Regional Development Australia Orana - NSW (RDA-Orana) is part of a national initiative based on building partnerships and ensuring that all governments and stakeholders are responsive to local priorities and needs. It is a conduit between government and local communities, and a provider of information. RDA committees such as RDA-Orana are non profit community-based organisations. Committees comprise committed members of the region and represent the community, business and local government. Each RDA committee has a broad and diverse skills base and demonstrated networks and alliances. Each RDA committee includes members from local government. RDA committees will have 5 key roles which, collectively, ensure that they achieve the outcomes required by governments:- Consultation and Engagement with the Community Informed Regional planning Whole-of- Government Activities Promotion of Government Programs Community & Economic Development