Great Southern Development Commission

Our Region

The Great Southern is one of nine regions in Western Australia, taking in several hundred kilometres of the State’s pristine southern coastline. Our region’s geography includes ancient mountain ranges, deep forests, productive farmland, and breathtaking coastal scenery.
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Our Focus

Creating a stable and diverse Great Southern economy, promoting and supporting regional liveability, and strengthening our communities is at the core of the GSDC’s work. Our focus is improving the Great Southern, engaging with people, celebrating culture, enhancing the economy, and protecting the natural environment.
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Our Support

One of our key roles is advocating for, and supporting strategically important regional projects, including through grants and funding programs. A range of grants and funding opportunities offering support for Great Southern businesses, groups, initiatives, and organisations are regularly available.
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By working in partnership with local governments, businesses and communities, the Commission aims to coordinate and support endeavours that build an integrated regional economy, foster regional growth, and transform our communities into vibrant places to live, work and grow.

GSDC Annual Report 2021-22

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Evolving and developing the Great Southern’s communities, business and industry are at the heart of the endeavours of the GSDC. This year, we have continued to do this in an ever-changing environment by connecting, championing and cultivating ideas and business from the people of the region to opportunity within and beyond it.
Our Vision
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Sustainable economic development with lasting prosperity for the Great Southern region and its communities.The Commission is driving this change by strategically and sustainably building on the region’s comparative advantages and knowhow.

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    Focus Areas

    Great Southern Economy

    The Great Southern is highly valued as a place to live, work, visit and invest, with a strong and resilience economy. We work to promote growth in sustainable regional jobs, expand existing industries, develop and grow new industries and maintain and improve essential infrastructure and service.
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    Regional Liveability

    Normalising regional living standards is critical to growing regional populations and underpins regional economic development. One of our focuses is improving access to services and experiences that attract populations to regional areas and encourages them to stay.
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    Community

    We recognise the intrinsic social and economic value of inclusive communities. We aim to build community strength in our region as fundamental to our long-term prosperity. Our efforts include a clear focus on including Aboriginal people are a significant part of our community and economy.
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