Agriculture
WSM Development is working to support a sustainable agricultural industry with the adoption of leading-edge technology and adaption to climate variability.
We also advocate for the development of local industry, facilities and educational opportunities.
Settlement Services
WSM Development offers a wide range of services and programs to help migrants and refugees to find their feet in our community.
We consider migration a primary driver to the prosperity of the region and works with a range of partners and stakeholders to deliver services, support communities and advocate for migration as a regional priority issue.
Business & Industry
Tap into projects and initiatives underway by WSM Development to build resilience in businesses and industries across the Wimmera Southern Mallee region.
By Five
The Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Partnership Early Years Project, By Five, streamlines and coordinate services supporting young children and their families in the region.
The project explores and provide the very best early years learning experience for children in a regional, rural and remote setting.
Drought Resilience
WSM Development has received funding from the Victorian Government and the FRRR to plan and deliver drought resilience projects across the Wimmera Southern Mallee region.
Energy Shift
WSM Development is working with the local community to understand, based on evidence gathered from inside and outside of the region, if renewable energy projects will increase or decrease farming profitability and resilience – and if future developments will increase the broader livability and prosperity of communities in our region.
We also support regional businesses to work towards achieving net zero to maintain their market access and export competitiveness.
Leadership
Leadership Wimmera’s mission is to stimulate, facilitate and sustain leadership in the region.
We provide cost-effective programs to ensure people who want to participate and learn new skills have the opportunity to do so.
Housing
Housing is considered the Wimmera Southern Mallee’s number one challenge inhibiting growth, liveability and economic strength.
To address the region’s dire housing shortage, the Housing Blueprint has been developed to guide plans for innovative housing solutions.
Workforce
WSM Development works across a number of projects to address workforce shortage needs in the region through a range of migration, training and recruitment support and initiatives.
