RDA Gold Coast

RDA Gold Coast Local people creating local opportunities
Regional investment, innovation, equity, sustainable growth

The Australian Government has established 55 community-based RDA Committees around Australia, including one at the Gold Coast, each made up of committed local leaders with a strong grass roots understanding of their regions. RDA Committees work with their communities to identify challenges, opportunities and priorities for action. They are local people developing local solutions to local issues.

🌏 Free investment readiness program opens for Gold Coast businesses🌏Trade and Investment Queensland's Investment Ready Q...
07/09/2026

🌏 Free investment readiness program opens for Gold Coast businesses🌏

Trade and Investment Queensland's Investment Ready Queensland program, commencing in early September 2026, will provide practical guidance for businesses exploring investment opportunities from domestic or international sources.

The free program is open to Queensland businesses of all sizes and is designed to help participants build the capability to navigate the investment journey with clarity and confidence.

Across three practical sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into what investors look for, how investment transactions work and what it takes to build credibility and confidence when seeking capital. ✍️💰

Module Date Details:
Module 1: Wednesday 9 September, 9.00am – 1.00pm
Module 2: Wednesday 30 September, 9.00am – 1.00pm
Module 3: Wednesday 21 October, 9.00am – 1.00pm

Register for the first three Investment Ready Queensland modules➡️ https://www.tiq.qld.gov.au/exporter-academy/investment-ready-queensland-program

See the full suite of Queensland Exporter Academy courses here➡️ https://www.tiq.qld.gov.au/exporter-academy/resource-hub

03/09/2026

💡From Milestones to Transformation💡

This Flashback Friday, we're revisiting Chapter 4 of RDA Gold Coast's special four-part Sustainability Spotlight Eco-Series.

Check out the last chapter here➡️ https://sustainablegoldcoast.org.au/sustainability-spotlight-neumann-steel/chapter-4

In the final episode of our Sustainability Spotlight series, RDA Gold Coast CEO Estella Rodighiero speaks with Filipe Santoni, Neumann Steel’s Environment & Sustainability Specialist, for a powerful wrap-up.

From major milestones to industry impact, discover how Neumann Steel is setting the benchmark and proving that environmental responsibility isn’t just achievable – its transformative.

👏 Special thanks to Dan Bowers from Bowerbird Media Group for creating the reel!

27/08/2026

🌱Is Your Team on Board with Your Sustainability Journey?🌱

This Flashback Friday, we're revisiting Chapter 3 of RDA Gold Coast's special four-part Sustainability Spotlight Eco-Series.

Check out the third chapter here➡️ https://sustainablegoldcoast.org.au/sustainability-spotlight-neumann-steel/chapter-3

Employee buy-in is crucial to the success of any sustainability initiative. In this episode, RDA Gold Coast CEO Estella Rodighiero interviews Tineke O’Mahony from Neumann Steel's HR Team, to unpack the practical steps the company took to get their team fully on board with an ambitious sustainability agenda.

If your business is navigating its own sustainability journey, this conversation offers valuable insights on how to keep your staff informed, engaged and inspired.

👏 Special thanks to Dan Bowers from Bowerbird Media Group for creating the reel!

⏰ Just one day left to save on NEDC26!⏰Early Bird registration for Economic Development Australia's National Economic De...
27/08/2026

⏰ Just one day left to save on NEDC26!⏰

Early Bird registration for Economic Development Australia's National Economic Development Conference (NEDC26) closes Friday, 28 August, 5.00pm AEST.

Taking place in Hobart, Nipaluna from 13–15 October, NEDC26 will bring together economic development professionals from across Australia for three days of practical insights, real-world case studies, fresh perspectives and valuable connections, exploring the theme Place to Prosperity: Innovation, Transition and Investment Attraction.

Register➡️ https://edaconference.com.au/

📢The RDA Stakeholder Survey is now open!AusGov Infrastructure is seeking feedback from our stakeholders to better unders...
26/08/2026

📢The RDA Stakeholder Survey is now open!

AusGov Infrastructure is seeking feedback from our stakeholders to better understand how effectively RDAs engage across the national network and with community, business and government stakeholders.

Your insights are important in helping us understand the impact and effectiveness of stakeholder engagement and identify opportunities to strengthen relationships and collaboration across the RDA network.

The survey should take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete, and all feedback will contribute to informing future engagement activities.

📝The survey will closes on Monday, 21 September 2026, 4.00pm (AEST).

Survey link➡️ https://artdconsultants.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a4eVZ2XH8PcvxpI

25/08/2026

"𝙏𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙮 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙜𝙤, 𝙬𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙥 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝. 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙬𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩."

