Regional Development Australia Goldfields Esperance

Regional Development Australia Goldfields Esperance Regional Development Australia is national network of committees funded by the Australian Government

Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a national network of committees made up of local leaders who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support the economic development of their regions. RDA Committees have an active and facilitative role in their communities and a clear focus on growing strong and confident regional economies that harness their competitive advan

tages, seize on opportunity and attract investment. RDA Goldfields Esperance is one of 53 committees representing regional areas across Australia. RDA Goldfields Esperance is funded by the Australian Government and administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications. The current Charter for Regional Development Australia was released in July 2023 and outlines a new direction for RDA's across Australia. It can be viewed here: https://www.rdage.com.au/uploaded/files/client_added/About_Us/2023-RDA-Charter.pdf.

Know an emerging leader in the Goldfields Esperance region?As a proud sponsor of the KBCCI Women's Leadership Forum on 1...
05/06/2026

Know an emerging leader in the Goldfields Esperance region?

As a proud sponsor of the KBCCI Women's Leadership Forum on 10 July in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, RDA Goldfields Esperance is offering a limited number of sponsored tickets to women from across our region.

We know there are talented women making a difference in our communities who would benefit from the opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired through this event.

We encourage nominations for women who are early in their career, returning to the workforce, growing a business, volunteering in their community, or stepping into leadership for the first time. If someone comes to mind, we'd love to hear about them!

Leadership comes in many forms. This opportunity is designed to support women who are ready to grow, contribute, and make an impact in their workplace, business, or community.

To nominate someone, please email the following to: [email protected]

- Nominee name
- Organisation/workplace (if applicable)
- Contact details
- Town/community
- A short statement (up to 100 words) outlining why you are nominating them and how they would benefit from attending

đź“… Nominations close Friday 26 June.
Successful nominees will be notified shortly after nominations close.

Help us recognise and support the next generation of regional leaders, submit your nomination today!

Are you Western Australia’s (WA) next Exporter of the Year? 🌏Applications are still open for the WA Export Awards 2026, ...
05/06/2026

Are you Western Australia’s (WA) next Exporter of the Year? 🌏

Applications are still open for the WA Export Awards 2026, managed by Invest and Trade Western Australia.. This could be your time to shine! 🌟

The WA Export Awards recognise the confidence, capability and energy of local businesses that continue to succeed in international markets.

If your WA‑based business ships products overseas, delivers services across borders, or licenses creative content around the world, then this is for you.

In 2026, the program will recognise local exporters across 13 categories:

🌾 Agribusiness, Food and Beverages
🖼️ Creative, Lifestyle and Design
🤖 Digital and Smart Technologies
🌟 Emerging Exporter
🌟 First Nations Exporter
🎓 International Education and Training
🩺 International Health
🏗️ Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
đź’» Professional Services
🌟 Regional Exporter
🔋 Resources and Energy
đź’Ľ Small Business
🌱 Sustainability and Green Economy

Winners from each category will go on to represent WA at the Australian Export Awards, showcasing the State’s export excellence on the national stage.

The 2026 program will conclude with a Gala Dinner, celebrating outstanding WA exporters across all 13 categories and announcing the WA Exporter of the Year.

Applications close on Friday 12 June 2026.

To learn more or apply now, visit https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-energy-and-economic-diversification/western-australian-export-awards

RDA Goldfields Esperance is pleased to provide access to GrantGuru, a free platform designed to help businesses, communi...
04/06/2026

RDA Goldfields Esperance is pleased to provide access to GrantGuru, a free platform designed to help businesses, community organisations, local governments, consultants, and regional stakeholders identify funding opportunities aligned with their projects and priorities.

Funding opportunities exist across a wide range of sectors, supporting initiatives including:

- Business growth and innovation
- Community and regional development
- Infrastructure and sustainability projects
- Workforce development and training

By bringing together thousands of grants from federal, state, regional and philanthropic sources into one place, GrantGuru helps simplify the search process and save valuable time.

If funding is part of your plans this year, explore what opportunities may be available for your organisation.

👉 Start exploring today:
https://grantguru.com/au/rdage

Did you know there’s a free webinar series designed specifically for regional communities?Economic Development Australia...
03/06/2026

Did you know there’s a free webinar series designed specifically for regional communities?

Economic Development Australia and the SEGRA Foundation are delivering a Regional Webinar Series covering topics such as economic development, entrepreneurship, community growth, and business retention.

A valuable opportunity for regional stakeholders, local governments, and community leaders.

