Australia, show us
YOURS
Regional people are already doing remarkable things to solve our greatest challenges. The National Regional Challenges exist to surface that work, connect the dots, and move together toward something bigger.
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What are the National Regional Challenges
Who should join us?
Regional communities across Australia face complex, interconnected problems that no single organisation, policy, or intervention can address alone. The Ready Communities National Regional Challenges connect sectors, organisations, and people over a 12-month cycle to focus attention on measurable impact.
Together we will get informed about each challenge – we will commit to a set of targets, and then we will act!
There are lots of ways to get involved. Read on for more information.
National Regional Challenges are open to anyone that is creating or investing in change in the challenge areas across regional Australia.
While we talk about regions, we understand that change is made by individuals, organisations and communities. If you live, work or invest in the regions and really want to create collective change, this is the place for you.
Sustainability
Show Australia how your region keeps tourists coming even when the water runs low
Community Contribution
Show Australia how your community keeps its volunteer heart strong.
Local Economy
Show Australia how your region keeps its money working locally.
Cultural Practices
Show Australia how your community tells a story that belongs to everyone.
Livability
Show Australia how your region solves its own housing problem.
Intergenerational Connection
Show Australia how your generations learn from each other to build something stronger
- The process
Get involved!
01. Inform
Build an evidence base
Tell us how your region is addressing the identified challenges. You can submit a case study, participate in facilitated national conversations and/or attend our national conference, Social Impact in the Regions.
02. Commit
SIITR26 - set targets
At SIITR26, delegates will particpate in impact labs to set key national targets for each of the National Regional Challenges.
03. Act
National Collective Action
From September, activity will be tracked on a national dashboard against targets for your submitted initiatives. We invite people across the nation to do, invest, learn and create national collective action.
- What happens when?
Key Dates
Get involved! Our shout out starts with a call for case studies, stories and contribution to information on the six Challenges.
You can contribute to as few or many Challenges as you like by submitting your details (showing us yours), joining us at events, or attending Social Impact in the Regions.
On Tuesday 8 September 2026 we will call for commitment to the 2027 National Regional Challenges. That is – putting your actions, money and resources where your mouth is and working to do your bit towards the identified targets for each Challenge.
Are you ready?
20 May-10 July
Challenge opens for submission of case studies.
20 July
Finalists chosen & invited to pitch online for chance to pitch at SIITR26 Pitchfest.
2-4 Sept
SIITR26: Set national targets at national conference Impact Labs.
8 Sept-Feb 27
Collective action
Commit to challenge | invest in challenges | monitoring and evaluation