Our Partners

We partner with all levels of government, business and community groups to identify economic opportunities, leverage investment into our region, connect markets and investors with industry, and more.

Commonwealth Government

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts

State Government

Department of Employment, Small Business and Training

Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

Local government

Fraser Coast Regional Council

Bundaberg Regional Council

Gympie Regional Council

North Burnett Regional Council

South Burnett Regional Council

Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council

Projects

Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program

Developed by the Rural Economies Centre of Excellence and RDAWBB in collaboration with the Burnett and Mary regions, the co-designed plans draw on local insights to guide tailored resilience activities. RDAWBB oversees implementation and seeks funding to help communities prepare for drought and build long-term regional resilience.

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Jobs Fraser Coast

Jobs Fraser Coast engages with local industry groups, training providers, local and major employers, and Council to identify key areas of development, including training, skills and workforce needs.

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Jobs Bundaberg

Jobs Bundaberg supports the growth and development of a strong, capable and skilled workforce and collaborates with local business to build regional resilience and strengthen the local economy.

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Fraser Coast Career Pathways Program

The Fraser Coast Career Pathways Program (FCCPP), is dedicated to supporting students take the next step from school into a career or further education and training. The project is funded and supported by the Queensland Government.

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Gympie Career Pathways Program

The Gympie Career Pathways Program (GCPP), recognizes that everyone's journey is different. It is dedicated to supporting students in taking the next step from school into a career or further education and training. The project is funded and supported by the Queensland Government.

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RDA WBB recognises, respects, celebrates and values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Traditional Owners and acknowledges the following groups as the Traditional Custodians of the Wide Bay Burnett:

Butchulla - Taribelang Bunda - Gooreng Gooreng - Gurang - Gubbi Gubbi / Kabbi Kabbi - Wakka Wakka - Wulli Wulli