On Your Radar

It's time to put Rocky on your radar

Rockhampton Region's economic mission is to support growth in Rockhampton and Central Queensland. We ensure Rockhampton Region continues to grow as the Capital of Central Queensland and we become a more vibrant, diverse and progressive place to live, visit and invest.

Advance Rockhampton's focus areas include:

Talent retention and attraction
Future Jobs and investment attraction
Regional promotion and major events
Regional collaboration and partnerships
Innovation for future growth

Investability

Opportunities for profitable investments abound in the Rockhampton Region. Our central location in Queensland along major transport routes and proximity to major mining and natural resource development has outstanding potential to drive growth and prosperity.

Liveability

As part of Rockhampton Regional Council's vision of building one great region to live, visit and invest, Advance Rockhampton has developed and launched Live Rockhampton - a rolling campaign to promote the lifestyle and career benefits that come from living in the Rockhampton Region.

Visitability

Advance Rockhampton is actively playing a role in tourism planning, product development, marketing and promotion, and attraction of major events to the region.

Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan

The Rockhampton Region Economic Development Strategy and Economic Action Plans 2023-2028 set out a plan to realise the future growth opportunities based on key industries, regional strengths, overcoming challenges and leveraging from growth opportunities.

Programs, Tenders and Grants

Advance Rockhampton provides a range of funding opportunities and economic programs to support the economic development of the Rockhampton Region. A list of current funding opportunities, tenders community engagements and surveys and economic programs can be found on this page.