ceda future of the wheatbelt forum sept 2104 j archer
DESCRIPTION
The Wheatbelt in WA has experienced a challenging transition similar to other regions reliant on extensive agriculture. This presentation identifie the role that the key drivers of regional development - population size, industry and proximity - may play in the future emphasising the growing importance of the relationship of the esstern part of the region with Perth. The opportunity for towns in the Avon to work together and the challenge of leveraging Asian demand for agriculture to support growth. The trends in population of regions are also reviewed, emphasising the importance of the super boomer trend to the future of this region.TRANSCRIPT
• RAI Work in Progress
• The Changing Wheatbelt
• Engaging with Population Trends
• Preparing for Growth and Change
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
[IN]SIGHT - the regional competitiveness index
Putting data backinto the hands ofregional Australia
The Future of Regional Australia – The next phase of
growth
Better Government in Regional Australia – Meeting the
regional services challenge
Population Mobility – The Returners, Super Boomers,
Immigration
WA Projects – WA Regional Cities, Population Growth,
Non-Place Based Work Trends, Access to Finance
RAI WORK IN PROGRESS
THE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL REGIONAL ECONOMIES
A changing global economy
and supply chains constantly
requiring new ways to compete
Rapidly evolving technology
reducing the tyranny of
distance but increasing
speed of change
Unknown factors that can’t
be predicted but must be
anticipated and managed
Ageing population and
more mobile world
shifting demographics,
lifestyles and reshaping
communities
On-going tensions
between resource
use and
conservation
Weakened central government control
Industry
Will the
agribusiness
opportunity
provide
transformation
options for the
eastern and
southern areas?
Proximity
Is there more
economic
potential in the
rise of the
connected lifestyle
in peri-urban
areas?
Size
Can the ‘Avon Arc’
of Northam,
Toodyay and York
work together to
secure growth?
THE FUTURE WHEATBELT – ECONOMY AND COMMUNITIES
The nature of these three factors will shape the Wheatbelt economy’s internal dynamics, external relationships and future opportunities.
WHEATBELT POPULATION DISTRIBUTION AND GROWTH
2,000 to 4,999
1,000 to 1,999
Less than 1,000
Population key
5,000 to 14,999
Westonia 6.1%
Kondinin
3.3%
Yilgarn 4.8%
Dandaragan
1.8%
Gingin 1.7%
Chittering
4.9%
Cuballing 2.3%
Wandering 4.6%
Cunderdin
1.4%Toodyay 1.3%
THE FUTURE WHEATBELT - POPULATION
Young people
leavingA challenge for
every region
Super
BoomersMaking the most of
the ageing trend
The ReturnersPeople shifting
back at working age
International
MigrationBringing people
together to grow
communities
SUPER BOOMERS IN THE WHEATBELT
THE FUTURE WHEATBELT - LEADING AND EMBRACING
CHANGE
Managing change or creating
creating it? The role of local
local government and regional
regional organisations
A partnership between
regional leaders, the private
private sector and
government – activating
resources
Investing in things that will
shape the future
THE FUTURE WHEATBELT
A changing economy
embracing opportunity in
agribusiness, mining, tourism
and healthcare
Leveraging technology to
engage and compete in the
world
Monitoring the external
environment to turn
change to local advantage
Ageing population
contributing to vibrant
communities,
engagement with the
metropolis and
connected lifestyles
Natural resources
underpin quality of
life and industry
Regional and
local leaders
leading
change in co-
operation with
government
LET’S KEEP THE
CONVERSATION GOING
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