Regional Development Victoria (RDV) is the Victorian Government’s lead agency responsible for rural and regional economic development across the state.
RDV operates in partnership with regional businesses and communities, and all tiers of government to deliver the government’s regional development agenda and instigate positive change for rural and regional Victorians.
RDV is focused on enabling businesses to invest to consolidate and grow jobs, strengthen regional economies and enrich the social fabric of Victoria’s regional cities and towns.
Regional Economic Development Strategies
Victoria's Regional Economic Development Strategies (REDS) identify strategic directions to further drive growth and prosperity in regional Victoria. The REDS represent a new direction in Victoria’s regional economic development, recognising that each of region has unique strengths, challenges and opportunities.
The REDS provide a consistent evidence-based framework for each of Victoria's nine Regional Partnership regions.
They are complemented by nine interactive data dashboards, allowing stakeholders to interact with the data, conduct analysis and draw new insights.
Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund
The Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund (RJIF) supports regional development by investing in growing jobs, building infrastructure and strengthening communities in rural and regional Victoria.
Regional Partnerships
There are nine Regional Partnerships that give regional communities greater say about what matters to them and ensure their voices reach the heart of government. Partnerships help to increase collaboration between communities, industry, businesses and government to address the most important challenges and opportunities in each region.
Regional Development Australia
Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a partnership between the Australian, state and territory and local governments to support the growth and development of Australia's regions.
There are six RDA committees in Victoria covering all parts of the state, consisting of Barwon South West, Gippsland, Grampians, Hume, Loddon Mallee and Melbourne.
Victorian GovHubs
GovHubs are purpose-built employment hubs in Ballarat, Bendigo and the Latrobe Valley. The developments will bring new public service roles to the regions.
Ballarat Station Precinct Redevelopment
The government is partnering with the private sector to deliver the Ballarat Station Precinct Redevelopment, a vibrant commercial, transport and community precinct that includes a new hotel and conference centre with new shopping and dining options.
Geelong City Deal
The $370 million Geelong City Deal brings together all three levels of government with industry, the higher education sector and the community to support Geelong and the Great Ocean Road’s continued economic growth through a range of projects.
Building Works package
The government is investing $2.7 billion in the Building Works package to create local jobs across the state with more than half the projects in rural and regional Victoria.
