Regional Recovery Programs
Supporting the regions of NSW to recover, rebuild and prosper.
Regional Growth Fund
The NSW Government is investing an additional $1.7 billion in regional infrastructure to support growing regional centres, activate local economies and improve services.
A 20-Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW
The 20-Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW, released in 2018, sets out the Government’s priorities and plans to achieve long-term social and economic success for regional communities across the state.
Buy Regional
Show your support for country communities and #BuyRegional
Regional Youth Taskforce
The NSW Government has created the Regional Youth Taskforce to engage young people from regional NSW on issues including getting a job, mental health and public transport.
Holiday Fun for Regional Youth
There’s plenty of free fun to be had across the regions during the April holidays.
Regional gap year
Discover new places, make new friends, learn new skills, create memories that will last a lifetime – and get paid – by embarking on a Regional NSW Gap Year.
Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund
The $4.2 billion Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in major and transformative infrastructure across regional NSW.
Regional Job Creation Fund
The Regional Job Creation Fund supports businesses to establish or expand in regional NSW.
Strategic opportunities for gas in regional NSW
The NSW Government is committed to ensuring NSW regional industries are supported by a diverse energy mix as we transition toward lower-emission energy sources.
Regional Economic Development Strategies
In 2018, the NSW Government assisted local councils to develop Regional Economic Development Strategies (REDS) based on the concept of a Functional Economic Region (FER).
NSW Government to boost resilience in regional NSW amid COVID-19
Vital infrastructure projects will be fast-tracked in regional NSW to help local industries, councils and communities rebuild and recover from the impacts of drought, bushfire and COVID-19.
Our regions
The NSW Government is committed to ensuring the people of regional NSW have the best access to essential services and infrastructure. See what's happening in your region.
Our regional NSW
Supportive communities, shorter commutes and more time with loved ones – these are just some of the reasons people love living in regional NSW.
Port Kembla Community Investment Fund
The NSW Government has established the Port Kembla Community Investment Fund to activate, enhance and build community amenity in Port Kembla.
Regional Development Framework
A plan focused on providing quality services and infrastructure in regional NSW, aligning efforts to support growing regional centres.
20-year vision for NSW South Coast marine tourism
The NSW South Coast is renowned for its high quality marine environments, unspoiled character, beautiful beaches and wide range of nature-based visitor experiences.
NPCC Fund
The NSW Government established the Newcastle Port Community Contribution Fund to support community projects around the Port of Newcastle.
NSW Small Business Bushfire Regional Information Session
Due to COVID-19, the NSW Small Business Bushfire Information Session is now available as a webinar. You'll hear from a range of government agencies on the support available to bushfire-affected small businesses.
Invest Regional NSW
Looking for a place to invest and do business? Now, more than ever, Regional NSW is the starting point for people, businesses and ideas that go further.
Centre for Economic and Regional Development
The Centre of Economic and Regional Development provides advice and commentary on economic development policy and action.
Drought Resilience Plans
NSW’s Regional Drought Resilience Plans will pilot a broad economic development approach which recognises that drought is a regional development issue.
Future Ready Regions
Future Ready Regions is the NSW Government’s commitment to building strong communities and diversified regional economies that are not just built to survive drought but are able to thrive as an economic powerhouse.
