Consistent with its strategic plan and regional development agency role, RAPAD is engaged in the administration and deliver of a range of program and project areas.
RAPAD Employment Services Queensland [RESQ]
RESQ is a joint venture between RAPAD and Employment Services Queensland delivering the Federal Government’s Community Development Program in Central West and South West Regions of Queensland.
Read moreRAPAD SKILLING
RAPAD SKILLING, a registered training organisation [RTO 32295], is the training arm of RAPAD, delivering accredited and non-accredited training in a range of industry areas.
Read moreRural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland
RAPAD administers the Rural Financial Counselling Service Program across North Queensland.
Read moreQld Feral Pest Initiative
RAPAD is currently delivering the Australian and Queensland Government’s Queensland Feral Pest initiative. This is currently supporting the fencing of 25 clusters.
Read moreSmart Central Western Queensland
A digitally enabled community strategic plan. In 2017 The RAPAD Board endorsed a regional digital strategy to guide the Central West Region to be globally connection.
Read morePathways to Futures
In 2015 the RAPAD Board invited Professor John Cole OAM, Executive Director of USQ’s Institute for Resilient Regions to work with the Board and communities to identify ideas and opportunities for the future.
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The RAPAD region has the potential to deliver an annual output of $1.5 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) by 2031.
Read moreRegional Certifying Body
RAPAD is a Regional Certifying Body approved by the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection.
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Small Business & Individuals Financial Counsellor
The Small Business and Individuals Financial Counsellor Programme provides assistance to Central West Queensland small business owners who are suffering from financial hardship to manage the challenges of industry change, adjustment and sustainability as the result of drought and ongoing adverse economic conditions.
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