Regions Rising National Summit: People Power

Be part of the national conversation shaping the future of regional Australia. The Regions Rising National Summit brings together leaders from community, industry and government to explore what is possible when people come together around shared goals.

14.09.2026 | Regions Rising

Regional Movers Index

The Regional Movers Index provides new insights into population movements between Australia’s regions and capital cities. Developed by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), it enables population growth hotspots to be identified faster than ever before.

30.03.2026 | Regional Movers Index

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Take part in our Masterclass Program

Designed exclusively for CEOs and Executives, this intensive experience builds the strategic capabilities needed to navigate complexity, influence systems, unlock high-impact opportunities and drive transformative change across our regions.

02.06.2026 | Education

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Regional Migration Experience

Migration has played a vital role in shaping regional Australia’s communities and economies. While regional populations continue to grow through internal movement, only a small share of international migrants currently settle outside major cities.

08.05.2026 | Research Report

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Regionalisation Ambition 2032 - Year 3 Progress Report

The Regionalisation Ambition 2032 – Year 3 Progress Report outlines Australia's progress toward rebalancing national growth by strengthening regional communities.

7.10.2025 | Research Report

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Regions Rising WA

Join us in Perth, Western Australia, for a dynamic day of insights, discussions, and networking. This event will showcase regional strengths, explore critical issues, and share actionable strategies grounded in RAI’s research.

30.06.2026 | Regions Rising

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Regional Labour Markets Update – April 2026 31 May 2026 Regional Labour Market Update Using datasets from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) provides a monthly snapshot of the regional labour market. Read more	31/05/2026 9:00:00 AM
Regional Labour Markets Update – March 2026 28 April 2026 Regional Labour Market Update Using datasets from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) provides a monthly snapshot of the regional labour market. Read more	28/04/2026 9:00:00 AM
Ten million Australians now call the regions home as growth continues 07 April 2026 News Ten million people now call regional Australia home, and Western Australia is leading the way with its regional population growing faster than the cities, according to a deep dive into the latest population statistics released by the ABS. Read more	7/04/2026 6:00:00 AM
When systems fail, regions feel it first 31 March 2026 News Across the country, this fuel crisis is not theoretical. Diesel bowsers are running dry. Petrol prices are surging. Farming communities are facing real uncertainty about supply. Read more	31/03/2026 11:00:00 AM

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Regions Rising National Summit: People Power

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Regional Labour Markets Update – April 2026

Regional Labour Markets Update – March 2026

Ten million Australians now call the regions home as growth continues

When systems fail, regions feel it first

Upcoming Events

Collaborative Governance for Regional Development

Regions Rising - Western Australia

Regions Rising National Summit

Regionalisation Dialogue Day 2026

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