About RDA Far North SA

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Structure

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Far North is a not for profit Incorporated Association funded through a core agreement with the Commonwealth, State and Local Government bodies in Far North SA.

RDA Far North is also funded through agreements with a number of other stakeholders for service provision and specific project grants.

Our Stakeholders

RDA Far North Stakeholders through core funding agreements are as follows;

  • Commonwealth of Australia as represented by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
  • State Government through Primary Industries and Regions SA
  • Local Government as represented by the following
    • District Council of Coober Pedy
    • The Flinders Ranges Council
    • Corporation of the City of Port Augusta
    • Municipal Council of Roxby Downs
    • Outback Communities Authority
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Other RDA Far North Stakeholders engaged by funding projects/programs through the committee are as follows;

  • Commonwealth of Australia
    • Indigenous Business Australia
    • Australian Taxation Office
    • ACCC
  • South Australian Government
    • Primary Industries and Regions SA
  • Local Government
    • District Council of Coober Pedy
    • Corporation of the City of Port Augusta
    • The Flinders Ranges Council
    • Municipal Council of Roxby Downs
    • Outback Communities Authority

Our History

RDA Far North was first incorporated in 1989 and whilst our name has changed over time, our focus has continued in providing economic development support and services to businesses in the Far North region.

  • 4 May 1989 - Port Augusta and Flinders Ranges Development Board Incorporated
  • 6 July 1994 - Northern Regional Development Board
  • 15 January 2010 - Regional Development Australia Far North