Yarram & District Progress Association

Yarram & District Progress Assoc. serves as the economic engine and tourism champion for Yarram and the surrounding Tarra Territory. Known as "Gippsland’s Gallery of the Outdoors", Yarram bridges rainforest streams, coastal landscapes, world-class murals, and a thriving small-business community.

Our Mission: To foster a resilient local economy by unifying local business owners, promoting destination tourism, and enhancing community livability across Yarram and district.

Objectives:

Business Advocacy - Representing traders in regional planning, council infrastructure projects, and local economic initiatives.

Destination Marketing - Promoting Yarram as "Gippsland's Gallery of the Outdoors" to regional and interstate visitors.

Community Events - Organizing local markets, seasonal festivals, and street art activations to drive foot traffic.

Visitor Support - Partnering with local operators to deliver visitors updated maps, guides, and itineraries.

Business Membership:

Joining Yarram & District Progress Assoc. connects your business with an active network of operators committed to local growth.

• Promotional Reach: Featured inclusion on the regional digital directory, official visitor guides, and joint marketing campaigns.
• Networking & Collaboration: Bi-monthly trader meetings, cross-promotional opportunities, and direct engagement with local government representatives.
• Regional Initiatives: Involvement in major regional developments, such as the Great Southern Rail Trail extensions and local outdoor recreation hubs.

Yarram & District Progress Association supports Yarram and the surrounding district. The purposes of the Association are to:

(a) to boost community engagement within Yarram and its surrounding areas, and

(b) to stimulate economic and investment activity within Yarram and its surrounding areas.