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Digi-advantage program extended!

With additional funding from NSW Trade and Investment, RDA-NR is able to offer more subsidised placements to help small businesses get a leg-up in the digital economy. More...

Regional Social Profile

On Friday 24 May, NOROC President Cr Jenny Dowell launched the Northern Rivers Social Profile - a collection of current data for the region about health, wealth, education and employment, transport and well-being, as part of the Regional Social Plan project. the profile will be of use to those who are advocating for more funds or resources on social issues and provide a baseline for future social projects

Read more and download the profile HERE

Bioenergy Scoping Study

(Published 6 May 2013) This study was commissioned by Sustain Northern Rivers from the Institute of Sustainable Futures (UTS) and managed by RDA-NR. Click here to read more and download the full report.

Digi-Advantage program

May 2013: Our digital consultants are now in training... but we are seeking more businesses who want to improve their online capacity and receive a $250 rebate from RDA ... check it out here

Northern Rivers Regional Plan 2011-2020

The Northern Rivers Regional Plan is a vision and strategy for the future of our region and is the result of extensive community consultation.

Click HERE to read more and download a copy

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profile on the MyRegion website

Other recent stories ...

April 2013: Contribute to a new Social Plan for the region.
Our Region, Our Communities, Our Future is a joint project between RDA-NR and the Northern Rivers Social Development Council. Public submissions are now invited from individuals, groups and organisations to assist in the development of the plan.. read more

Feb 2013: Help create the Digital Economy Strategy for the Northern Rivers!
Public consultations will be held next week (25 Feb-1 March) in Grafton, Casino, Ballina, Lismore and Murwillumbah for representatives from industry and the general public to come and learn more about the potetential benefits and challenges of the fdigital economy and contribute to creating our regional strategy For more info and to register, visit http://digitalnorthernrivers.com.au/

Regional Development Australia -
Northern Rivers

Who we are

Regional Development Australia – Northern Rivers (RDA-NR) is a non-profit, community-based organisation. It is part of a nationwide network of 55 regional bodies that provide a conduit between governments and communities.

The Committee, comprising 11 members appointed by the Australian and New South Wales Governments, is supported by CEO Katrina Luckie and a small team of staff.

We are based in Lismore and we cover the Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Clarence Valley, Richmond Valley, Lismore and Kyogle Council areas of northern New South Wales that are defined by the Clarence, Richmond and Tweed Rivers.

Our vision is to connect the Northern Rivers to opportunities through sustainable partnerships focusing on community, environment and the economy.

Click here to find out more about us.

Last Modified: 19/6/2013