Our Work
Driving Regional Development Across Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa
RDAMBSC is undertaking a program of work to develop data and provide practical input to stakeholders on opportunities to achieve sustainable economic development.
Our efforts have focused on identifying opportunities to attract and support the growth of advanced industry by leveraging local competitive advantages and addressing identified constraints.
We recognise that conditions for sustainable industry growth require insight and effort across multiple interconnected domains:
Our Projects
RDAMBSC has undertaken a range of projects to examine these domains individually or holistically. Documents cleared for public release are available for download below.
Sunshine Coast Regional Jobs Committee – Regional Analysis Report
Sunshine Coast Regional Jobs Committee / RDAMBSC
A regional analysis of the Sunshine Coast’s workforce, economy and keyindustries, identifying barriers to growth and a targeted workforce development strategy to address critical skills shortages.
UTS Regional Analysis — Shaping the Future
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Two companion documents providing a comprehensive profile of the region and a forward-looking analysis of economic development opportunities, infrastructure, innovation, sustainability and wellbeing.
Space + Place: Aerospace Sector Analysis
Australian National University (ANU InSpace, I2S & Gunggandji Aerospace)
A two-part pilot series examining priority regional opportunities in the aerospace sector and exploring public acceptance and social licence considerations for the sector’s development in the region.
INDUSTRY (SECTORS) February 2025
PCB Connect Initiative — Enabling Sovereign Capability
RDA Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast, AIDN, MEFSC
A national initiative to address Australia’s lack of sovereign printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing. Aims to define a national ambition for sovereign PCB capability and strengthen Australia’s competitiveness in advanced manufacturing and defence supply chains.
Strategy
Including long-term goals, local conditions and opportunity landscape
Community
People
Industry
Infrastructure
Including sectors of interest and the needs of existing and prospective businesses
Regulatory
Including sectors of interest and the needs of existing and prospective businesses
Our Focus Areas
Our work is organised across four strategic focus areas drawn from the RDAMBSC Priority Matrix. Together, these areas reflect our commitment to driving purpose-led engagement to unlock economic potential across the corridor.
Connectivity and Knowledge
Advanced Industries and Innovation
Sustainability and Regeneration
