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