About Us

Regional Development Australia Charter

Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North are part of a national network whose main focus is to grow and strengthen Australia’s regions. There are currently 55 Regional Development Australia boards across Australia, which all have a focussed grass-roots understanding of their region.

Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North (RDAYMN) covers the local government districts of Barunga West, Clare and Gilbert Valleys, Copper Coast, Goyder, Mount Remarkable, Northern Areas, Orroroo Carrieton, Peterborough, Port Pirie, Wakefield and Yorke Peninsula.

As a not-for-profit organisation, the activities of the RDAYMN Board are funded by grants provided under contract by the Australian Government, South Australian Government and the Councils within the Yorke and Mid North region. The RDAYMN Board also bids for complementing grants for service delivery in related areas such as training and employment, infrastructure development and business advisory services.

What we do
RDAYMN Board members are local people developing local solutions to local issues. We build partnerships to develop strategies and deliver sustainable infrastructure and services to the region. We also work with other Regional Development Australia committees to identify cross-regional issues.

As the regional development voice of the communities in the Yorke and Mid North our Board:

• Consults and engages with communities
• Promotes and participates in regional programs and initiatives
• Provides information and advice to all levels of government
• Supports informed regional planning.

Our Vision
“Growing our region, shaping a positive future.”

RDAYMN will “Lead and facilitate regional development through partnerships with local communities, business and government.”

The ‘Six Pillars’
In order to achieve our Vision, we have identified the following structural ‘Six Pillars of Strength and Support’ that are essential to enhance our region’s development:

1. Economic Enhancement and Growth.
2. Infrastructure for the Future.
3. Growing a Vibrant Community with a Positive Future.
4. People Power: Developing Education, Knowledge and Skills.
5. Environmental Sustainability.
6. Regional Cohesion.