Support for regional apprentices
The NSW Government has announced an initiative to support apprentices in bushfire and drought-affected areas whose employers are unable to keep them on
Creative Kids vouchers for arty kids activities
The NSW Government has created a vouchers system, similar to sports kids, to support children to access creative and cultural activities. Parents, guardians and carers can claim a $100 voucher per year to put towards the cost of lessons and fees with registered...North Coast Skills Snapshot
In 2019 RDA Northern Rivers and RDA Mid North Coast collaborated to gather information from North Coast businesses to better understand skills shortages in the North Coast region and develop policies and programs to address them. The data collected through this...In the Region: Local Council News
Clarence Valley Council Protection of endangered emus a community responsibility – Clarence Valley Council is urging residents to consider installing emu-friendly fencing to help protect the last 50 coastal emus remaining in this endangered population. Clarence Valley...Regions 2030 : Unlocking Opportunity
Regions 2030: Unlocking Opportunity sets out a vision for regional Australia, highlights investments and achievements and also the future direction for regional Australia towards 2030
Changes to Regional Visas: What it Means for Northern Rivers visa applicants
RDA Northern Rivers is the Regional Certifying Body for the Department of Home Affair’s Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) and we also provide assessments on behalf of the NSW Government for regional sponsorship for the 489 visa sub-class. Recently, the...In the Region: Local Council News
Clarence Valley Council Your views sought on Maclean community hub – Lower Clarence residents are being offered the opportunity to shape what the future of community facilities in Maclean might look like. Currently facilities like the library, council offices,...Examining the effects of automation on regional Australia [Report]
A new Regional Australia Institute (RAI) discussion paper reveals the automation risks rural areas are facing and outlines how simultaneously increasing migration and lifting local skills development can prepare rural labour markets to do well in an era of changing...Blueberry Industry Business Barriers Review – NSW Northern Rivers
RDA Northern Rivers has released the report Blueberry Industry Business Barriers Review – NSW Northern Rivers
Myth busting reveals potential for regional cities
Regional Australia Institute’s new report challenges misconceptions about regional cities and provides a way forward for growth and economic sustainability
Changes to RSMS documentation
Minor changes have been made to the supporting documentation required for Regional Sponsored Migration applications.
