RDA Gold Coast

🎙️LATEST PODCAST: Stay engaged, stay passionate’: A journey of leadership & service - Interview with The Hon Rob Borbidge AO 🎧FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gVAMf3wU If not for a bold tax reform in the 1970s, the life and career of the Hon Rob Borbidge AO - and the political landscape of Queensland - might have unfolded very differently. Raised on a sheep farm in Victoria, it was the abolition of Queensland's death duties that spurred his family to relocate to the Gold Coast. This move eventually led Rob to be elected as the Member for Surfers Paradise, a position he held with distinction for over 20 years, before becoming Queensland’s 35th Premier in 1996. In this inspiring conversation, Rob reflects on his formative years, the moment that sparked his political career and his extensive community work with LifeFlight Australia and Experience Gold Coast. He shares his thoughts on the essence of leadership, the importance of giving back, and the legacy he has helped shape as one of Queensland’s most respected elder statesmen. 🎥Special thanks to Dan Bowers from Bowerbird Media Group for editing the teaser! #RDAGoldCoast #GoldCoastInsiderPodcast #TheHonRobBorbidgeAO #GoldCoast

🎉Big News! 🎉 RDA Gold Coast is thrilled to announce we’ve been awarded a Special Commendation for our Gold Coast Emerging Biomedical Industry Project in the ‘Investing in Industries and Local Economies’ category! 🥳🏆 This week, our CEO, Estella Rodighiero, Chairman Nick Scott, and Deputy Chair Dr Chris Davis joined RDAs from across the nation in Busselton, WA, for the 2024 RDA National Forum hosted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. Themed ‘Big Challenges, Big Opportunities’, the forum gathered leaders to discuss regional growth and development opportunities. Kicking off the Forum, the inaugural 2024 RDA Awards was held on Monday 28 October, recognising the incredible contributions of RDAs in supporting their communities. The awards were presented by The Hon Don Punch WA Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering and assisted by Mayor of Busselton, Phill Cronin. Our award-winning project, initiated by RDA Gold Coast in partnership with the City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, and Queensland Government’s Department of State Development and Infrastructure, delivered a groundbreaking 10-year strategy and action plan to drive growth and innovation in the biomedical sector on the Gold Coast. 🥼🧬 👏Huge congratulations to all the award winners and finalists! Check out the full list of winners and their incredible projects here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjquA32B #RDAGoldCoast #RDAAwards #RDANationalForum #Biomedical #RIF 

Our CEO, Estella Rodighiero, proudly represented RDA Gold Coast at the Economic Development Australia Limited 2024 Conference, where RDA Gold Coast was honoured as a finalist in the National Economic Development Awards for Excellence! ✨🏅 We were thrilled to be recognised in the Economic Development – Sustainable Initiatives and Energy Transition category for our Sustainable Gold Coast website. 🌱💻 The event was a true showcase of excellence in economic development, with insightful presentations, actionable takeaways, and engaging discussions throughout the day. 🤝 The Evening Gala Awards added an extra layer of celebration, with a stunning venue, entertainment, and an inspiring atmosphere. It was truly special to honour the achievements of our peers in such a memorable setting. 🎵 A huge congratulations to the EDA team for delivering a well-executed event from start to finish! 👏A big shout-out to our fellow RDAs, Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island Incorporated and Regional Development Australia - Mid West & Gascoyne for being finalists in their respective categories! Explore our finalist-worthy website👉 https://lnkd.in/gTJXcnJG #rdagoldcoast #rdas #sustainablegoldcoast #NEDC2024 #GalaAwards 

Our CEO, Estella Rodighiero, had the privilege of attending an inspiring evening with Queensland Leaders Gold Coast, featuring Bruce Stewart, CEO of Walkinshaw Andretti United, who delivered a captivating keynote that left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. 🏎️💨 The atmosphere was electric, with engaging discussions, insightful questions, and meaningful exchanges, creating a sense of connection and shared purpose. 💡 👏A huge thank you to Optus, Nick Channell and Jodie Archibald for hosting the Queensland Leaders Gold Coast Members & Team. We wish the Walkinshaw Andretti Racing team smooth roads ahead for this weekend! #rdagoldcoast #optus #queenslandleaders #racing #gc500 

