Vision

A thriving and resilient Riverina-Murray region, built on collaboration, innovation and inclusive growth across social, environmental, and economic priorities.

Value proposition

RAMJO creates regional advantage by delivering outcomes that individual councils could not achieve alone — including collective advocacy, efficiencies, opportunities and cost savings.

Values and operating principles

• Collaboration: We achieve more together.
  We are stronger when we share resources, information, and intelligence, working collectively to deliver outcomes no single council could achieve alone.
• Integrity: We act with transparency, accountability, and alignment.
  Our decisions are principled, our processes are open, and we are united in our regional purpose.
• Equity: We value every community across our diverse region.
  We work collegiately to ensure that all voices are heard, respected, and reflected in our shared priorities.
• Impact: We focus on meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
  We prioritise initiatives that deliver measurable results and lasting value, underpinned by sound financial stewardship.
• Leadership and Trust: We lead with purpose and respect.
  We advocate with integrity, welcome new perspectives, and foster mutual respect and trust in all our partnerships.

Statement of Strategic Regional Priorities

Strategic Pillars

These sessions involved elected leaders and senior executives from all RAMJO member councils. The workshops focused on identifying common regional goals, current and emerging challenges, and cross-cutting enablers. The resulting framework served as the primary structure for analysing and synthesising each council’s Community Strategic Plan (CSP), ensuring alignment, consistency, and clarity across the region.

Strategic Pillar 1: Social Wellbeing

1. Housing – Enable access to diverse, affordable, and accessible housing across the region.
2. Health – Advocate for equitable access to health, mental health, and aged care services.
3. Social Inclusion and Community Resilience – Support connected, inclusive communities and strengthen local identity and volunteerism

Strategic Pillar 3: Economic Wellbeing

1. Workforce Development
   Strengthen access to training, workforce migration, and retention pathways.
2. Transport and Connectivity
   Advocate for integrated, safe, and equitable transport networks.
3. Regional Industry and Investment Attraction
   Support precincts, innovation, and infrastructure to attract sustainable investment. Promote tourism as a key driver of regional diversification and local identity.
4. Digital Inclusion and Infrastructure
   Improve digital access, literacy, and infrastructure to support community and economic participation.