LATEST PODCAST: The Gold Coast craft brewery that changed the game and has stood the test of time – Interview with Peta Fielding, CEO and Director of Burleigh Brewing Company

FULL Episode on our Website➡️ https://rdagoldcoast.org.au/podcast/peta-fielding-burleigh-brewing-company-the-gold-coast-craft-brewery-that-changed-the-game-and-has-stood-the-test-of-time

Twenty years ago, Peta Fielding and her husband Brennan took an extraordinary leap of faith: they left secure careers, backed an idea that barely existed in Australia and set out to change the way the Gold Coast thought about b**r.

Back then, b**r was dominated by the big brewers, and choosing a b**r was a bit like choosing your football team — if Dad drank Fosters, chances were you did too. There was little appetite for independent b**r, and no established playbook for what Peta and Brennan were trying to build.

Two decades, more than 30 world gold medals and a much bigger brewery later, the Burleigh Brewing Company has become far more than a successful business. From its early community Brewhouse Bashes to its commitment to local people and partnerships, the company has embedded itself in the life of the city, and the hearts of its residents.

In this episode, Peta shares the risks and rewards, the twists and turns, and, most importantly, the deep sense of community belonging behind one of our truly iconic and beloved Gold Coast businesses.

👏A special shout out to Dan Bowers from Bowerbird Media Group for editing the teaser.

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Want to ensure smooth contract delivery to help win ongoing business?Growing Queensland is hosting an Effective Contract...
25/08/2026

Want to ensure smooth contract delivery to help win ongoing business?

Growing Queensland is hosting an Effective Contract Delivery webinar to help businesses strengthen their contract management practices and avoid common pitfalls.

During the webinar, you’ll learn how to:
✍️Conduct the critical contract checks you need to make before signing
✍️Implement processes to monitor and track contract delivery performance
✍️Avoid common mistakes that can impact successful contract delivery

Webinar Details:
📆Wednesday, 2 September 2026
🕙10.00am – 11.30am
💰$25.00

🎟️Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/effective-contract-delivery-webinar-tickets-1763172479349?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

20/08/2026

What happens when a leading Gold Coast steel manufacturer turns environmental challenges into opportunities for change?

This Flashback Friday, we're revisiting Chapter 2 of RDA Gold Coast's special four-part Sustainability Spotlight Eco-Series.

Check out the second chapter here➡️ https://sustainablegoldcoast.org.au/sustainability-spotlight-neumann-steel/chapter-2

Embarking on the path towards sustainability wasn't a straightforward journey for Neumann Steel. Like many businesses in the industry, the company faced significant challenges in aligning its operations with the growing body of environmental policies and best practices.

But these early challenges became an important foundation for building the robust sustainability framework Neumann Steel has today. 🌱🛠️

In this chapter, RDA Gold Coast CEO, Estella Rodighiero, and Neumann Steel's, Shaun Stevens, explore the challenges the company encountered, the partnerships that played a crucial role in guiding them, and the key strategies that helped Neumann Steel navigate the complexities of environmental compliance.

👏 Special thanks to Dan Bowers from Bowerbird Media Group for creating the reel!

🌟Do you know an exceptional woman whose contribution deserves to be recognised?🌟Nominations are now open for the 2026 Go...
19/08/2026

🌟Do you know an exceptional woman whose contribution deserves to be recognised?🌟

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Gold Coast Women in Business Awards, celebrating outstanding women across 13 award categories spanning business, industry, innovation, research, community leadership, arts, culture, social enterprise, and young achievement. 👩‍💼🏆

These awards acknowledge the vision, courage, leadership, and impact of women who are driving progress and creating lasting change across our community.

If you know an exceptional woman making a meaningful contribution to our community, we encourage you to nominate her today.

To request a 2026 nomination pack, email➡️ [email protected]

Help shine a light on the incredible women making a difference across the Gold Coast. ❤️

💫Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Leaders💫On Tuesday, RDA Gold Coast CEO, Estella Rodighiero, was a panellist on t...
13/08/2026

💫Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Leaders💫

On Tuesday, RDA Gold Coast CEO, Estella Rodighiero, was a panellist on the ‘Queensland Leading Women’ panel at the 2026 Empowering Young Women Leadership Masterclass at Southern Cross University.

Bringing together 50 Year 10 and 11 students and eight teachers from Gold Coast secondary schools, the masterclass was an inspiring day focused on confidence, resilience, decision making, personal branding, career pathways and creating opportunities.👩‍💼📝

Estella joined a fantastic panel of accomplished women leaders to share experiences, practical advice and insights with the next generation of young women, encouraging students to recognise that leadership isn’t simply about holding a title.

It is about taking ownership of your choices, embracing opportunities and shaping your own future.

📸Thank you to Karen Philips for supplying the photos

Gold Coast Women in Business Awards

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