Projects

The Desert Knowledge Australia project aims to build knowledge and business networks between small businesses with the support of government and industry agencies across desert locations, including Alice Springs, Port Augusta, Broken Hill, Mt Isa and Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The Commission is involved in the Inter-Regional Video Conference Meetings.

To provide facilitation services to communities and agencies where appropriate.

The GEDC disseminates and sources grant information for government and community groups as required.

The GEDC administers the funding for the Royalties for Regions, Goldfields-Esperance Regional Grants Scheme (GERGS). The primary objective of this scheme is to provide funding for regional projects that will benefit Goldfields-Esperance communities. Further information relating to this fund can be found at http://www.gedc.wa.gov.au/grants.php . The next funding round is scheduled to open in the near future.

The Commission continues to promote the region as a great place to work, live and invest using different concepts such as university open days, supporting recruitment initiatives, the development of a regional CD and brochure, and other projects as determined.