About
Regional Development South Australia (RDSA) is a member-based, not for profit incorporated association.
RDSA brings together all South Australian RDA committees to collaborate on shared priorities and provide a collective statewide voice on regional development.
We support coordination on cross regional issues and bring together regional evidence, priorities and insights to inform long term outcomes for South Australia.
In partnership with
Our role
Regional Development South Australia supports collaboration across South Australian RDAs on matters of shared strategic importance. It provides a forum for RDAs to align on priorities, identify cross-regional challenges and opportunities, and contribute to statewide conversations on regional development.
RDSA complements the work of individual RDAs by focusing on issues and initiatives that benefit from a coordinated, statewide approach. RDSA work closely with its member RDAs and engage with government, industry and other stakeholders on statewide regional development matters.
Regional Development South Australia members with Hon. Clare Scriven MLC, Minister for Primary Industries and Regional DevelopmentMinister for Forest Industries.
Leadership
The Hon. Rob Kerin, former SA Premier and Deputy Premier, and former Minister for Primary Industries, Mines and Energy and Regional Development is the independent Chair of RDSA.
The RDSA Deputy Chair is Jodie Hawkes, Chair RDA Murraylands & Riverland.
Our work
RDSA leads and supports the development of statewide, evidence-based outputs informed by the RDA network, including the annual RDSA Summit, Regional Blueprint report, Regional Priorities Statement and Infrastructure Prioritisation reports. These bring together regional perspectives to support informed decision-making and long-term planning.
RDSA Summit
Each year, the RDSA Summit brings together leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, and regional practitioners to to discuss priority issues affecting regional development. It provides a forum to share insights, examine challenges, and support collaboration between government, industry, and community stakeholders.
The Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP, Premier of South Australia, speaking at the RDSA Summit 2025.
Regional Development Australia is a national network of committees made up of local leaders who work across government, business and community groups to improve their region. They work to support economic and workforce development, local procurement, strategic regional planning and informing government programs and infrastructure investments.
The RDA initiative is funded by the Australian Government and by state, territory and local governments in some jurisdictions. It is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.
