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Defence’s primary role is to defend Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability, and support the Australian community as directed by the Government.
The Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS) provides a seamless experience for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with Defence. ODIS is the trusted link for Australian SMEs looking to enter or expand their footprint in the Defence industry.
Australian Standard for Defence Contracting – Procurement and Contracting information and templates.
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world.
Sitting within the Australian Defence Export Office, Team Defence Australia is the premier national platform for export-capable Australian defence and dual-use companies to showcase their goods, services, technology and solutions at international trade events.
RDA Illawarra Shoalhaven’s role is to help drive economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship through facilitating investment in community, industry and the environment.
AusIndustry work with businesses every day, nurturing partnerships and networks, and providing information and connections. We help Australian businesses be productive, innovative and sustainable. Our key activities include:
We facilitate economic development and attract investment, reinforcing New South Wales (NSW) as the most desirable place in the world to visit, study, invest and do business.
The NSW defence industry contributes an estimated $3.3 billion to the defence industry as a gross value add. With unprecedented levels of spending by businesses, investors and government, NSW is well positioned to leverage the opportunities and maximise the benefits of this once in a generation investment.
With a state economy set to tip the $1 trillion mark by 2030, the largest regional workforce in Australia and a rapidly growing Asian market on the doorstep, the vibrant regions servicing Sydney offer unrivalled investment opportunities.
Invest Wollongong is a strategic partnership of Wollongong City Council, NSW Government and the University of Wollongong, with the goal of attracting new businesses, investment and jobs by promoting Wollongong as a superior business location in key target sectors.
If you are ready for a fresh start, relocating to the Shoalhaven makes good personal (quality of life) and economic sense. Our Economic Development Office has a professional care program to make the establishment and/or expansion of your business in the Shoalhaven as easy as possible.
Our Economic Development Strategy is all about fostering sustainable growth to achieve:
The RSL Employment Program supports veterans and partners of current and ex-serving Defence members in their search for meaningful employment. This program is available nationally and is delivered in partnership by RSL LifeCare and RSL Queensland.
ICN is made up of member organisations with the procurement and supply chain expertise to provide you with specialist support and advice in your industry and local market.
ICN is made up of member organisations with the procurement and supply chain expertise to provide you with specialist support and advice in your industry and local market.
Working closely with members to identify key issues in business and find practical policy solutions to ensure all businesses across the Illawarra prosper. In April 2023 Business Illawarra published the Illawarra Shoalhaven 10-Year Defence Industry Development Strategy
i3net, the Illawarra Innovative Industry Network, is your gateway to the Illawarra’s vast range of manufacturers, engineering service providers and industrial suppliers.
The business chamber contributes to the growth of the region via the business community. A membership organisation consisting of members from the business, government, education, and not-for-profit sectors.
A driving force in retaining, developing and attracting professionals in and to the Shoalhaven.
