Partnerships

Partnerships between regional communities, businesses, and all tiers of government must evolve for the state to flourish.

By working closely with regional organisations, committees and councils, PIRSA helps to:

  • identify project opportunities and initiatives
  • guide government grant funding processes
  • inform government policy development and decision-making
  • promote economic and social outcomes in regions.

We are the first point of contact for regional job creation, investment attraction, and improved energy and water infrastructure.

Government of South Australia

The State Government is a major contributor to regional development. It has responsibility for a wide range of policy areas, some of which are shared with the Australian Government.

The Government of South Australia provides regional services in key areas such as:

  • health
  • education
  • housing
  • courts
  • law enforcement.

Services are either provided directly or funnelled through local government and non-government organisations.

The State Government helps regional organisations plan and leverage funding from the Australian Government. This investment in regions includes:

  • regional mobile connectivity
  • priorities identified by Regional Development Australia committees and their local communities.

Visit www.sa.gov.au for more information.

Aboriginal Partnership Unit

The Aboriginal Partnerships Unit (APU) is a dedicated, central point of contact providing leadership and strategic advice on Aboriginal engagement across PIRSA.

Local Government

Local councils, as elected representatives of local communities, are well placed to partner with the State Government. They help with the development of regional plans and formal regional development policy.

Visit Local Government Association of South Australia for more information.

Australian Government

The Australian Government has primary responsibility for developing policy in areas that affect the nation. This includes overarching sectors, such as:

  • education
  • health
  • taxation
  • social security
  • communication
  • external affairs and trade
  • citizenship and immigration.

Visit Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications for more information.

Regional Development Australia

Regional Development Australia (RDA) is an Australian Government initiative, established throughout the state during 2009-10.  RDAs engage with regional communities, with a key focus on economic development.

There are 8 South Australian RDA bodies, broadly aligned to the State Government regional boundaries. This includes 1 in metropolitan Adelaide, and 7 in regional SA:

View a map of the South Australian regions (as defined by RDA).

The 7 regional RDAs are funded through a tripartite arrangement between Australian, state and local governments. Under this, the South Australian Government is committed to $3 million per annum until 2021-2022.

RDAs are established as incorporated bodies pursuant to the Associations Incorporation Act 1985.

For more information visit Regional Development South Australia.

Primary Producers SA

The Primary Producers SA (PPSA) council joins together the 6 sectors of primary production in South Australia. This industry group presents a united lobbying voice to government.

Members include an independent chairman, and councillors nominated by:

  • SA Dairy Farmers Association
  • Grain Producers SA
  • Horticulture Coalition of SA
  • Wine Grape Growers Council of SA
  • Livestock SA
  • Pork SA.
Page last reviewed: 24 Nov 2022

 


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