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We’re here for you! We connect people, community, industry and government to ensure that the Gascoyne region continues to grow positively, socially and economically.

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Funding Your Vision in the Gascoyne

RED Grants Now Closed

The RED Grants program aims to boost investment in local regional projects that contribute to population and economic growth initiatives and innovation pilots, and importantly, are driven by the community.

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Recent Projects

The Commission undertakes projects to coordinate and promote social and economic development in the Gascoyne, to maximise prosperity and well-being for the region, and for Western Australia.

Current Building safe & inclusive communities

Carnarvon Youth Hub and Safety Project

The Carnarvon Common Ground project has always been about strengthening people and place. It is about backing supports that help people feel safer, more stable and more hopeful about their future. When we first started our journey with Carnarvon Common Ground, one message kept coming through – we need to do better by our kids, especially at night.
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Protecting & restoring the environment 

Gascoyne Regional Drought Resilience Plan

The Gascoyne Development Commission is progressing a region‑wide Drought Resilience Plan, funded through the Australian Government’s $3.9 billion Future Drought Fund.
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Current Diversify the economy

Whale Shark Jack

Whale Shark Jack is a new Western Australian family feature film set against the spectacular backdrop of Ningaloo Reef, telling the story of a young girl who forms a deep connection with a whale shark and sets out on a mission to find him when he fails to return on his annual migration.
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Our Region

From breathtaking marine life, lush agricultural land to rugged outback experiences, the Gascoyne community is rich, vibrant and diverse with incredible opportunities.

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Carnarvon Common Ground
Building safe & inclusive communities

Carnarvon Common Ground builds momentum

Mar 3, 2025
Carnarvon Common Ground is building momentums as it prepares to launch this Project following more than two years of consultations.
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Connection starts here, with events in your area.

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Sat
28
Mar 2026
Community Marine Tourism

Whale Shark Jack Exclusive Preview Screening

Exmouth locals and tourists, get ready for an exclusive preview screening of STAN’s Whale Shark Jack! The special screening is a part of the Shire of Exmouth’s Welcome to Town Community Showcase which will feature local makers, artists, and small businesses on Saturday 28 March.
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Thu
09
Apr 2026
Marine

Exmouth Wild Prawn Festival

The Exmouth Wild Prawn Festival celebrates the pristine environment, people and industry that bring it to the world. Timed with the start of Exmouth’s prawn season in April, the festival brings together locals, visitors, chefs, fishers and food lovers for a weekend of ocean-to-plate experiences.
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Thu
21
May 2026
Resources

Gascoyne Connect Mining Symposium 2026

The Shire of Upper Gascoyne invites members of the mining and resource industry along with key stakeholders in working with the mining sector from across the Gascoyne to come together for an exclusive event in Gascoyne Junction.
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There is so much to uncover! Learn more about GDC and the Gascoyne’s key strategies, reports, publications and resources.

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