The RDAEP Indigenous Economic Development Program provides support to help Aboriginal people move into the workforce and assist Aboriginal groups to undertake commercial activities. The focus for this area is:
- Improve the economy of Aboriginal organisations and/or individuals
- Attract investment to support the establishment and sustainability of Indigenous economy
The goal is to create a vibrant and dynamic Indigenous community which balances cultural and social goals with sustainable economic development. The aim is to provide a strategy for the development of local economic growth and opportunities for Indigenous training and employment. The Economic Development Strategy identified opportunities for Indigenous involvement in five industry sectors:
- Mining
- The Indigenous and local economy
- Land based activities in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources management
- Water, sea and land based activities in commercial fishing and aquaculture
- Tourism and the arts