What We Do
The South West Development Commission is a State Government agency which works to help develop the South West regional economy and enhance the qualities that make the region so unique.
The Commission works in close partnership with other State and Commonwealth Government bodies, local government, industry, business and community groups to ensure the region develops in a positive and sustainable way for the future.
- We help maximize local jobs by attracting new business and industry to the region, and by helping existing business and industry to grow.
- We identify gaps in government services and infrastructure, and work to address these gaps.
- We support the development of communities and small towns and undertake capital works programs on behalf of the State Government.
Among the services we provide include:
Business investment support
We can help you negotiate statutory requirements, provide information on industrial land and infrastructure, and business assistance programs. We work closely with industry groups to ensure a coordinated and efficient service to local business.
Export assistance - getting small business into exporting
If you're planning to start exporting, or if you are already exporting but would like to increase your sales, let us help you. The TradeStart office located in Bunbury provides a direct link to 117 Austrade offices overseas.
Skilled migration
We help local business find people from overseas with specific skills to fill vacancies that are hard to fill locally. We help businesses wishing to sponsor a skilled migrant, and prospective migrants wanting to move to the region.
Grants
The South West Development Commission offers financial assistance for projects and events that create economic benefits for the region, have regional significance, and promote the region as an attractive destination. Each year we have two grants funding rounds through the Regional Development Scheme and the South West Events program.
Community development
Our people are important to us. We initiate and develop projects that enhance the lifestyle and unique qualities of the South West. We also provide information about the region and undertake research to help regional and state government decision making. We value diversity and equity in our region and work to encourage self-reliance and create better access to services. View more information on our projects and our Regional Coordinators.