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Regional Activators Alliance (RAA)

Becoming a member of the RAI is a clear statement of support for regional growth and prosperity and a commitment to shaping the future of regional Australia.

The Regional Activators Alliance (RAA) is a dynamic coalition of businesses, associations, local and state government agencies, community organisations, united by a shared belief in the potential of regional Australia.

RAA members are driving a national movement to reshape perceptions about the value of living, working, and investing in regional communities.

Meeting regularly both virtually and in person, RAA fosters connection, collaboration, and advocacy, while contributing vital insights to RAI research that guides development and strengthens regional economies.

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Our Members
Advance Cairns
Albury City Council
Banana Shire Council
Bathurst Regional Council
Canberra Region Joint Organisation
Central Highlands Development Corporation
Central NSW Joint Organisation
City of Ballarat
City of Launceston
City of Mount Gambier
City of Wagga Wagga
City of Wodonga
Cradle Coast Authority
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (RDA Hume)
District Council of Streaky Bay
Dubbo Regional Council
East Gippsland Shire Council
Glen Innes Severn Council
Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project
Hay Shire Council
Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network - (50539)
Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation Inc
Latrobe City Council
MacDonnell Regional Council
Mid-Western Regional Council
Mildura Rural City Council
Orange City Council
Parkes Shire Council
Regional Development Australia Central Coast
Regional Development Australia Central West
Regional Development Australia Darling Downs & South West
Regional Development Australia Far West NSW
Regional Development Australia Goldfields Esperance
Regional Development Australia Hunter
Regional Development Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven
Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast
Regional Development Australia Mid West Gascoyne (RDAMWG)
Regional Development Australia Murray
Regional Development Australia Northern Inland
Regional Development Australia Northern Rivers
Regional Development Australia Northern Territory
Regional Development Australia Orana
Regional Development Australia Pilbara
Regional Development Australia Riverina
Regional Development Australia Southern NSW & ACT
Regional Development Australia Sydney
Regional Development Australia Tasmania
Regional Development Australia Wheatbelt Inc
Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett
Regional Development South Australia Adelaide
Regional Development South Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu, Kangaroo Island
Regional Development South Australia Barossa, Gawler, Light, Adelaide Plains
Regional Development South Australia Eyre Peninsula
Regional Development South Australia Far North
Regional Development South Australia Limestone Coast
Regional Development South Australia Murraylands & Riverland
Regional Development South Australia Yorke & Mid North
Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
South Gippsland Shire Council
Tamworth Regional Council
Tatiara District Council
Temora Shire Council
Think Regional
Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise
Western Downs Regional Council
Western Queensland Primary Health Network
Wimmera Southern Mallee Development
Work+Stay SSI

    Membership Benefits 

    Actively help shift the dial for our regions

    • Support the RAI’s vital work as regional Australia’s only independent think tank.
    • Collaborate with the RAI to align our work with the priorities on the ground in the regions to deliver long-term uplift.

    Reputation enhancement and national awareness-building

    • Becoming a member of the RAI publicly signals your organisation as an active champion for regional Australia.
    • Build your social license in the regions by supporting the organisation which supports them.

    Collaboration and networking

    • Be invited to exclusive member-only events, workshops and webinars, including advanced previews of the RAI’s research outputs.
    • Invitation to participate in quarterly hybrid member meetings featuring senior guest speakers, case studies and engagement/input opportunities.

    Research, policy and advocacy

    • Receive exclusive member briefings and advanced access to the RAI’s research.
    • Stay up to date on regional headlines across Australia through the RAI’s newsletters.