About
Supporting economic development across NSW regionsRegional Development Australia (RDA) Sydney is part of a national network of Committees made up of local leaders who work with all levels of government, business, and community groups to support the economic development of their regions.
RDA Sydney supports the NSW statewide RDA network to grow strong and confident regional economies that harness competitive advantages, seize economic opportunities, and attract investment.
We do this by working with city-based stakeholders and the NSW RDA network to identify and support economic development opportunities for the regions.
Our Strategic Priorities
Promote and advocate NSW statewide regional economic development opportunities
Develop and maintain capital city stakeholder relationships that advance regional growth and create connections for NSW RDAs and their stakeholder communities
Provide government and business with local intelligence on the NSW regions to better inform decision making


Our Vision
Sustainable economic prosperity across all NSW regions.
Our Mission
Support the NSW RDA network to advocate and influence capital city decision makers on investment and regional policy opportunities.
Using strong evidence-based analysis, promote the economic and livability opportunities presented by the NSW regions to Business, Government, Education, Workforce and Community.
Our Team

Therese O'Dwyer

Mark Wigley

Julie McAlpin

Erin Press
Regional Development Australia Charter
Strong, Confident & Vibrant Regions
Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a national network of Committees made up of local leaders who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support the economic development of their regions.
RDA Committees have an active and facilitative role in their communities with a clear focus on growing strong and confident regional economies that harness their competitive advantages, seize economic opportunities and attract investment.
Collaborating with other RDA Committees, all levels of government, and the private sector, RDA Committees will:
- Facilitate regional economic development outcomes, investment, local procurement and jobs.
- Promote greater regional awareness of and engagement with Australian Government policies, grant programs and research.
- Improve Commonwealth regional policy making by providing intelligence and evidence-based advice to the Australian Government on regional development issues.
- Co-ordinate the development of a strategic regional plan or work with suitable existing regional plans that will align with the Commonwealth’s regional priorities.