ABOUT G21

G21 – Geelong Region Alliance (G21) is the formal alliance of government, business and community organisations working together to improve the lives of people within the Geelong region across five municipalities – Colac Otway, Golden Plains, Greater Geelong, Queenscliffe and Surf Coast.

G21 works as a forum to discuss regional issues across interest groups and municipalities resulting in better co-ordinated research, consultation and planning.

‘The G21 Geelong Region Plan – a sustainable growth strategy’ is the foundation of all G21 activities and projects. The plan looks towards 2050 and addresses the challenges and opportunities the G21 region will face in the areas of environment, settlement, land use, community strength and the economy.

G21 supports the delivery of projects that benefit the region across municipal boundaries and is a platform for the region to speak with one voice to all levels of government.

G21 is also the official Strategic Planning Committee for the G21 region and is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the region’s strategic plan.

In this role, G21 works closely with, and provides advice to, Regional Development Australia (RDA), the Regional Management Forum (RMF) and the state and federal governments on the region’s needs and priorities.

Since the establishment of Regional Development Australia (RDA), an Australian government initiative, G21 has been working closely with the RDA Barwon South West (BSW) Committee to further strengthen ties with all levels of government.

‘The G21 Geelong Region Plan’ and our Priority Projects, along with those of G21’s sister body the Great South Coast Group, are the foundation of the RDA BSW Committee’s work to create sustainable regional communities.

G21 has strong representation on the Barwon Regional Partnership, with a number of G21 Directors and Pillar Members representatives on the Partnership in their respective roles in the community. The Partnership provides another opportunity to engage with government and provide a collective view on issues important to our region.

The G21 alliance consists of hundreds of members, including municipal councils, businesses, community organisations and government agencies. They are supported by more than 300 community leaders and specialists who are passionate about the future of the G21 region and who volunteer their time to be involved as G21 Pillar (working group) members.

As a not-for-profit organisation, the majority of G21’s financial support comes from the five municipal council members, its broader membership base and occasional government or community foundation grants.

G21 is a registered company: ACN 110 680 647. ABN 14 110 680 647.