About BIEDO
Who is BIEDO
BIEDO was established in 1996 by community & industry activists concerned about the impact of drought on our region. Since 2000 it has gone from strength to strength. BIEDO is now auspiced by 2 regional councils (formerly 12 shire councils) and companies such as Tarong Energy, with many smaller businesses and community groups supporting us through membership, project partnerships and communication networks. Despite our growing success, BIEDO is still a grassroots, not-for-profit incorporated organisation that is directed by our industry, community and council members. It is entirely project and member funded. We do not receive government recurrent funding. For an overview of our work in 2009/10, please see our Annual Report.
Where are we located?
For a detailed map of the Inland Burnett (comprising the North and South Burnett), please click here.
Our Role
BIEDO is one of the peak regional bodies for the Burnett Inland. The Inland comprises 2 regional council areas, 14 primary communities and 29 villages and farming districts. We drive proactive, positive responses to change, and create opportunity from adversity. Our role is to:
- Identify emerging issues and opportunities
- Design responses that overcome barriers and turn difficulties to advantage
- Build resource and delivery partnerships that enable focused, sustained action
- Coordinate or support implementation
Our Mission
"Give us a problem and we'll solve it.
Give us an opportunity and we'll make it happen"!
Our Vision
- Prosperity
- Security
- Liveability
- Sustainability
Although you may not know it, if you live in the Inland Burnett, chances are you have already benefited from a grant, project, service or workshop developed or supported by BIEDO over the last 10 years. And chances are if you haven't yet, you will!
The bottle tree is an Inland Burnett icon representing resilience through adversity.
