
Local Connect events are designed to welcome new residents to the Glen Innes and Inverell communities. From family-friendly pizza nights to more intimate social dinners, park walks, and other events in between, we roll out the welcome mat for new-to-area essential workers as part of The Welcome Experience, helping connect them with each other and the wider community.

An opportunity for new residents to meet others and feel at home in their new community.
Sundays (confirm dates via our Facebook page)
Meet at 5pm
Anzac Park Playground, 32 East Ave, Glen Innes

An opportunity for new residents to meet others and feel at home in their new community.
Sunday 8 November 2026
11am to 1pm
Northern Foreshores, Copeton Dam, Inverell

An opportunity for new residents to meet others and feel at home in their new community.
Sunday 11 October 2026
11am to 1pm
Lake Inverell Picnic Area

Join us for a slice of community at our FREE family-friendly pizza party. RSVP essential.
Saturday 27 June 2026
4pm to 7pm
Rouseabout, Inverell

A community information and networking evening to learn more about The Welcome Experience expanding to the Tenterfield Shire. RSVP essential.
Friday 3 July 2026
5.30pm to 7.30pm
Tenterfield Bowling Club

Come along to connect with your community, enjoy a bite to eat on us, and participate in a fun night of trivia (with prizes up for grabs) at The Local Glen Innes - one of our town's best local venues. Registration essential.

Moved to Inverell in the past 12 months? Join us for a slice of community at our FREE family-friendly pizza party. Registration essential.

Thanks to The Welder's Dog Inverell for partnering with us to host another great event and welcome new residents to our community.

Thanks to The Great Central Hotel for partnering with us to host another great event and welcome new residents to our community.

We were proud to sponsor the very first Sapphire Social Ball - a night of fun, entertainment, and community spirit held at the Inverell Jockey Club, which also raised funds for Inverell's Operation: Operating Room.

We were proud to sponsor the Bridgerton Charity Ball. The Glen Innes Town Hall was transformed into a dazzling spectacle for an evening destined to be as breathtaking as it was generous in support of locally owned foundation, Friendly Faces, Helping Hands.

Thanks to The Great Central Hotel for partnering with us to host another great event and welcome new residents to our community.

Thanks to The Welder's Dog Inverell for partnering with us to host another great event and welcome new residents to our community.






















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