RDA Murray - A Regional Certifying Body
Skill and labour shortages are an ongoing challenge for regional Australia. RDA
Murray is accredited by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) as
a Regional Certifying Body (RCB). In its role as an RCB, RDA Murray addresses
these issues by providing regional sponsorship to applicants under the Skilled
Regional (Sponsored) Visa (Subclass 475/487).
In 2009/2010, RDA Murray received 430 applications under the General Skill
Migration program and 14 applications for the Regional Skilled Migration Scheme.
There have been a diverse range of skills sets in these applications such as:
- Medical administrators
- Registered nurses
- Architects
- Civil engineers
- Audiologists
Applicants are requested to supply the following to obtain regional sponsorship
under Skilled Regional (Sponsored) Visa (Subclass 475/487):
- Completed RCB 475 or 487 Form
- Resumé
- Certified copy of passport
- Certified copy of skills assessment
- Certified copy of international English language test results
- Certified copy of work references (minimum 12 months paid employment work experience)
- Certified copy of Australia qualifications/certificates (for subclass 487)
Applicants need to allow up to six weeks for the process and there is a
certification fee of $550.00 (inclusive of GST).
RDA Murray understands local industry and provides a unique regional service to
employers in the Murray region. RDA Murray is also authorized to provider
certification under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme. RDA Murray assists
employers wishing to employ a skilled person from on-shore or off-shore and
directs them to the correct information available to undertake this application.
Please
click here for more information about this
process or contact RDA Murray.
NSW Youth Program
Tourism NSW has developed a youth marketing program, in consultation with the Backpackers
Operators Association, featuring a range of activities that will run year-round in both the
domestic and international marketplace.
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New commissioner to give border communities a fair go
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services Andrew Stoner has today announced
the appointment of Steve Toms as the State’s first Cross Border Commissioner.
Mr TomMr Toms has wide experience dealing with issues affecting rural and regional communities as a Land Manager
working for NSW Parks and Wildlife Service and Forests NSW, and as a Councillor and Mayor for the Glen
Innes Severn Council.
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The Clean Technology Investment Programs
The Gillard Government today launched $1 billion in funding for manufacturers to improve energy efficiency
and reduce pollution.
The Clean Technology Investment Programs will provide grants to help manufacturers buy new plant and equipment
which cuts their energy costs or reduces carbon pollution.
The Industry and Innovation Minister, Greg Combet, launched the $800 million Clean Technology Investment Program
and the $200 million Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program – part of the Government’s Clean
Energy Future package.
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Farmers Direct Market
We see Farmers Direct Market as helping to bridge the divide between City and Country, to showcase
what is grown and produced in regional NSW. Last year at the Country & Regional Living Expo – 9,000
people attended and “Walked NSW in a Day!”. Why not show Sydneysiders just how good things taste when
they are Farm Fresh!
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Women in Farming Event 2012
Celebrating the various roles and
contribution of women in farming.
Click here to download the flyer.
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Register now for the Indigenous Forces at Work Conference March 21-23, 2012
The Indigenous Forces at Work Conference 2012 at the Crown Plaza Alice Springs is designed to:
- Provide concrete examples and case studies of current experience, activities and
challenges in advancing Indigenous learning, employment and well-being;
- Give you time to bring and share your experience, activities and challenges in
advancing Indigenous learning, employment and well-being;
- Explore Indigenous enterprise, microenterprise and social enterprise through case
studies and the work of enterprise developers; and
- Take time to hear from a range of Indigenous storytellers talking about the impact
of Indigenous policy and programs on their journeys through learning, employment and life.
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Indigenous Heritage Program
The Indigenous Heritage Program (IHP) is an ongoing competitive annual grants program which provides $3.645 million to support the identification, conservation, and promotion of heritage places important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Fairfax Elders Photo Competition Launches
They say a picture speaks a thousand words. With so much to see and do around the farm, we're
asking you to put this theory to the test. The Fairfax Elders Photo Competition opened on New
Year's Day and we've already had a swag of great entries. Get snapping for your chance to win
some great prizes! Click here see some of our favourite entries so far and learn more about
the competition.
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Wage Connect — Fact Sheet
Wage Connect is an Australian Government initiative to help people who are very long-term
unemployed transition to sustainable, ongoing paid employment. It is a new wage subsidy
that was announced as part of the Government’s Building Australia’s Future Workforce package.
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Carbon Farming Futures
The Australian Government’s Securing a Clean Energy Future plan, released in July 2011, has been developed by the
Australian Government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to an acceptable level and drive investment in renewable
energy. The Plan contains four elements – carbon price, innovation in renewable energy, energy efficiency and action
on the land (Land Sector Package).
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Regional Plan 2010 - 1015 |
RDA Murray‟s Regional Plan will highlight its strategies over a five year period
and will capture the challenges, opportunities and key priorities for the Murray
region.
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Funding Calls
for Smart Energy Use
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The Gillard Government today opened a package of energy efficiency programs designed to drive smarter
energy use in business, local government, households and communities for a clean energy future.
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Scenario Planning
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Existing situation analysis final report
[PDF]
RDA industry and market assessment
[PDF]
Scenario planning review paper
[PDF]
RDA opportunities assessment
[PDF]
RDA business cases
[PDF]
RDA Delivery strategy final
[PDF]
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RDA Murray on Facebook
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Strengthening Regional Development in the Murray |
Regional Development Australia (RDA) NSW is set to benefit from new appointments
to each of its committees.
The appointments of nine new members to RDA Murray were announced today by Regional
Australia Minister, Simon Crean and NSW Deputy Premier, Andrew Stoner.
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Tourism Quality Projects |
Do youDo you have an idea for a project that will refresh, upgrade or develop an Australian tourism
product or service? Dollar-for-dollar matched funding of up to $100,000 (GST excl) is available
to help turn your dream into a reality.
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My Region
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Media Releases |
- Household assistance scheme now open
- Christmas Mosquito Warning
- National Awards for Local Government Excellence
- Interview with ABC Goulburn Murray Mornings
- Building economic diversification in the Murray-Darling Basin
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Peter Westblade Scholarship
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A new and exciting Scholarship has been designed and developed for up and coming young
people interested in a career in the sheep industry. The Peter Westblade Scholarship
will provide cash and in-kind support of up to $10,000.
Click here to read media release
Click here to download application form
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Indigenous Youth Careers Pathway Program |
The Indigenous Youth Careers Pathway Program (IYCP) is federally funded program
that is being rolled out in your community in 2012.
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Regional Relocation Grant |
The Regional Relocation (Home Buyers Grant) Act 2011 will operate for four years,
commencing 1 July 2011. The scheme will provide applicants with a one-off payment
of $7,000 to assist them with the cost of relocating from their metropolitan home
to a regional home.
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Securing a clean energy future |
The Australian Government has been advised by scientists that the world’s climate is changing and
that there will be adverse effects on our nation if the trend of rising temperatures continues.
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- Company Directors Course
[PDF]
- Yanco Networking Evening
[PDF]
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