OUR VISION for the FUTURE

Our region will develop economic opportunities through the development of the Red Centre Way

OUR MISSION

To achieve this vision we will focus on:

• Improve telecommunications infrastructure
• Develop cultural experiences and tourism product
• Improve the transition into local jobs
• Expanding regional employment and training
• Develop and improve road infrastructure

 OUR PRIORITIES

Regional Growth – Sharing in Our Prosperity

• Support  and assist cultural tourism
• Develop specific art tours incorporating existing art centres in communities
• Develop a RCW tourism map for the region
• Hold an Indigenous Economic Development Conference with a focus on the RCW late 2009
• Investigate  development of a network of good gravel roads to and from communities along the RCW

Investing in Our Territory

• Investigate developing an application from the Future Fund or other government funding programs for bush; with joint partners (Voyages, Santos, CLC, other communities and government) for the delivery of affordable voice and broadband services.
• Develop telecommunications signage along the RCW declaring type and range of coverage
• Extend the Larapinta trail from Mount Sonder to Tyler’s Pass, Gosse Bluff and Haast Bluff Region
• Develop 4x4 routes in the region with supporting cultural activities
• Investigate the feasibility of a mechanics workshop and service station along the RCW as traffic increases
• Investigate solar energy opportunities along the RCW in conjunction with Desert Knowledge Australia
• Develop a road maintenance program on the link between Hermannsburg and Glen Helen

Developing Our Workforce

• Align the school curriculum with tourism activity – tour guiding through VET
• Access the Employing Indigenous Territorians – Business Support Program
• Work with local schools and Yirrara College to improve transition into local jobs with a tourism emphasis

Improving Our Productivity

• Work with the Australian Government and their contracted Job Network Providers to skill people in identified jobs along the RCW