The Regional Development Practitioners Network (RDPN) is an informal group of people working in the field of regional development in Far North Queensland. Members come from all levels of government, private enterprise and non government organisations and are involved in environmental, economic, social or cultural development.

 The network exists to facilitate

• Synergies in regional development practice and delivery across the four pillars (economic, social, cultural and environmental )
• The support and development of individuals and organisations
• Regional cohesion
• Representation and communication

Through the collaboration of regional development practitioners.

Membership is open to anyone who believes they have something to offer to the network or something they can gain from engagement. The network meets quarterly with each meeting providing an opportunity for networking, professional development and the discussion of a current issue/topic. Members also communicate electronically sharing information, events and ideas.

The network is convened by a small group of members with the Advance Cairns Regional Development Officer acting as the secretariat

Our motto is “bringing regional development practitioners together to build the region”

Click here to download members contact details . Regional Development Practitioners Network list (July 2010)