Helping Grazing Enterprises Rebuild Stronger
Exclusion Fencing Recovery Grants are available to primary producers impacted by western Queensland floods.
These grants support the repair and reconstruction of exclusion and cluster fencing infrastructure across eligible Local Government Areas, including in the RAPAD region: Barcaldine, Barcoo, Blackall-Tambo, Boulia, Diamantina, Longreach, Winton.
Find out moreRAPAD provided a considered response to the Queensland Government to its Draft Waste Strategy during public consultation in June 2025.
Read moreA new region-wide initiative is putting the spotlight on creative talent and workforce development across Central West Queensland. The project is focused on building long-term capability and opportunity in the arts, culture and creative industries.
Read moreBe a part of developing our Central West Queensland Arts, Cultural and Creative Industries Workforce Plan. RAPAD is hosting workshops across the region.
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Central West Queensland is our home and we’re here to benefit our local communities by working collectively with our governments and improving economic growth.
We advocate, consult and advise relevant State and Federal ministers and government agencies based on our region’s needs.
The challenges of our local communities influence our actions, and out region sits at the heart of everything we do.
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We are a close and collaborative team passionate about Central West Queensland’s future and the region’s opportunities.
We have decades of investment and operational experience and have a successful track record for developing for profit entities and delivering state and federal government programs.
Learn moreRAPAD often takes on the role of gathering the evidence, region proofing generic data or information and doing the leg work to find out exactly what is happening in our region so we and others can make informed decisions about the best way forward for our community. Find out more about the work we’ve done or about the region by checking out our publications.
View allThe Strategic Plan sets out RAPADs strategic direction and focus between 2022-2025.
Read moreA comprehensive investigation to better understand the current and future energy landscape for the CWQ region.
Read moreWe’re working to understand how creative arts activities contribute to the vitality, wellbeing and sustainability of communities. Projects include Woven Stories and CWQ Grow Your Own – Arts, Cultural and Creative Workforce Plan.
Read moreRAPAD is a keen collaborator, supporter and advisor to individuals and entities wanting to serve or improve our region. We’d love to know how we can help you.