Strengthening inclusive, vibrant and resilient communities.

By championing safe, connected and culturally rich communities, GSDC aims to attract and retain people and celebrate the diversity and identity of the Great Southern.

To bring this vision to life, we’re focused on:

  • Promoting the Great Southern as a place of choice to live, invest and visit, including positioning Albany as a leading WA regional city.
  • Supporting community participation, inclusion and cultural vibrancy through events, creative industries, public spaces and place-based initiatives.
  • Strengthening community capability through partnerships with government, business, youth, volunteer and cultural groups.
  • Advancing reconciliation and cultural empowerment by supporting truth-telling, cultural recognition and Aboriginal participation in regional leadership.