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RDA Murray will have 5 key strategic roles which, collectively, ensure that they
achieve the outcomes required by governments.
1. Consultation and Engagement with the Community
A core role for RDA Murray is to be a conduit between government and regional
communities, facilitated through effective consultation and community
engagement.
RDA Murray will have extensive networks within their regions, including strong
linkages with government and regional organisations.
They are expected to draw and build upon their regional networks, local
knowledge and expertise.
RDA Murray will work with local communities to identify issues and
opportunities, develop solutions and articulate priorities.
They are expected to initiate and participate in regional consultations and
strategic planning on a range of issues, such as infrastructure,
telecommunications, housing, health and ageing, education, skills development
and high speed broadband.
Effective engagement also requires providing communities with feedback about the
outcomes of consultations to which they have contributed.
As a conduit of information, RDA Murray will provide input to government on key
issues, priorities and gaps in support.
RDA Murray will also identify and advise on opportunities to reduce duplication
and streamline the delivery of programs, particularly those offered by the three
levels of government to address a single issue or community group.
They are a mechanism for governments to tap into diverse perspectives and
potential solutions, which will improve the quality of decisions.
RDA Murray will engage within the region including, for example, with local
government, business, non profit organisations, Local Employment Co-ordinators,
agriculture, health and education institutions, women, young people and
students, Indigenous Australians, and people from a variety of cultural
backgrounds.
When engaging regional communities, RDA Murray will organise events that are
easy for the target audience to attend and recognise the different preferences
for engagement and communication across the community.
2. Informed Regional planning
Regional plans describe the region, its strengths and weaknesses, and a
long-term vision for development.
They will be informed by an understanding of government policies and
initiatives, and the ways in which communities can engage with them. .
They are a contributor to the identification of regional goals and initiatives.
RDA Murray will be actively involved in regional planning.
Many government and non-government organisations in regional Australia have
their own regional plan, which can be an area of duplication.
RDA Murray can facilitate a closer alignment between all levels of government,
as well as between government and stakeholders, minimising this duplication and
developing a consistent and comprehensive regional plan.
RDA Murray is expected to work closely with stakeholders to facilitate a
coordinated approach to regional planning and development activities in their
region.
RDA Murray is also expected to foster a coordinated and inclusive approach to
regional development.
3. Whole-of-Government Activities
Whole-of-government refers to the Australian Government, New South Wales
government and local government.
The whole-of-government policy approach is based on collaboration, regional
needs, flexibility, accountability and leadership. .
RDA Murray has a critical role in supporting this.
RDA Murray can be a first point of contact for information about Australian
Government programs, services and initiatives and the source of consistent,
reliable information from governments.
They will refer individuals or businesses to an appropriate source of
information or advice, such as an agency or website.
As a first point of contact for Australian Government agencies wanting to
consult in a region, RDA Murray will draw on their local knowledge to provide
advice about stakeholders, issues and opportunities, recent consultations held
and the outcomes, and other relevant government issues, initiatives and
activities.
4. Promotion of Government Programs
RDA Murray is expected to promote Australian, New South Wales and local
government programs and initiatives to regional stakeholders using a range of
activities, such as information forums, emails and newsletters.
This role will also involve RDA Murray providing input to governments on the
regional impact of their policy agenda. .
RDA Murray should provide information and advice to their communities about ways
in which they can engage with government programs, policies and initiatives.
RDA Murray may work closely with stakeholders to develop applications for
programs. This may include:
- bringing stakeholders with the same interests together ; and
- conducting grant-writing workshops.
5. Community and Economic Development
RDA Murray will participate in community development activities to increase the
capacity of the region to meet the needs of its members. Community development
also improves the capacity of the region to identify priorities, develop
resilience and access the resources needed for sustainable social and economic
development and environmental management.
RDA Murray is expected to promote economic and employment growth and contribute
to business development and investment attraction. They should also assist the
region to broaden its industry base and develop new products or markets,
including export markets. Job creation and economic sustainability will be
outcomes of this work. k.
A prosperous region is more able to support its community through the provision
of jobs and services.
Social issues should also be a focus of RDA Murray. Social inclusion activities
focus on programs for disadvantaged groups and facilitate social interaction,
provide financial support, improve housing conditions, improve access to
services, improve access to education and help unemployed people find jobs. RDA
Murray will have a particular focus on "closing the gap" for Indigenous
Australians.
Another focus in relation to economic development should be sustainability. This
may include identifying environmental and climate change issues, identifying
linkages between existing Australian and New South Wales government programs and
initiatives, and developing strategies to bring together competing interests in
the context of scarce resources.
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