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It is open to both government and non-government employees\u00a0working in industries including\u00a0health, aged care, education, early childhood, disability support, child protection and out-of-home care, corrections and justice and emergency services.<\/p>\n
As well as helping workers decide whether a particular location is a good fit for them, the program helps people prepare for the move, including organising a removalist, links them with real estate agencies and recommends schools and\u00a0childcare options.<\/p>\n
It also provides connections to social groups and community organisations so they can meet like-minded individuals.<\/p>\n
Member of the Legislative Council and Labor spokesperson for Ballina and Tweed Emily Suvaal said it was important to prioritise areas that need essential workers the most.<\/p>\n
“We want essential workers who are moving to the Northern Rivers to have everything they need to feel comfortable and confident in their new communities as quickly as possible,” she said.<\/p>\n
“Moving to a new area can be a daunting experience, but through the pilot phase of The Welcome Experience we saw how local knowledge and advice substantially helped essential workers make\u00a0the move.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LISMORE and the Tweed will welcome more essential workers, including nurses, aged care workers and child protection staff, with the expansion of an NSW government program. The Welcome Experience is a free service that supports essential workers and their families who are considering applying for, or have accepted, a job in regional NSW. After a […]<\/p>\n