The 2015 National Forum hosted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Regional Development brings together key representatives from RDA committees around Australia to discuss issues affecting economic growth in regional areas.

RDA Hunter Chairman, Mr Mike Slater has been invited to deliver a keynote address ‘Developing Effective Projects to Grow Regional Economies’. Mr Slater will highlight RDA Hunter’s workforce and skills development initiative, the ME Program.

Delivering outcomes for the Hunter, the ME Program is a prime example of industry and schools collaborating to grow the region’s economy and prepare a skilled workforce for the future