Regional Australia Institute

🚗💨 At just 16 years old, Port Lincoln teen Jett Zerk is gearing up to take on the iconic Mount Panorama track at Bathurst in 2025! 🌟 Growing up in regional South Australia, Jett's journey from go-karting to Rookie of the Year in the South Australian Circuit Excel Racing Association (CERA) series is a testament to regional talent and determination, especially without a local track to train on! Read more about Jett’s incredible story and how he’s putting regional Australia on the racing map. 🏁 #RegionalAustralia #RacingDreams #Bathurst #CERA

🎅✨ Hay bales, tractors, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer! In the tiny Tassie town of Marrawah, the locals are proving you don’t need city lights to shine bright this festive season! From Santa fishing to rooftop dirt bikes replacing reindeer, this creative community has turned everyday farm life into a Christmas wonderland. 🎄🚜 Check out this delightfully rural twist on Christmas traditions and see how this town of 150 is putting itself on the festive map! 🗺️🎁 #ChristmasInTheRegions #MarrawahMagic #FestiveFun

🌏 Karratha's housing challenge highlights the need for regional solutions! With a predicted 35% population growth by 2030 and skyrocketing rents, Karratha's housing crisis is a pressing issue as major energy and resource projects drive economic growth in the Pilbara. This story underscores the importance of proactive planning to ensure regional communities thrive. Affordable housing is key to supporting workers, families, and local businesses alike. 🏠 Let's keep the conversation going, how can we better support housing in growing regional areas? #RegionalAustralia #Pilbara #HousingCrisis #Karratha #RegionalDevelopment

🌟 Redefining the Place to Call Home 🌟 As 2024 comes to a close, it's time to reflect on the progress, challenges, and opportunities shaping regional Australia. In her latest article, RAI CEO Liz Ritchie explores the bright future ahead for our regions and the urgent action needed to address critical issues like housing, education, and migration. Discover how the Regionalisation Ambition is driving change, why 40% of city-dwellers are considering a move to the regions, and what’s next in the net zero transition. Read the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gPxjK_Gw Let’s keep the light shining on the regions in 2025 and beyond. 🌟 #RegionalAustralia #RAI #Regionalisation #FutureFocused

🚀 History in the making! An Australian-made rocket is set to launch into orbit from regional Queensland! 🌏 Gilmour Space Technologies, a homegrown company founded on the Gold Coast, has received approval for the first orbital test flight of an Australian-made rocket—Eris 1. This incredible milestone highlights the innovation and opportunity thriving in regional Australia. With 300 Aussie companies in its supply chain and a launch site in Bowen, this achievement is set to place regional Queensland on the global space map. 🚀✨ #RegionalAustralia #Innovation #SpaceIndustry #GilmourSpace #AustralianMade

Congratulations to RAI Board Member, Marnie Baker, who has been appointed to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy board. With more than three decades’ experience in the financial sector, including as CEO Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and having lived and worked her whole life in regional Australia, Marnie will bring a unique skillset to our nation’s central bank. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the appointment will provide “….an important regional perspective to considerations on monetary policy” – a sentiment we support strongly! Read more here: https://loom.ly/1HPTBxc

🌟 2024 in Review: A Year of Regional Impact 🌟   From shaping policy to empowering leaders, building partnerships, and connecting with communities, 2024 has been a year to remember at the Regional Australia Institute. 💪   Check out the highlights of everything we’ve achieved together this year, and get ready for an even bigger 2025 as we continue to champion the future of regional Australia!   🎥 Watch the video now!   #RegionalAustralia #2024Highlights #RegionsMatter #RAIImpact #LookingAheadTo2025 #RebalanceTheNation

🎉 A small Victorian town, a creative approach, and a life-changing opportunity! After nearly a year without a science teacher, Lake Bolac College turned to the power of social media, and it worked wonders! 🌟 Principal Shane Hoffman's video showcasing the school and the vibrant local community attracted 14 applicants in just days, helping secure a new teacher for their students. This heartwarming story highlights the potential of regional living: smaller class sizes, strong community connections, and a lifestyle that brings families closer to nature. 🌳🚜 👏 Congratulations to the Groenendyk family on their big move and to Lake Bolac College for this incredible success. Regional Australia is full of opportunities. Sometimes, all it takes is a little creativity to show it off! #RegionalAustralia #LakeBolac #TeachingInTheRegions #CommunityMatters #RegionalOpportunities #RAI

Understanding the Regionalisation Ambition 2032 pillars – Liveability: Addressing the Challenges Ahead Liveability is about ensuring regional Australia has the amenities, services, and lifestyle to sustain the current trend of regional population growth. Targets focus on wellbeing, digital connectivity, transport, housing, medical services, childcare, education and the arts. However, there are challenges ahead. Some key metrics have gone backwards over the past 12 months, highlighting the need for action to improve regional liveability. As our CEO Liz Ritchie explains: "Demand for regional living has never been higher, but as a nation, we are not keeping pace with delivering the fundamental building blocks that are needed as we rebalance the nation." Check out the slides to see how this pillar is progressing. It’s time to step up and deliver for our regions. #RegionalLiveability #RebalanceTheNation #FutureReady #BuildingOurRegions #RegionalChallenges

Regional Research Insights Forum - Perth, WA. We were thrilled to connect with such an engaged audience and share insights from our latest research during an inspiring afternoon filled with collaboration and thought-provoking discussions. With facilitation from Anna Stephenson, we explored: 💼 Simon Pryor – Regional Labour Markets: Understanding key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of work in regional Australia. ⚡ Luke Jeffress – Towards Net Zero: Empowering regional communities to lead the way in a low-carbon future. 📈 Liz Ritchie – Population Patterns: Navigating demographic changes to strengthen regional resilience and growth. A heartfelt thank you to Nils Hay (Mid West Development Commission), and Cr Jaysen de San Miguel (City of Bunbury), who shared their powerful lived experiences and grounding the discussion in real-world examples. The Regional Australia Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, which made this event possible. #EmpoweringRegions #RegionalAus #GrowingRegions #EnrichingCommunities