Regional Development Victoria

About Regional Development Victoria Regional Development Victoria (RDV) is the Victorian Government’s lead agency responsible for rural and regional economic development. RDV operates in partnership with regional businesses and communities, and all tiers of government to deliver the Government’s regional development agenda and instigate positive change for regional and rural Victorians. Our work includes enabling businesses to invest to consolidate and grow jobs, strengthen regional economies and enrich the social fabric of Victoria’s regional cities and towns. RDV provides this support through a series of funding mechanisms, most notably the Government’s [Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund](https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/about-us/regional-jobs-and-infrastructure-fund) that is designed to deliver important place-based planning and infrastructure investment around the state. Our work aligns closely with State Budget initiatives that include implementing better transport and digital connectivity, more affordable housing, comprehensive health, education and community infrastructure throughout rural and regional Victoria. RDV helps facilitate such targeted outcomes via nine [Regional Partnerships](https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-partnerships) that are made up of local representatives from industry, government and the community. Our role with each partnership involves building consensus around regional priorities, assembling cases for action and investment, and supporting engagement to ensure local priorities are shared directly with government. RDV is also instrumental in helping regional Victorians manage life-changing events, from industry transition to natural disasters such as bushfires and floods.