About Us

Vision, Goals & Purpose

Lead and advocate for responsible economic growth to ensure the future livability and prosperity of our regional communities.

Vision

By 2032 WSM’s programs have facilitated population growth in the WSM region by 7,000 people, assisted our region’s communities and businesses in lowering their carbon emissions to reach legislated targets, and are financially self-sustaining.

Goals

• Enable growth: Identify and empower projects that enable growth and capture value for the region.

• Remove Barriers: Enable and support projects that remove barriers to economic growth.

• Build Resilience & Sustainability: Foster a culture of problem-solving within the region and local communities.

Purpose

Lead and advocate for responsible economic growth to ensure the future livability and prosperity of our regional communities.

Strategic Plan

With an eye clearly on the future, the launch of our 2023-2027 strategic plan is intended to shape and guide the region’s economic, cultural, social and environmental opportunities over the next decade.

Project Areas

We collaboratively work with community, state and federal governments to attract new investment, develop existing business, advocate for community and healthcare access and promote the Wimmera’s sustainable economic and community development opportunities – both within and outside the region.

Key Industry

Wimmera Southern Mallee Development supports agriculture and its digitalisation pathway, growth in food processing industries, industry diversification with renewable energy and the gold and critical minerals expanding, our growing tourism sector and assists the Wimmera Southern Region to transition to lowering the region’s carbon footprint.