Struggling to attract and retain the right talent? Join Study Queensland's Innovation Challenge on the Gold Coast, November 14, 2024. This unique event will connect your business with interdisciplinary teams of international students and graduates to tackle one of the top industry challenges this year – attracting and retaining talent. Why Participate? 💼 Tap into emerging talent (100+ students participating) 💼 Address your own specific challenge around talent retention and attraction 💼 Gain fresh, innovative solutions from diverse teams 💼 Boost your visibility – Study Queensland & TIQ will promote your participation 💼 Consultation opportunity if you're looking to export overseas 💼 No cost to get involved! Interested? Connect with Susan Schlinker susan.schlinker@tiq.qld.gov.au and Ben Bawden ben.bawden@tiq.qld.gov.au to express your interest. #InnovationChallenge #StudyQueensland #TalentAttraction #GoldCoast #EmergingTalent #BusinessGrowth

Our CEO, Estella Rodighiero, had the pleasure of attending the Economic Development Australia Limited Awards last week. RDA GC are proud to be a finalist in the 2024 National Economic Development – Awards for Excellence in the category of: Economic Development – Sustainable Initiatives and Energy Transition category, we’re incredibly proud to have been named a finalist for our Sustainable Gold Coast webpage!🌱✨ 🎉Huge congratulations to all the winners and fellow finalists – your work is truly inspiring! 🏆Check out the full list of winners and finalists here: https://lnkd.in/gzi--v6c #SustainableGoldCoast #EDAAwards2024 #ProudFinalist #RDAGoldCoast

📢The Project Noticeboard for Round 3 of the Mobile Network Hardening Program is NOW OPEN! 📱The Australian Government opened a Project Noticeboard for Round 3 of the Mobile Network Hardening Program to allow local governments and local parliamentarians to submit potential mobile network resilience upgrade projects or locations for consideration by potential applicants when preparing their applications for funding. Projects submitted to the Project Noticeboard must be located in: 📡regional, remote and peri-urban Australia; and 📡have been impacted by, or at risk of, Natural Disasters For more information and a map eligible locations, visit➡️ https://lnkd.in/g4UB-b5D For the Project Noticeboard, visit➡️ https://lnkd.in/gvFNHKp2

🌟RDA Gold Coast was honoured to be an Award Supporter for the 2024 Gold Coast Women in Business Awards held on 4 October!🌟 Our CEO Estella Rodighiero shares her congratulations to all the winners and finalists and highlights the importance of these prestigious Awards in empowering women leaders. A huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists! You continue to inspire and elevate the Gold Coast business community. 🎉💪 👏A special thank you to Karen Phillips for organising this annual event and for being an incredible advocate for women in business on the Gold Coast. 🎥Big thanks to Dan Bowers from Bowerbird Media Group for editing the video! #RDAGoldCoast #GCWomenInBusinessAwards #GCWomenInBusiness #Empowerment #Leadership #InspiringChange #CelebratingWomen

RDA Gold Coast, in collaboration with Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce, Gold Coast North Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc, Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce, Gold Coast Junior Chamber of Commerce, Mudgeeraba Chamber of Commerce, and Southport Chamber of Commerce, proudly hosted Engage: The Future of Staff Dynamics. 💼🧑💼 As the fifth event of City of Gold Coast Business Week, the evening was filled with insights and innovation! We were honoured to have His Worship, the Gold Coast Mayor, Cr Tom Tate, speak about the new Gold Coast Economic Outlook Report 2024, highlighting the incredible growth of our city. 📈 Our amazing panellists—Peter Bond from YTB PLUMBING , Jade A. from Claxon, and Gerard Murtagh from MouldMen delivered invaluable insights on talent acquisition, retention strategies, and risk management, with Ann Moore from the Gold Coast Bulletin as our MC. 👔 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this event on shaping the future of work! ⭐ #GoldCoast #GoldCoastBusinessWeek #JointChambers #RDAGoldCoast #CityofGoldCoast #FutureOfWork #TalentAcquision #RetentionStrategies #RiskManagement

🚨OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED: The Gold Coast Economic Outlook Report 2024🚨 The City of Gold Coast has officially launched the 2024 Economic Outlook Report which is designed to provide a yearly overview of Gold Coast’s economic performance, outlook and comparison to state and national economies. 📖Report Highlights: 📈Gold Coast is Australia's fastest growing economy post-COVID and outperforming projections. 📈Gold Coast's sustained growth is higher than other benchmark economies such as greater Perth, greater Brisbane, greater Adelaide, ACT, Australia, Queensland, greater Sydney, and greater Melbourne. 📈Moreover, in year ending June 2023, GRP growth, GRP per capita, growth in tertiary qualifications, and job-to-worker ratio have exceeded projections. Access the full report here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gxpZw4y8 #GoldCoast #GoldCoastEconomy #EconomicOutlook #CityofGoldCoast #Australia