RAPAD Reports and Publications

2018 Drought Funding - Social and Economic Impacts

The CW region has benefited greatly from the State Governments drought funding packages. This funding is so important to our regions social and economic well-being.

Japan Delegation Report

Cluster Fencing Round 2 Final Report

Read the final report of the round 2 cluster fencing: one of the most successful economic developments initiatives the region has seen

Tourism Futures Action Plan

Following on from the successful Tourism Futures forum held in 2018, an action plan has been developed, in collaboration with CWQ stakeholders, to progress the recommendations and priorities from the forum.

mpowHER Muttaburra Retreat 2018 - Report

RAPAD Tourism Futures white paper

In August 2018, 40 people from all of the Central Western Qlds tourism sectors interest groups, and state government agencies, gathered to discuss how CWQ could pursue its place as a global tourism destination.

RAPAD Air Services Fourm - Outcomes

In August 2018, 40 people with interests in Central Western Qlds regulated and unregulated air routes met to discuss how these air routes could optimally service and help grow our region.

CW MH Roundtable Report - Reason for Optimism September

The Central West Mental Health Roundtable is a collaboration between the WQPHN and RAPAD and the RFCSNQ.

Outback Aerodrone Symposium 2018 report

RAPAD held the inaugural Outback Aerodrone Symposium August 2018. Conducted for a range of reasons the successful symposium addresses agriculture local government and enthusiasts interests.

Entrepreneur in Residence

In 2017, in a first for remote Australia RAPAD appointed and Entrepreneur in Residence as a part of its innovation and entrepreneurship initiative.

Westech Innovation Space and Technology Precinct - September 2017

Read the summary report of RAPADs Innovation Space and Technology Precinct. The project was funded by the Department of State Development and RAPAD.

#RAPADDigitalTour​ ​2017​ ​Report

Funded by the Department of State Development RAPAD, as a part of its Smart Central West Digital Strategy, hosted digital literacy workshops throughout the region

Toolkit for Commercial Tour Operators & Events

Indigenous Tourism Experiences

Guidelines for developing Indigenous Tourism Experiences in Central West Outback Queensland

Far West Tourism Development Plan

CWOQTA Implementation Report 2013-2014

Implementation of the CWOQTA Tourism Development Action Plan 2013-2014

Report to the RAPAD Board - Coal Seam Gas Focus Groups, 2011

Report to the RAPAD Board - Community Attitudes to CSG & Coal Mining Activities in CWQ