South West Development Commission
The South West Development Commission is a statutory authority of the Western Australian Government and key partner for RDA-South West. The two organisations share a common boundary and common goals, co-funding projects as well as being collaboratively involved with a number of other activities including the Bunbury-Jiaxing Business Office, tourism strategies and InvestSW, an investment attraction project.
Most important of all, SWDC and RDA-SW share a vision for the region's future in the form of regionally-based plans. Due for an update, priority settings established in the SW Blueprint inform the regional investment agenda.
Most important of all, SWDC and RDA-SW share a vision for the region's future in the form of regionally-based plans. Due for an update, priority settings established in the SW Blueprint inform the regional investment agenda.
Bunbury Geographe Economic Alliance
The Bunbury Geographe Economic Alliance (BGEA) is a partnership of six local governments and industry. Among its tasks is engagemnet with the Chiona Business Office and Bunbury Geographe Growth Plan, a roadmap for economic prosperity in the region.
Chief Executive Officer, Chris McNamara, can be contacted on ceo@bgea.com.au or 0498 040 133 or visit the website by clicking the logo.
Chief Executive Officer, Chris McNamara, can be contacted on ceo@bgea.com.au or 0498 040 133 or visit the website by clicking the logo.
Warren-Blackwood Alliance of Councils
The Warren Blackwood Alliance of Councils is a Voluntary Region of Councils (VROC) consisting of the shires of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Boyup Brook, Nannup and Manjimup. The role of the Alliance is to highlight and progress key strategic issues that have a regional impact and, in overall terms, to improve the quality of life for people in our region.
The Alliance acts as an advocacy group and by supporting or undertaking significant projects relating to promoting economic development and diversity and encouraging regional population growth.
Executive Officer Katie Drummond can be contacted via info@wbac.net.au or by mobile on 0409-112-529.
The Alliance acts as an advocacy group and by supporting or undertaking significant projects relating to promoting economic development and diversity and encouraging regional population growth.
Executive Officer Katie Drummond can be contacted via info@wbac.net.au or by mobile on 0409-112-529.
Australia's South West
Australia's South West is a Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) funded by Tourism WA and a member base of operators. ASW covers both the South West and Great Southern regions, taking an umbrella view over a number of Local Tourism Organisations (LTOs). It is Tourism Australia's task to encourage visitors to our country; Tourism WA's task to get them to Western Australian; the RTO's role to attract people to the broader region; LTOs to the sub-region; and, individual operators to encourage tourists through their doors. ASW's job is a vital link in the chain of a fully integrated tourism marketing strategy.
Chamber of Minerals and Energy
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME) is the peak resources sector representative body in Western Australia. It champions the resources sector and assists in achieving a vision to lead the world in sustainable practice.
CME is a persuasive industry voice, adding value to its members in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
SW Executive Officer Sharon Upston can be contacted via s.upston@cmewa.com
CME is a persuasive industry voice, adding value to its members in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
SW Executive Officer Sharon Upston can be contacted via s.upston@cmewa.com
South West Catchments Council
SWCC is the recognised regional natural resource management body for the South West. It receives regional funding from the Australian Government and the Government of Western Australia’s State NRM Program to better protect and restore our important environmental assets. SWCC works to improve biodiversity, protect our coastal environments, works with farmers to improve their sustainability practices and all while engaging the community to increase natural resource management skills. To get in touch email swcc@swccnrm.org.au or visit the website by clicking the logo.