👉 Register your interest:
https://www.edaustralia.com.au/forms/regional-webinar-series

Did you miss the latest Lead Local workshop series session? Don’t worry! the next workshop is happening on Friday 19 Jun...
02/06/2026

Did you miss the latest Lead Local workshop series session?

Don’t worry! the next workshop is happening on Friday 19 June, and it’s the last session of this financial year to help set your business up for the next successfully.

Join **Culture as a Business Lever** and explore how workplace culture can influence leadership, engagement, and business performance.

đź“… Friday 19 June
⏰ 11:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Kalgoorlie-Boulder Business Development Centre
🎟 Free

Ready to talk culture?
👉 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/lead-local-culture-as-a-business-lever

Building strong projects starts with identifying the right funding opportunities, not just applying for every grant avai...
01/06/2026

Building strong projects starts with identifying the right funding opportunities, not just applying for every grant available.

That’s why RDA Goldfields Esperance is pleased to support access to GrantGuru, a free platform designed to help local businesses, community organisations and regional stakeholders more easily identify funding opportunities aligned to their goals and projects.

By bringing together thousands of grants from different sources into one place, GrantGuru helps simplify the search process and supports a more strategic approach to funding.

Supporting regional capability, improving access to opportunities, and helping communities navigate funding pathways are important parts of strengthening long-term outcomes across the Goldfields Esperance region.

Explore GrantGuru here: https://grantguru.com/au/rdage

What projects or initiatives is your organisation hoping to deliver this year?

Did you miss the latest Lead Local workshop series session? Don’t worry! the next workshop is happening on Friday 19 Jun...
29/05/2026

Did you miss the latest Lead Local workshop series session?

Don’t worry! the next workshop is happening on Friday 19 June, and it’s the last session of this financial year to help set your business up for the next successfully.

Join **Culture as a Business Lever** and explore how workplace culture can influence leadership, engagement, and business performance.

đź“… Friday 19 June
⏰ 11:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Kalgoorlie-Boulder Business Development Centre
🎟 Free

Ready to talk culture?

👉 Register now:
https://events.humanitix.com/lead-local-culture-as-a-business-lever

Have you checked your organisation’s compliance status recently?Community organisations across Western Australia are bei...
28/05/2026

Have you checked your organisation’s compliance status recently?

Community organisations across Western Australia are being encouraged to review their incorporated association compliance, with nearly 5,000 organisations currently at risk of deregistration for failing to provide information required under legislation.

Strong governance plays an important role in helping organisations remain sustainable, compliant, and well-positioned to continue supporting their communities.

Check if your organisation is listed:
https://www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/publications/list-overdue-annual-information-statement-ais

If your association appears on the list, visit Associations Online to:
- Register an account
- Lodge your Annual Information Statement
- Ensure your organisation remains compliant

Community organisations are a vital part of the Goldfields Esperance region, and maintaining good governance helps support their long-term impact across local communities.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder community groups, businesses and organisations: looking to unlock more funding opportunities?Join the...
27/05/2026

Kalgoorlie-Boulder community groups, businesses and organisations: looking to unlock more funding opportunities?

Join the upcoming Grant-Ready workshop for Business and Community and gain practical tools to help you approach grants with more confidence and clarity.

đź“… Tuesday 2 June
⏰ 5:15pm – 7:15pm
📍 Kalgoorlie-Boulder Business Development Centre

Delivered by Kate Mills, this practical session will explore how to better prepare for grant applications and strengthen your approach to funding opportunities.

Participants will also receive a walkthrough of GrantGuru, a free platform designed to simplify finding grants and save valuable time searching across multiple sources.

If you’re planning a community project, business initiative or future growth opportunity, this workshop is designed to help you get started.

👉 Register now:
https://events.humanitix.com/kalgoorlie-boulder-grant-ready-workshop

Did you know there’s a free webinar series designed specifically for small rural communities and regional economies?Econ...
27/05/2026

Did you know there’s a free webinar series designed specifically for small rural communities and regional economies?

Economic Development Australia and the SEGRA Foundation are delivering a Regional Webinar Series exploring practical approaches to strengthening economic development outcomes across regional Australia.

Topics include:
- Economic development in small towns
- Building entrepreneurial ecosystems
- Community development as economic development
- Business retention and expansion in regional areas

A valuable opportunity for local governments, regional organisations, community leaders and stakeholders looking to support sustainable regional growth.

👉 Register your interest here:
https://www.edaustralia.com.au/forms/regional-webinar-series

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