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What your region is working towards, what's underway, and where things stand.

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Subregion · Published September 2025

Mid West (North Midlands) Regional Drought Resilience Plan

Shires of Carnamah, Coorow, Irwin, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori and Three Springs

Our vision

“A North Midlands region that is able to prepare for, manage through, and bounce back from dry seasons and drought, such that the individuals, industries, communities, landscapes and ecosystems within the region continue to adapt, innovate and thrive.”

An extension of the Mid West RDRP Program following the 2021-2022 Pilot. The North Midlands subregion combines the coastal Shire of Irwin with the inland Shires of Carnamah, Coorow, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori and Three Springs. The Plan establishes a vision and outcomes across five themes, with a comprehensive set of community-identified action ideas, a monitoring and evaluation framework, and an investment framework to guide decision-making.

Led by

Mid West Development Commission

Read the full plan (PDF)

Where things stand

Every one of the 214 action ideas from this plan, in one place

203 Identified

5 Scoping

6 In progress

All types Incremental Transitional Transformational All statuses Identified Scoping In progress

🌾 Agricultural Systems

Resilient Agricultural Systems

People, Finance and Business Soils, Paddocks, Crops, Pastures and Livestock Water, Weather, Environment and Landscapes Knowledge, Networking and Capacity Building Diversity and Innovation

1 of 49 action ideas — tap to view

1.4

Run natural capital accounting workshops in the subregion to increase knowledge and capability, and to keep…

Run natural capital accounting workshops in the subregion to increase knowledge and capability, and to keep growers abreast of the development of natural capital

extend to this service. Incremental Scoping

🤝 Community & Wellbeing

Resilient Community

Attracting and Retaining People, Business and Groups Growing and Supporting People and Groups Creating a Healthy and Resilient Community Creating a Liveable Region (Growing Events, Sports, Nature and the Arts) Growing Places and Spaces

1 of 40 action ideas — tap to view

2.17

Investigate the provision of Mental Health First Aid training across the region to help reduce the stigma…

Investigate the provision of Mental Health First Aid training across the region to help reduce the stigma attached to accessing support during times of need and to build community capacity and knowledge in the provision of on the ground mental health

dry seasons and drought. Incremental Scoping

📈 Economy & Business

Resilient Economy

Identify and Capitalise on Business Growth Opportunities Support Economic Diversification and Business Development Identify and Develop New Industries Identify and Reduce Business Development Constraints Build Business Training, Networking, Support and Leadership Capacity

1 of 46 action ideas — tap to view

3.35

Develop a drought resilience toolkit and plan for small businesses in the region to provide accessible…

Develop a drought resilience toolkit and plan for small businesses in the region to provide accessible information and tools to help small business plan and prepare to be

drought. Incremental Scoping

🌿 Landscape & Environment

Resilient Landscapes

Natural Capital Management (Reporting, Monitoring and Accounting) Reserve Connectivity and Management Restoration and Revegetation Future Farm Practices Community Engagement, Education and Landscape Group Support

1 of 38 action ideas — tap to view

4.6

Increase carbon farming, biodiversity and emerging markets literacy and identify case

the value of non-production areas to the balance sheet (natural capital). Incremental Scoping

💧 Water Security

Resilient Water Systems

Water Conservation, Harvesting and Efficiency Water Supply, Sources and Security Water Usage, Storage and Security Water Quality, Innovation and Adoption Water Literacy and Leadership

1 of 41 action ideas — tap to view

5.6

Advocate for increased support and funding to enable North Midlands LGAs to

re-use programs. Incremental Scoping