Regional Development Australia Central West

Regional Development Australia Central West Based in Orange in Central West NSW, we deliver programs, events, partnership opportunities and targeted support to promote regional growth.

We work across businesses, governments, councils and communities. Follow our page for all event details. RDA members are local people developing local solutions to local issues. We work to build partnerships to develop strategies and deliver sustainable infrastructure and services to our region.

Round 29 of the FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities Small and Vital program is now open - and applications close 24 Jun...
09/06/2026

Round 29 of the FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities Small and Vital program is now open - and applications close 24 June 2026 at 5pm.
If your community group or organisation is based in regional, rural or remote Australia, there are two tiers worth knowing about.
Small grants of up to $10,000 are available for grassroots, community-led initiatives that strengthen local people, places and climate solutions - priority for communities with populations under 15,000. Projects must be delivered within 12 months.
Larger leverage grants of up to $50,000 are available specifically for projects building digital skills, confidence and safety for adults, including training and connectivity infrastructure. These have an 18-month delivery timeframe.
Funding outcomes will be announced by late September 2026.
RDA Central West can help you work out whether your project is a good fit before you apply. Get in touch with our team [email protected], or visit frrr.org.au to read the guidelines and apply.

08/06/2026

Last week we brought together some incredible local business owners for our Digital Marketing Bootcamp, part of the Business Masterclass Program delivered by RDA Central West.
In this reel you will meet a few of the participants, hear about their businesses, what brought them along, and what they are taking away with them.
The day was packed with practical, expert-led sessions from some brilliant Central West presenters - Peita and Rob from on branding, Tiffany Leahy from on the power of AI, Steve Bigg from on SEO basics, and Emily Mann from with social media strategies.
A huge thank you to our participants for sharing their stories, and to everyone who came along and invested in their businesses:
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Comment below with your biggest takeaway, or head to the link in our bio to see what workshops are coming up next.

Brand Strategy 101 is a free masterclass designed to help small business owners get clear on their brand, create content...
04/06/2026

Brand Strategy 101 is a free masterclass designed to help small business owners get clear on their brand, create content with confidence and show up online without feeling inauthentic or overwhelmed.

Join Emily Mann from for a practical, down-to-earth workshop packed with strategies you can actually use.

23 June 2026 | 6:00pm–8:30pm Club Forbes, Forbes NSW Free event. Registration essential. Limited places available.
Register via the link in our bio.

Facilitated by Regional Development Australia Central West, proudly supported by and

May has been a big month across the Central West, and we loved every moment of it. From workshops to wind farms, mentori...
01/06/2026

May has been a big month across the Central West, and we loved every moment of it. From workshops to wind farms, mentoring to milestone evenings, here’s a look at what we’ve been up to...

1. Our Canva for Beginners workshop with in Bathurst sold out - thank you to Bathurst Regional Council and Upstairs Coworking!
2. Connected Conversations launched in Oberon, hosted by Red Ground Australia and supported by CommBank and Oberon City Council.
3. Josh and Kirsten got up close with the turbines at Flyers Creek Wind Farm, hosted by Iberdola and facilitated by Central NSW Joint Organisation.
4. Our Ten4Ten mentees spent an unforgettable afternoon with Gerald Power of
5. RDA Central West proudly sponsored the Excellence in Sustainability Award at the Western NSW Business Awards. Congratulations to on a four-award night!
6. Our Ten4Ten mentees visited NSW Parliament, hosted by Member for Orange Phil Donato.
7. Our sold out Digital Marketing Bootcamp brought valued practical skills to businesses across the Central West, thank you to all our attendees and fantastic presenters.

If you joined us at any of these events, we’d love to hear from you - drop a comment below! And let us know what you’d like to see next.

We're planning our next round of Business Masterclasses and we want your input before we lock anything in.You can have y...
26/05/2026

We're planning our next round of Business Masterclasses and we want your input before we lock anything in.
You can have your say two ways: take our short survey via the link below, or simply drop a comment and tell us what you think. Either way, we're listening.
Topics on the list include branding, digital marketing, LinkedIn, Canva, farm accounting, Shopify, social media strategy, small business finance, and more.

Which Central West town deserves more events? And what topic would you actually show up for? Morning or evening sessions? Tell us below...
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDACW_BM

Round 2 of the Future Drought Fund's Communities Program is now open - and if you're a not-for-profit in an agriculture-...
19/05/2026

Round 2 of the Future Drought Fund's Communities Program is now open - and if you're a not-for-profit in an agriculture-dependent community, this one is worth your attention.
Two streams are available - Small Network Grants of up to $50,000 for one-off or seed-type activities, and Regional Drought Resilience Plan Social Outcome Grants for projects that strengthen social capital and community wellbeing.
Round closes 23 June 2026.
This grant was featured in our latest Grants eNews. Subscribe at rdacentralwest.org.au/grants-news-sign-up and never miss a funding opportunity relevant to the Central West.
Have you applied for drought resilience funding before? Send us a message if you'd like help working out your eligibility.

What a workshop!Our Canva for Beginners session sold out, and it did not disappoint! A huge thank you to Prue from for ...
12/05/2026

What a workshop!
Our Canva for Beginners session sold out, and it did not disappoint! A huge thank you to Prue from for leading such a practical, engaging session. Prue walked our community through the full functionality of Canva, including a deep dive into all the exciting new AI features. Our attendees left inspired and ready to create.
This is exactly the kind of skill-building that strengthens regional communities.

A special thank you to our wonderful supporters - and for making this event possible.

Thinking about hosting or sponsoring a Canva workshop in your region? We’d love to make it happen - get in touch, DM us or send an email.

Tuesday 5 May 2026 - Flyers Creek Wind Farm Tour. Yesterday, Josh and Kirsten had a fascinating day learning about the ...
06/05/2026

Tuesday 5 May 2026 - Flyers Creek Wind Farm Tour.

Yesterday, Josh and Kirsten had a fascinating day learning about the complexities of wind farm infrastructure, community engagement, environmental rehabilitation projects and concerns, along with the simple joy of just seeing the wind turbines up close!

The project is complex and major construction was finished in 2025, with over 30 wind farms across three sections of the site - over 160m tall with over 20 host properties.

The group was hosted with thanks by Iberdola and facilitated by Central NSW Joint Organisation.

Last call for bookings. The forecast is cold but the room will be warm with chatter (and a toasty fire!)If you’re based ...
05/05/2026

Last call for bookings.

The forecast is cold but the room will be warm with chatter (and a toasty fire!)

If you’re based in Oberon or the surrounding area, we’d love you to join us for an inspiring night of conversation and connection. Gather your friends or come on your own. Either way, you will be most welcome to join us.

Connected Conversations Oberon
RedGround Australia
Thursday May 7, 2026
6 - 8pm
Tickets close 5pm Wednesday 6 May (that's today!).
Book now at:
https://events.humanitix.com/connected-conversations-in-oberon (or tap the link to events in our bio)

This event is part of a growing series, with more CWIW gatherings planned across the region including Orange, Grenfell, Cowra and Parkes. CWIW is an initiative of Regional Development Australia Central West. Our Oberon event is supported by Oberon Council and CommBankAustralia.

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172 Anson Street
Orange, NSW
2800

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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