RDA Orana is an incorporated not-for-profit association led by a regional Board of industry and government representative supporting economic development across the Orana region. We achieve this by engaging with our business community, building partnerships and working with all governments and agencies to respond to local priorities and needs.

Our region is the largest and most diverse region in the State, covering an area of 25% of NSW. It serves a population of more than 123,000. Our region extends from Mudgee in the east to Bourke in the west. It comprises the local government areas of Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Coonamble, Dubbo Region, Gilgandra, Mid-Western Region, Narromine, Walgett, Warren and Warrumbungle.

We are the only organisation in the region that has a helicopter view of the entire region, looking across all industries and all local government areas. Our purpose is to support the development of the Orana Region by anticipating and communicating about change, facilitating industry collaboration, encouraging public and private investment and supporting cooperation between all stakeholders.
Our priorities include workforce development, a low-emissions future and the provision of regional intelligence for informed decision-making. We often provide evidence-based advocacy on behalf of the region, on key issues. We deliver migration services to the region, focusing on skilled visa pathways, including through the Orana Designated Area Migration Agreement.
We also provide fee-for-service research and grant writing to our regional stakeholders.

Our Purpose

To support the development of the Orana Region by facilitating industry collaboration, encouraging public and private investment and supporting cooperation between all stakeholders.

Our Vision

A regional powerhouse recognised for production, value-adding, linkages and entrepreneurship.

Our Mission

Provision of regional intelligence to:

  1. Create connections and growth
  2. Grow industry and infrastructure investment
  3. Grow our workforce

Our Charter

Regional Development Australia Orana is part of a national network of 52 committees of local leaders who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support the development of their regions.

In NSW our core funding comes from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications through the Regional Development Australia program. In October 2020, RDAs received a commitment of continued funding from the Commonwealth (to 30 June 2025).

To find out more about the RDA program visit: https://www.rda.gov.au/


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