Regional Matters - an Atlas of regional Victoria

Regional Matters, 2005 builds upon the previous edition released in 2002. Like its predecessor, the 2005 Regional Matters publication aims to highlight issues of the impact of change on regional areas. The publication comprises eight themes: changing populations; community well-being; servicing communities; industry and skills; water in a dry land; land and people; coastal development, and energy choices. Recognising the interrelatedness of many of the issues within these themes is a key objective of the publication.

To view information on social, environmental and economic issues relevant to a theme, please click on a link below. 

Regional Atlas Information Links

	Changing Populations Indigenous populations, Natural decrease, Migration, Peak Population, Population Charateristics, Population Change		Community Wellbeing Health, Challenges, Safety, Participation, Volunteering, Defining Wellbeing
	Servicing Communities Transport, Ecosystem services, Education, Public housing, Tele-services, Health Services		Industry and Skills Regional Industries, Regional skills shortages, Seasonal labour needs, Workforce ageing, Responses to regional skills shortages, Concentration of skilled workers
	Water in a Dry Land Climate change, Drought, Changing Practices, Water Quality, Water Use, Water Resources		Land and People Land Health, Land Value, Alternative Land Uses, Land Remediation, Population and land management, Landscape history
	Coastal Development Population Change, Coastal Environments, Environment and economy, Land and housing development, Coastal Communities, Impacts of growth

To purchase Regional Matters - An Atlas of Regional Victoria 2005 visit or contact the Victorian Government Bookshop.