Holistic
vision
We believe regional development goes beyond an economic plan. We take a holistic approach, working within communities to help them to articulate their vision, then align local organisations, governments, service providers, and businesses behind shared goals.
Place-based
approach
From theory of change and strategy design, to mapping local ecosystems and identifying partnership opportunities, to strategy implementation and evaluation, our services help communities work towards long-term and sustainable outcomes.
Diverse
experience
We have years of experience supporting regional and remote initiatives towards more sustainable economies. We understand the enablers of development in these contexts, such as education, business development, land tenure, finance, service integration, governance and intercultural engagement.
Case studies
Gunyaŋara Master Plan
Developing a 20-year master plan for the island of Gunyaŋara with the Ŋarrariyal Aboriginal Corporation towards Gumatj Traditional Owners' economic and social vision.
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Developing the Latrobe Valley
Helping the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet better understand the economic realities of life for Aboriginal people in the Latrobe Valley.
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Groote Eylandt future strategy
With manganese mining on Groote Eylandt winding-down over the next 10 years, we have been developing a plan to shape the island's future economy.
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Regional Development Victoria
Our evaluation of the Regional Community Leadership Program helped us define the common features of effective leadership programs.
Learn moreOur clients include
Anindilyakwa Land Council
BHP
Campbell Page
Central Land Council
Developing East Arnhem Limited
Indigenous Business Australia
Kimberly Land Council
Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa
Ŋarrariyal Aboriginal Corporation
National Indigenous Australians Agency
New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council
Northern Land Council
Regional Development Victoria
South32
Victorian of Jobs Precincts and Regions
Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet
Our insights
Developing East Arnhem Limited
We developed DEAL's 2020-25 strategic plan for a resilient East Arnhem economy with Nhulunbuy as a regional centre and Yolŋu people as leaders.
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Investing in community
Our cost-benefit analysis found that every dollar invested in the Martu desert community of Parnngurr could result in three dollars of avoided costs.
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Traditional decision-making
SVA Consulting's Cameron Winnet discusses Garma 2019 and why traditional decision making must be at the heart of Indigenous engagement.
Read moreMeet our practice experts
Brendan Ferguson
Brendan is a Director in the Consulting team and leads our Regional Development practice.
Gillian Turnbull
Gillian is a Director in the Consulting team and is a specialist in community employment solutions.
Cameron Winnett
Cameron is a Manager, Consulting with a focus on economic and regional development initiatives in Indigenous communities.
A talented and diverse team
Our team of over 40 professionals come from the top of their fields.
