What we do
The GSDC's role is to coordinate and promote the economic development of the Great Southern region of Western Australia.
The GSDC is directed by a nine member Board of Management. Board members are chosen on the basis of ability at executive level, demonstrated involvement in either the economic or social development of the region, and the ability to work co-operatively to achieve agreed goals across a wide range of social and economic issues.
The current Board membership is identified here.
The GSDC employs 14 staff who address its strategic direction through a variety of project work.
Our motivated and skilled staff:
- Support and develop industry and community projects
- Co-ordinate approaches to government on strategic economic and social issues
- Provide access to information on government programs and industry support services
- Provide information and advice to promote business development within the region
- Maximise job creation and improve career opportunities in the region
- Assist with resources for regional projects through the Regional Development Scheme
- Identify infrastructure services to promote economic and social development
- Identify and promote investment opportunities in the region
- Provide access to Austrade services for exporters
- Access skilled people from overseas through the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
- Seek to ensure that the general standard and access to government services in the region is comparable to the metropolitan area
