Partnerships
Partnerships between regional communities, businesses, and all tiers of government must evolve for the state to flourish.
By working closely with regional organisations, committees and councils, PIRSA helps to:
- identify project opportunities and initiatives
- guide government grant funding processes
- inform government policy development and decision-making
- promote economic and social outcomes in regions.
We are the first point of contact for regional job creation, investment attraction, and improved energy and water infrastructure.
State Government
The Government of South Australia is a major contributor to regional development. It has responsibility for a wide range of policy areas, some of which are shared with the Australian Government.
The state provides regional services in key areas such as health, education, housing, courts, and law enforcement. These are either delivered directly or funnelled through local government and non-government organisations.
State Government helps regional organisations plan and leverage funding from the Australian Government. Learn more about:
Aboriginal partnership
The Aboriginal Partnerships Unit (APU) is a central point of contact dedicated to providing strategic advice on Aboriginal engagement, as well as projects and services across PIRSA.
Local Government
Local councils, as elected representatives of local communities, are well placed to partner with the State Government. They help with the development of regional plans and formal regional development policy.
Read more about the Local Government Association of South Australia.
Australian Government
The Australian Government has primary responsibility for developing policy in areas that affect the nation. This includes overarching sectors, such as education, health, taxation, social security, communication, external affairs and trade, citizenship and immigration.
See the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts for more information.
Regional development
Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a national initiative established during 2009-10 to engage with regional communities, with a key focus on economic development.
There are 8 RDA bodies across SA, broadly aligned to the State Government regional boundaries – see the RDA state boundary map. These include:
- metropolitan Adelaide
- Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island regions
- Barossa, Light and Lower North region
- Far North region
- Limestone Coast region
- Murray and Mallee region
- Eyre and Western region
- Yorke and Mid North region.
The 7 regional RDAs are funded through a tripartite arrangement between Australian, state and local governments. RDAs are established as incorporated bodies pursuant to the Associations Incorporation Act 1985.
Find more information about Regional Development South Australia.
Primary Producers SA
The Primary Producers SA (PPSA) council joins together the 6 sectors of primary production in South Australia. This industry group presents a united lobbying voice to government.
Members include an independent chairman, and councillors nominated by:
- SA Dairy Farmers Association
- Grain Producers SA
- Horticulture Coalition of SA
- Wine Grape Growers Council of SA
- Livestock SA
- Pork SA.
