Goal: 18
Economy

Warrnambool fosters a creative and collaborative culture

Warrnambool’s economic success is strengthened by local research, innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.

2040 Outcome

  • An active and sustainable peak body that provides a united voice for Warrnambool business and industry.
  • Maintain and grow collaborative arrangements between cross border, and regional councils and interest groups.

The changes we want by 2029

  • Increasing enrolments in higher education institutions that address regional workforce shortages.

  • Nationally significant Indigenous tourism projects at Tower Hill, Moyjil and Budj Bim are funded and under way.

  • Great South Coast Food and Fibre Action Plan has been implemented and reviewed.

  • Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism Strategic and Warrnambool Destination Action Plans have been implemented.

  • Warrnambool’s Economic Development Strategy has been implemented, reviewed and updated.

  • Funding and investment in research at local educational institutions has increased.

  • Industry partnerships and collaboration have increased.