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Jan 15, 2026

GSDC Monthly Grants Highlights

Great Southern Development Commission is proud to partner with GrantGuru to provide you this free service to search all grant opportunities. See a selection of grants from GrantGuru, below.

Oct 07, 2025

Albany Premiere of We Bury the Dead

The Albany-filmed feature We Bury the Dead premiered at the Albany Entertainment Centre on 23 September, drawing a full house as part of the CinefestOZ Albany film festival. The screening marked a milestone for regional screen production, with Albany’s streetscapes and natural assets featuring prominently throughout the film.

Aug 11, 2025

VIDEO RED Grant Recipient – Ocean Beach Allied Health Centre

RED Grant recipient Ocean Beach Allied Health Centre talk about what a RED Grant did for them.

Jul 28, 2025

Minister for Regional Development Tours the Great Southern

GSDC hosted the Minister for Regional Development to mark major milestones and highlight the region’s role in shaping Western Australia’s future.

Jun 28, 2025

Local businesses connect with government buyers

The GSDC’s Local Content Program provided a targeted networking event helping local businesses unlock opportunities in government contracting and regional development.

Jun 23, 2025

2025 Great Southern Budget Briefing

The GSDC hosted a regional briefing on the 2025–26 State Budget, connecting government with local stakeholders.

Jun 05, 2025

Great Southern Wines Showcased in Southeast Asia

As part of our ongoing trade development efforts, the GSDC was proud to support the promotion of Great Southern wines on the international stage through a series of wine masterclasses and trade tastings held in Thailand and Singapore in May.

Jun 03, 2025

Contracting to Government: Meet the Buyer Event

Understand the Process. Unlock the Opportunities.

May 19, 2025

Ministers Tour the Great Southern

The Minister for Regional Development and Minister for the Great Southern recently visited the region to engage with local stakeholders and gain firsthand insights into key initiatives and development opportunities.

Apr 28, 2025

Taste Great Southern 2025: A Wild Culinary Adventure Begins

The Great Southern’s culinary culture takes center stage this week, with food and wine focussed festival Taste Great Southern 2025 kicking off.

Apr 14, 2025

Craft Beer and Spirits Showcase Breaks New Ground

Great Southern businesses featured at the inaugural WA Craft Beer and Spirits Innovation Trade Showcase in Perth earlier this month, connecting local, interstate, and international buyers with Western Australian producers.  

Apr 07, 2025

GSDC Annual Report Win

The GSDC 2023-24 Annual Report received a Bronze Award at the 40th Annual W.S. Lonnie Awards for excellence and accountability in public sector annual reporting.

Mar 26, 2025

Breaking barriers to independence through driver training

Recent outcomes from the Great Southern Wanderer Program have demonstrated the value of this unique driver-mentor initiative, aimed at supporting Aboriginal and disadvantaged communities to gain and maintain driver’s licences.

Feb 28, 2025

WA’s Regional Development Collaboration

Staff from all 9 of Western Australia’s regional development commissions (RDCs) gathered alongside the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in Perth for the third annual Regional Development Collaboration Workshop.

Jan 30, 2025

Ocean Beach Allied Health Centre Opens

The brand new Ocean Beach Physio Allied Health Centre opened earlier this month in Denmark, with the support and celebration of the local community.
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Acknowledgement of Country Ngala kattidj nidja Noongar moort boodja wer gorah-gorah wer yy-i wer mila. Ngala koort-kwab nidja boodja-k wer kattidj netingar wer bee-dee-eer wer gorah-gorah wer yy-i wer mila - We acknowledge this is Noongar people’s country from long, long ago to now to the future. We are happy to be on this country and acknowledge ancestors and elders from long, long ago to now to the future.
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    Our Region The Great Southern is one of nine regions in Western Australia, taking in several hundred kilometres of the State’s pristine southern coastline. Our region’s geography includes ancient mountain ranges, deep forests, productive farmland, and breathtaking coastal scenery. View All Regions
    • Albany
    • Broomehill-Tambellup
    • Cranbrook
    • Denmark
    • Gnowangerup
    • Jerramungup
    • Katanning
    • Kent
    • Kojonup
    • Plantagenet
    • Woodanilling
  • Our Focus
    Our Focus We focus on the Great Southern’s people, and its economy, culture and natural environment. We aim to create a stable and diverse economy, promote and support regional liveability, and strengthen our communities. Find out more
    • Regional Liveability
    • Economic Development
    • Climate & Low Carbon Transition
    • Aboriginal Empowerment and Prosperity
    • Organisational Excellence
  • Our Support
    Our Support One of our key roles is advocating for and supporting strategically important regional projects, including through funding programs. We administer various grant programs as determined by the State Government. Find out more
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    • Local Opportunities
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