GSDC work for the Great Southern region stretching from the northern shires of Woodanilling and Kent to the South Coast, and from Nornalup in the west, to the Fitzgerald River National Park in the east.

We are critical on-the-ground connectors, advocates, and influencers for regional development in the Great Southern. We:

  • Cultivate – We foster an environment where development and job creation flourish.
  • Collaborate – We build strategic partnerships that amplify impact and create shared knowledge.
  • Connect – We bridge opportunities with access, linking people, businesses, and communities to essential services, funding, and markets.
  • Champion – We advocate for the region’s strengths, celebrate achievements, and promote potential to broader audiences.

Our Board of Management leads the commission providing overarching strategic and policy direction, in pursuit of our vision and goals for the region. A dedicated and passionate team of GSDC staff work within the region, across a diverse range of regional projects, guided by this strategic direction.

Our projects encompass all areas of the Great Southern, and our reach spans from individual guidance and support for local businesses and community groups, to influencing strategic priorities within higher levels of government. The GSDC’s work, while diverse and wide-ranging, is always centred on our vision for development of the region.

Vision Statement
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Stirling Range, credit Jake Wilton
A thriving, resilient Great Southern region where sustainable growth, natural and cultural richness, and safe and inclusive communities drive a shared prosperity and diversified future for its people.

Core Values

Underpinning all our decisions and actions are our values:

Community

We are part of the Great Southern. We work alongside our communities and provide foresight, guidance, and stewardship to support their vibrancy, diversity, and long-term prosperity.

Curiosity

We stay open-minded and forward-looking, using evidence, insights, and new ideas to drive innovation, shape opportunities and create meaningful outcomes.

Equity

We are committed to fairness and opportunity for all, ensuring people and places across the region benefit from growth and change.

Integrity

We act with honesty, professionalism, and accountability, building trust through openness and collaboration.