Latest updates

2020 Shared Inquiry Program: Preliminary Findings
Two major research reports from the RAI’s 2020 Intergovernmental Shared Inquiry Program are nearing completion. […]

2020 Shared Inquiry Program: Preliminary Findings
Two major research reports from the RAI’s 2020 Intergovernmental Shared Inquiry Program are nearing completion. […]

RAI announces new body to help drive National Awareness Campaign
The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) will today officially launch the Regional Activators Alliance (RAA) – […]
A VIBRANT FUTURE FOR REGIONAL AUSTRALIA
Independent and informed by both research and ongoing dialogue with the community, the Regional Australia Institute develops policy and advocates for change to build a stronger economy and a better quality of life in regional Australia – for the benefit of all Australians.
[In]Sight: Australia’s Regional Competitiveness Index is the lens regions need to make the most of their advantages. Browse 624 regional competitiveness profiles using our online tool.
InForm is our freely accessible database of over 2000 pieces of research relevant to regional Australia. Search the database now or contribute your knowledge.
Innovation Watch is a platform to celebrate and grow community-led development. Exchange ideas, share experiences and inspire others by contributing your story.
RAI’s Pathfinder Initiative provides communities with a clear vision of what is driving change and a plan of action to realise their region’s potential.
RAI’s Regional Accelerator programs are designed to inspire broad scale change across regional areas. Find out more about the Regional Accelerator programs we’ve rolled out and get in touch to find out how we can work together.
Blogs

Regional job vacancies set new high in October
Dr Kim Houghton, RAI Chief Economist In October 2020, there were over 54,000 job vacancies […]

Regions Doubling Down or Diversifying
Explore our new research about the impacts of economic specialisation and diversification on Australia’s mid-sized […]
Media releases

Innovate with nbn grants to help drive regional innovation
Joint media release with NBN Co Applications are now open for the new Innovate with […]

Regions are rising to the recovery challenge
A regional renaissance could be the key to economic recovery post-COVID-19 with resource and agricultural […]
Media coverage

[In]sight: Numbers game shows Moree embracing innovation
As seen in The Land, 21 July 2018 In the end, numbers are numbers. It’s […]

Can migration boost regional development?
As seen in The Land, 21 July 2018 Many rural areas have no spare workforce. […]
Videos

Community Narrative Interviews
We asked three people about their town’s experience with migration and the impact it has […]