{"id":1908,"date":"2015-03-26T22:54:04","date_gmt":"2015-03-26T22:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/darrenchester.com.au\/2015\/03\/26\/local-leaders-in-gippsland-invited-to-join-regional-development-australia-committees\/"},"modified":"2015-03-26T22:54:04","modified_gmt":"2015-03-26T22:54:04","slug":"local-leaders-in-gippsland-invited-to-join-regional-development-australia-committees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/darrenchester.com.au\/local-leaders-in-gippsland-invited-to-join-regional-development-australia-committees\/","title":{"rendered":"LOCAL LEADERS IN GIPPSLAND INVITED TO JOIN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA COMMITTEES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>March 27, 2015<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Expressions of Interest are being sought from business and community leaders to join the Regional Development Australia (RDA) committee in Gippsland.<\/p>\n<p>Federal Member for Gippsland said that RDA committees are part of a national network, made up of local leaders who assist in the economic development of their region, volunteering their time and energy to develop solutions to local issues.<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <br \/>\u201cExpressions of Interest are being sought from community minded individuals to join RDA as advocates who can make a difference to their region,\u201d Mr Chester said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need people with skills, experience and knowledge to strengthen networks with the business community, education sector, local industry, and all levels of government, to help drive regional economic development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRDA committees provide advice on critical issues affecting economic development in their region and enhance local awareness of Australian Government programmes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr Chester said RDA Chairs, Deputy Chairs and Committee Members contribute to regional plans that focus on increasing investment, improving infrastructure and boosting business activity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRDA committees also help community stakeholders develop project proposals and provide advice on appropriate public and\/or private funding sources, including the Australian Government\u2019s $1 billion National Stronger Regions Fund,\u201d Mr Chester said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCommittee members use their skills and experience to strengthen the economic prosperity of their region by working as a team on projects that lift productivity and support jobs growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople with commitment, strong leadership skills and a vision for Gippsland are encouraged to submit an Expressions of Interest by Tuesday, April 7 2015.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Existing RDA Gippsland positions become vacant June 30, 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Further information, including an Expression of Interest form and information booklet, can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rda.gov.au\">www.rda.gov.au<\/a> or by contacting 1800 505 938 (Mon\u2013Fri 9am-5pm AEDST) or email <a href=\"mailto:rdaeoi@infrastructure.gov.au\">rdaeoi@infrastructure.gov.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><em>March 27, 2015<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Expressions of Interest are being sought from business and community leaders to join the Regional Development Australia (RDA) committee in Gippsland.<\/p>\n<p>Federal Member for Gippsland said that RDA committees are part of a national network, made up of local leaders who assist in the economic development of their region, volunteering their time and energy to develop solutions to local issues.<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <br \/>\u201cExpressions of Interest are being sought from community minded individuals to join RDA as advocates who can make a difference to their region,\u201d Mr Chester 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