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Northern Rivers leaders give voice to communities on issues and needs
16 leaders committed to championing the needs of the Northern Rivers region recovering from floods and other challenges It includes ensuring communities are heard on important issues influencing their wellbeing and resilience, and Supporting existing community groups...
Welcoming our new Director of Regional Development, Nathan McGrath
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...
Heywire winner Ivy to go to Summit
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...
Summer Skills joins Summer of Jobs to power our hospitality industry
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...
Northern Rivers Future Forum
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...
Leading Australia’s Resilient Communities – Q&A
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...
Government Consultations
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....
Government consultations
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...
Flood Displaced Workers Supported To Get Back To Work
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...
Government Consultations
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...