Regional Development Australia Northern Territory

Charles Darwin University TAFE and Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education have received a total of $25.4 million to establish a TAFE Centre of Excellence for Regional and Remote Essential Care Services (RRECS). The RRECS is a collaboration between CDU TAFE, BIITE, the Northern Territory Government and Australian Government with hubs located in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek that deliver skills across the Northern Territory. The RRECS will address critical workforce shortages and healthcare delivery challenges in remote and regional areas particularly for First Nations communities in the Northern Territory. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gkACf-np

Latest local data now live on .id community and economic resource tools! New datasets are available across .id’s platforms to support your planning, projects and grant applications. Updated data includes: 🔹 Community Profile – 2024 Estimated Resident Population, internal migration, job seeker data 🔹 Economic Profile – Retail trade and building approvals Explore the tools: https://lnkd.in/gAqEkj_c #RegionalData #EconomicPlanning #NTRegions #GrantSupport

The Northern Territory’s flagship defence event, NT Defence Week, is returning in 2025 from 28 April to 2 May. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Uplifting industry across the north to meet capability demands of the ADF, allies and partners’. Now in its fourth year, NT Defence Week provides opportunities for local defence businesses, whilst attracting visiting defence and industry representatives. The event continues to serve as a critical platform for demonstrating the Territory’s strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific region, and its capacity to meet future capability demands. See the program and book your events at https://lnkd.in/gXmUzgUx. Image credit: Defence Australia Image Library 

Our friends at The Ian Potter Foundation have announced the third round of their Community Wellbeing grant program - and its focus is exclusively on rural and remote projects! The program seeks to improve circumstances for disadvantaged members of the community and support them to secure employment pathways. 🗓️Key dates: - Expressions of Interest close 5PM AEST, Thursday 15 May 2025. - Full applications close 5PM AEST, Thursday 31 July 2025. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gFf4KFpQ #RuralGrants #RemoteGrants #EmploymentPathways #RuralJobs #Philanthropy #CommunityWellbeing

Did you miss the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) Finance for Housing Infrastructure webinar? The recording is now available, featuring CEO Craig Doyle and CIO Stephen Land discussing the challenges and opportunities in housing development across Northern Australia. The webinar provides insights into the complex financial models needed to support housing development, a case study of NAIF's latest project in Cairns as well as answers to questions raised during the presentation. Watch the recording and download the presentation slides here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eZKuRbXR

Strengthen Your Grant Proposals with .id (informed decisions) Regional Data Tools! Including relevant data is essential for developing a strong business case, whether you're applying for grants or planning new projects. But where can you find reliable data, and how can you integrate it effectively? Join us for a free online training session on Wednesday, 7 May at 10:00am ACST presented by .id (Informed Decisions). Learn how to use profile.id and economy.id to: ✅ Access demographic and economic insights for your region ✅ Identify growth opportunities and regional needs ✅ Strengthen funding applications with evidence-based data Find out more and register 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZMFTJxG #RegionalData #Grants #ProjectPlanning #DataDrivenDecisions #RegionalDevelopment #profileid #economyid

Looking for evidence-based data to support your project proposals? RDA NT offers free .id (informed decisions) local area information tools, providing insights into local demographics, economy, and community needs. These resources can help strengthen your grant applications and business plans. Access them here: https://lnkd.in/gAqEkj_c

Grants now open to strengthen multicultural community spaces across the NT! The Multicultural Community Facilities Grant is now open, supporting the renovation, maintenance and upgrade of existing facilities owned or managed by multicultural community organisations in the Northern Territory. Eligible projects may include: ✔️ Venues for multicultural events ✔️ Meeting places that promote cultural expression and connection ✔️ Facilities open to all Territorians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background Applications close 30 April 2025 More info and how to apply via GrantsNT ➡️ https://lnkd.in/epZiesRb #GrantsNT #CommunityDevelopment #MulticulturalNT #RegionalDevelopment #InfrastructureSupport #FundingOpportunity

Looking for grants to support local initiatives? Here are some great opportunities currently open: 🔹 ANZ Community Foundation Grants (closing soon!) Up to $30,000 for projects supporting financial wellbeing, sustainability, housing access, and thriving communities. (Closes 8 April 2025) https://lnkd.in/gXdFGTU9 🔹 Aurizon Community Giving Fund Cash grants for projects focused on health, community safety, environment, and education. (Closes 24 April 2025) https://lnkd.in/gtiAqR8 🔹 Qantas Regional Grants Financial, flight, and marketing support for regional Australian communities and projects. (Closes 10 May 2025) https://lnkd.in/ga-QzTx 🔹 FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities – Prepare & Recover Funding for long-term disaster recovery and resilience in rural and regional communities. (Closes 24 June 2025) https://lnkd.in/gGBrxwfA 🔹 Community Quick Response Grants – Aboriginal Investment NT Flexible funding for urgent community needs. https://lnkd.in/gHixexxj 🔹 The Honda Foundation Grants for charities and organisations tackling social and environmental issues. (Closes 11 July 2025) https://lnkd.in/g76qXvzr For more funding options, visit our Grants Search Page or reach out to our team 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPEiByDE #FundingOpportunities #CommunityGrants #RegionalDevelopment #NTCommunities

Congratulations to the 2025 NT Rural Women’s Award State Finalists Barbara Clifford, Kristy Hollis and Nicole Walsh. Incredible leaders recognised for their contribution to regional Australia and the Northern Territory. #RWA2025 #NorthernTerritory #RegionalLeadership #AgriFuturesAustralia