
WHO WE ARE
Regional Development Australia Central West is a not-for-profit organisation. We work in partnership with governments, local communities and other stakeholders to develop initiatives that enable the Central West region to grow sustainably.
Our organisation is overseen by a Committee of dedicated local leaders who possess a wide cross section of professional expertise, skills and experience. RDA Central West is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, and is an Australian Government initiative. Read more about our Strategic Framework for Regional Development Priorities 2021-2024.
Who We Are
Regional Development Australia Central West is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to maximize economic development opportunities across the NSW Central West region
Our Mission
To promote new thinking and partnerships across government, industry and community to realise the region’s vision and economic potential
Our Vision
Sustainable, Prosperous, Smart. To be recognised leaders of sustainable regional development across Central West NSW
BUILDING STRONG, CONFIDENT AND VIBRANT REGIONS
A new charter for Regional Development Australia
RDA Central West is part of a national network of 52 RDA Committees across Australia fostering regional economic development. The RDA Charter can be viewed online here
OUR COMMITTEE
Leaders with broad and diverse skills and experience
The RDA Central West Committee is comprised of local champions from across the region with a variety of skills and experience, who understand the challenges, opportunities and priorities in their local community.
Find out more about our Committee members here

Left to Right – Scott Barrett, Diana Fear, Ruth Fagan, Christine Weston, David Sherley, Reg Kidd and Peter Bishop. Absent – Tracie Robertson, Philip Dodds, Rich Evans and Steven Bowman.
MEET OUR TEAM
Steven Bowman
Director Regional Development
Lynda Smart
Skilled Migration Officer and Office Executive
Rachel Chippendale
Communications and Events Officer