RDA Tasmania

31/05/2026

We’re pleased to welcome another new face to the RDA Tasmania team Chloe Wilson, as another Digital Uplift Project Officer helps to roll out the Digital Uplift Program in partnership with Telstra.
Please join us in welcoming Chloe to the team!

25/05/2026

The Board and Team had a great visit with Flinders Island Aviation on our recent visit throughout the North East - thanks Pete and Charles for the insight and great discussions.

Earlier this month were were lucky enough to host Regional Development Australia (Tasmania) for a tour of our hangar and to brief them on our operations.

It was great to speak with their team about ensuring reliable and sustainable solutions for Flinders Island 🙌

20/05/2026

With the 8th Annual Tasmanian Energy Development Conference fast approaching, we are thrilled to have our CEO James McKee speak at the conference!

07/05/2026

Tasmania’s Young People in New Energy Network

Registrations now open for Tasmania’s YPNEN meeting! TasNetworksks has kindly nominated to host this meeting at their Lenah Valley site.

You can register via the link below, and reach out to us if you have any questions. We’ll see you there
https://events.humanitix.com/young-people-in-new-energy-network-meeting-2

07/05/2026

We are out in the paddock and ready for day one of Agfest Field Days, Tasmania 2026!

Nicci and Anna from RDA Tasmania are on-site and up for a chat about all things regional development.

Our Digital Uplift team have also joined the party!

Come say hello at Site 807!

19/04/2026

Look who is back!!!
We’re pleased to welcome back Anna Williams to the RDA Tasmania team as a Regional Coordinator Specialist.

Anna is a seasoned Economic Development and Town Planning professional with a keen interest in tourism, marketing, agritourism, and business development strategies. Anna's career is driven by a passion for fostering community growth and sustainable development. With a positive and proactive approach, she consistently seeks innovative solutions to challenges and is known for her inquisitive nature. Anna thrives on collaborative efforts and is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the communities she serves.

Her diverse skill set and community-oriented mindset make her a valuable asset in driving positive change and fostering economic vitality wherever she goes.

So pleased to have you back Anna.

13/04/2026

Fantastic to see our Digital Uplift Program underway - the community will see more of our Project Officers out and about in your region.

This week the SETN team had a great catch‑up with Trish, Digital Uplift Project Officer with the Digital Uplift Program.

We talked about the huge potential of the program and how it can help local job seekers build their digital confidence and skills — opening up more opportunities for study, training and employment.

A big thank‑you to Trish for visiting our Huonville office and sharing how we can work together to support our community’s digital confidence and capacity, helping more Tasmanians participate in an increasingly digital world.

👉 If you’d like one‑on‑one support or you’re an employer looking to upskill your staff, contact SETN: [email protected]

Photo: From left to right: Peisha (SETN Job Coach); Flavia (SETN Job Coach - BDO), and Trish.

12/04/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Nicci Skerl to the RDA Tasmania team as a Regional Coordinator and WRSP Project Officer.

Nicci is a values-driven people leader with extensive experience across community services, education, and not-for-profit organisations. Most recently the Team Leader for The Smith Family in Tasmania’s North West, Nicci leads high-performing teams through periods of growth and change, strengthening community partnerships and deepening engagement with children, families, schools, and service providers.

With a strong background in community development, volunteer management, and stakeholder engagement, Nicci is recognised for her collaborative leadership style and ability to translate strategy into meaningful, on-the-ground outcomes. Her career includes senior roles with St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania and Foodbank Queensland, where she led state-wide programs, expanded regional services, and developed innovative partnerships to address food insecurity and social disadvantage.

Nicci brings commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and a person-centred approach to all aspects of her work, with a strong commitment to building resilient communities and sustainable social impact.

Please join us in welcoming Nicci to the team!

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10/04/2026

We are delighted to welcome Cheryl Gray to the RDA Tasmania Board!

Cheryl is a global marketing professional with 20 years of experience working internationally for large telecommunications companies.
Having returned recently to Australia to reside in Tasmania, she is has extensive experience in advice and guidance on best practice marketing, brand and corporate reputation management.
She has considerable corporate governance and commercial experience having run large divisions with revenue and P&L responsibility.
She is currently working with Australia's leading E-Commerce Exporter, Boots, advising their global marketing and expansion plans, and is a Committee Member for the Human Research Ethics Committee.
A proud Kamiliaro woman and mother, Cheryl also runs a hobby farm in the Northwest and enjoys gardening, cooking and enjoying the Tasmanian outdoors.

Please join us in welcoming Cheryl to the Board!

08/04/2026

We are delighted to welcome Annie Gatenby to the RDA Tasmania Board!!

Annie has over a decade of experience deeply embedded in the startup ecosystem. She's proficient as a product designer, solution builder, and design thinking facilitator. Annie's ventures mirror her commitment to developing products, fostering communities, and establishing sustainable businesses.

Beyond her professional endeavours, Annie is committed to cultivating vibrant communities, recognising them as vital centres for collaboration and knowledge-sharing. She strongly advocates for the mutual growth of businesses and communities, underscoring their interconnectedness and symbiotic relationship.