Defence Ipswich Strategic Summary 2018-2023

DEFENCE IPSWICH STRATEGIC SUMMARY 2018–2023 8 This City of Ipswich aims to be the preferred location for defence and the defence industry in Australia, a region- wide model with an exceptional reputation for defence capability, innovation and success. This model will provide opportunities for local industry to access supply and value chains and contribute to the continued evolution of a knowledge-intensive and skilled regional workforce. Ipswich also aims to build a whole-of-life opportunity for industry and the defence community by offering superior services that integrate defence and the broader community while also facilitating pathways for defence personnel and families to stay and work in defence, academia and other sectors through facilitation of deep defence networks and the support structures that exist in Ipswich. DEFENCE IPSWICH STRATEGIC SUMMARY: FIVE STRATEGIC GOALS Facilitate and develop the regional defence industry supply chain ecosystem. 3 Enable defence industry employment and business development pathways. 4 Enhance defence industry, government, academic and entrepreneurial collaboration and innovation. 5 Position and promote Ipswich as a strategic location for defence capability, innovation and growth. 1 Advocate for and support defence within the Ipswich region and community. 2 Image © Commonwealth of Australia 2018