Regional Development Australia Orana

Name

Regional Development Australia Orana

Legal name

Regional Development Australia - Orana

Website

https://rdaorana.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAE

Regional & Land Use Planning

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

Keywords

• Regional economic development
• Migration agreement services
• Workforce attraction programs
• Community co-working space
• Regional talent sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubbo

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded by Australian Government through the Regional Development Australia network. RDA Orana operates as a national network of 50 committees supporting economic development across regional Australia.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Regional Development Australia Orana is a government-funded regional development organization operating as part of a national network of 50 RDAs supporting economic development across the Orana region of Western NSW, Australia. It delivers migration services through the Orana DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement), operates The Vault Talent Bank online talent platform, manages The Exchange Orana co-working space, runs The Welcome Experience workforce attraction program, and facilitates infrastructure and community development projects across 12 local government areas.

Product overview

Regional Development Australia Orana is a regional development organization that provides a portfolio of services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include migration services (Orana DAMA), talent sourcing (The Vault Talent Bank), coworking facilities (The Exchange Orana), workforce attraction (The Welcome Experience), and infrastructure planning (Golden Highway Transport Study). The organization also runs signature event programs including REIIF (Resources, Energy & Industry Innovation Forum), Inland Growth Summit, Orana Youth Forum, and Orana Outlook Forum. These programs collectively support economic development, workforce development, and community growth across the Orana region of NSW.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Exchange Orana: Community-first co-working space providing desks, private offices and meeting rooms for hire, supporting local and regional businesses.
• The Vault Talent Bank
• Orana DAMA

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Exchange Dubbo (Now The Exchange Orana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRDA Orana took over management and operations of The Exchange Dubbo (renamed The Exchange Orana) in May 2024, with founder Jillian Kilby retaining building ownership. The Exchange Orana serves as a community co-working space and home for The Vault Talent Bank, supporting the 12 local government regions with working and meeting spaces.
• Association of Mining & Energy Related Councils NSW (MERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMERC partners with RDA Orana to co-host the annual Resources, Energy & Industry Innovation Forum (REIIF). MERC provides support for councils impacted by mining and energy-related activities in NSW and collaborates on managing community transition and social licenses.
• CommSecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommSec served as a supporting partner for the 2023 Orana Outlook Dinner event, with Chief Economist Craig James as keynote speaker providing economic analysis for the region.
• NSW Minerals CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSW Minerals Council partners with RDA Orana and MERC for the annual REIIF forum, contributing industry expertise and sponsorship for resources and energy sector discussions.
• NSW Energy & Resources Knowledge HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization contributing to REIIF forum sponsorship and supporting energy sector knowledge sharing in regional NSW.
• The Energy ChartercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRDA Orana alongside The Energy Charter launched the Regional Energy Collaboration Framework - an innovative initiative for regional energy transition. They co-hosted an event gathering over 40 local leaders to shape Australia's energy transition.
• The Vault Talent BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline platform managed by RDA Orana linking individuals and businesses to skilled consultants, professionals, sole traders, and start-ups who live and work in the Orana region. Supports regional talent showcase and flexible workforce matching.
• 12 Local Government AreascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRDA Orana provides support to 12 local councils across the Orana region: Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Coonamble, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Mid-Western, Narromine, Walgett, Warren, and Warrumbungle. Councils use The Exchange Orana facilities and receive regional development support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RDA_Orana
• Facebookfacebook.com/RDAOrana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regional-development-australia-orana
• Instagraminstagram.com/rdaorana

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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