##### Be a globally connected economy

###### Objective:

This objective seeks to connect Victoria to the world by helping Victorian businesses successfully trade into global markets and grow Victoria’s proportion of international student enrolments in Australia.

Descriptions: Trade and Global Engagements Trade and Global Engagements This output contributes to this objective by developing the skills and knowledge of current and potential exporters, connecting organisations to global business opportunities, establishing and deepening strategic commercial international partnerships, and increasing the proportion of international students.

##### Build prosperous and liveable regions and precincts

###### Objective:

This objective seeks to ensure that Victoria’s precincts, suburbs and regions are developed to create places where all Victorians have an opportunity to participate in growing communities that are well-connected, prosperous, vibrant and diverse.

Descriptions: Priority Precincts and Suburban Development Priority Precincts and Suburban Development This output contributes to this objective by delivering activities to build vibrant and prosperous precincts and suburbs that drive economic growth and opportunities. DJPR works with government, industry and community stakeholders to identify opportunities for the development and delivery of initiatives to strengthen Melbourne’s economy, create jobs and improve suburban liveability. DJPR works collaboratively to support Victoria’s priority precincts and develop Melbourne’s suburbs through the six Metropolitan Partnerships. Regional Development Development This output contributes to this objective by working with industry and communities to identify opportunities to support job growth and new investment in regional Victoria, strengthening community capability, and engaging with industry and communities to deliver regional priorities.

##### Grow vibrant, active and creative communities

###### Objective:

This objective seeks to increase the economic, social and cultural value of the creative, sport and recreation industries to Victoria, grow the number and yield of visitors, position Victoria as a major events destination, and ensure the best cultural and sporting experiences are accessible to everyone.

Descriptions: Creative Industries Access, Development and Innovation Creative Industries Access, Development and Innovation This output contributes to this objective through developing more opportunities for the creation and presentation of new work, building industry capability and growth, stimulating innovation and wider impacts, engaging more Victorians and building international engagement. Creative Industries Portfolio Agencies Industries Portfolio Agencies This output contributes to this objective through supporting creative industries agencies to promote access and participation, to increase visitor numbers and to manage the State’s cultural collections. Cultural Infrastructure and Facilities Infrastructure and Facilities This output contributes to this objective through undertaking maintenance activities and developing infrastructure projects to ensure state-owned cultural venues are available to the public. Sport, Recreation and Racing Recreation and Racing This output contributes to this objective by providing strategic leadership and investment in the sport, recreation and racing industries through innovation, sector and industry development and funding support. It supports community participation and inclusion in the sport, recreation and racing sectors by strengthening the capacity of sport and recreation organisations to deliver participation opportunities, improving community sport and recreation facilities across the state and guiding the development and management of state-level sporting facilities and events, to encourage participation by all Victorians. This output also supports the development of the Victorian racing industry through strategic investment in world class racing and

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