18 Jan 2023 | News, RDA-NR
The Hon Don Page, Chair of Regional Development Australia Northern Rivers is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan McGrath to the position of Director of Regional Development, RDA Northern Rivers. Nathan brings over 25 years of business and advisory experience...
23 Dec 2022 | News, Young People
When Lismore teen Ivy sent in her Heywire entry she didn’t think anything would come of it. As an end of day English class activity on inspirations, she felt anything but inspired. But her short story, that shows that in a town ravaged by floods inspiration can be as...
21 Nov 2022 | Employment, News, RDA-NR
My Future Workforce Northern Rivers is proud to launch Summer of Jobs 2022, which will be supporting Training Services NSW Summer Skills program. The joint campaign will deliver training to hospitality across the region, preparing a job ready workforce for the...
30 Mar 2022 | Government news, Government update, News
As our community continues to recover from some of the biggest floods in our regions recorded history, RDA Northern Rivers is working to provide information to assist our communities as we move forward from this unprecedented flood event. The Northern Rivers community...
2 Sep 2022 | LARC, News, Workshops and Courses
The Leading Australian Resilient Communities program Q&A provides an overview of the National LARC program and the program for our region. You can download the Northern Rivers LARC flyer for an overview of the Northern Rivers LARC program click here. Please use...
2 Sep 2022 | LARC, News, Workshops and Courses
RDA Northern Rivers, together with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) and the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) is inviting applications for the 5 day Leading Australian Resilient Communities (LARC) program. The LARC program will deliver a combination...
1 Aug 2022 | Consultation, Energy, Environment, Government news, Health, Aged Care and Disability, News
The Treasury Remake of ACNC Regulations The draft Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission Regulations 2022 propose to remake the Regulations, with minimal changes to the substantive requirements and inclusions. Submissions close Monday 15 August 2022....
8 Jun 2022 | Employment, News, RDA-NR
The NSW Government, Regional Development Australia Northern Rivers and the team at My Future Workforce have collaborated to offer a specific focus on identifying and matching up job vacancies with people registered as displaced workers on the My Future Workforce...
8 Jun 2022 | Consultation, Government news, Health, Aged Care and Disability, News
National Initial Assessment and Referral for Mental Health Care for older adults The Department of Health is seeking feedback on a draft Lift Out and DST for older adults. Submissions close 15 June 2022. Remote Age Care Infrastructure The Department of Health is...
9 May 2022 | Consultation, Government news, News
Equipment Energy Efficiency Program: GEMS Lighting Determination set to expire in Aril 2023 The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is consulting on 2 lighting determinations under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act) that...
7 Mar 2022 | Grants and Funding, News
As Northern Rivers communities prepare for recovery, RDA Northern Rivers is working to provide information to assist our communities as we move forward from this unprecedented flood event. We will continue to send updates and information as it becomes available....
11 Mar 2022 | Government news, Grants and Funding, News
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison and NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet visited our region this week to view the extensive flood damage and announce funding to support the recovery process. On Wednesday 9 March the Prime Minister announced the following funding: An...