Regional communities

The department's Aboriginal economic development program unlocks, activates and accelerates business and employment opportunities for Aboriginal people.

Find your local Community Resource Centre for access to training and education programs, business facilities such as computers, printers and internet, and information on events and government services.

We provide information to help people in the rural areas of Western Australia find the support and assistance they need to deal with stressful situations.

The Regional Pensioner Travel Card provides eligible pensioners with a financial subsidy towards the cost of fuel and/or taxi travel.

The Network supports small to medium businesses located in regional WA to grow and diversify, develop additional capability, and increase participation in supply chains.

Learn about major projects the department is investing in to support people who live, work and invest in the regions.

The Rural Business Development Corporation is an independent statutory authority of the Government of Western Australia, established under the Rural Business Development Corporation Act 2000.

The department is committed to building vibrant regions with strong economies through creating jobs, economic growth and capable people.

Information about grants, schemes, disaster recovery funding, and support programs available to assist Western Australians.