The Strategic Blueprint for Outback SA

The Outback Communities Authority is developing a Strategic Blueprint for Outback SA.

The Strategic Blueprint aims to clearly communicate the issues that prevent Outback SA from contributing its full potential to the State, and to outline strategies for improved facilities and services for the region over the next 10 years. It will serve as a guide for advocacy, investment, and partnerships.

By building a comprehensive profile of the environmental, social, cultural, economic, and infrastructural issues facing Outback SA, the Blueprint aims to improve community livability and wellbeing, protect and enhance culture and heritage, help communities mitigate the effects of climate change, and support housing and economic growth.

• Read the Draft Strategic Blueprint for Outback SA
• Read the Engagement Summary Report prepared by consultants URPS to see a summary of feedback received from the consultation process.

Development Process

The Blueprint was developed by the OCA during 2024, and builds on the findings from an earlier project, Outback Futures.

Between June-September 2024 the OCA conducted public meetings in 22 communities and held two online forums, asking attendees to reflect on the relevance and accuracy of the content of the Blueprint and identify areas for change, development or new information.

A large number of meetings were also held with stakeholders in the government, tertiary education and social services sectors.

Planning consultancy URPS was contracted to convene meetings and to provide a report demonstrating the research evidence for the Blueprint’s claims.

The final draft of the Blueprint will be presented to the Minister for Local Government the Hon. Joe Szakacs early in 2025.