Benefits of international partnerships

Our International Relations Strategy vision aims to promote opportunity for our region and our global partners; “A dynamic region whose communities embrace the benefits and opportunities enabled through participation in a diverse network of global partnership.”

Business development benefits

  • Build friendships, networks and business contacts
  • Generate business development opportunities
  • Increase economic growth across a host of trade, industry and business sectors
  • Promote tourism and inbound education
  • In 2015/16, the Toowoomba Region generated $65 million from international education, accounting for 20.6% of the Queensland regional market. This strong performance highlights Toowoomba’s growing reputation as a leading regional education destination and its importance to the local economy.
  • International students support our local tourist attractions and businesses
  • Provide investment and knowledge-sharing opportunities
  • Provide a gateway to new markets and trade alliances

Global perspective benefits

  • Promote diversity & help break down intercultural barriers
  • Encourage openness, tolerance & mutual understanding
  • Provide an increased international perspective & understanding of global issues
  • Encourage international peace & goodwill