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The Welcome Experience - Northern New England

What is The Welcome Experience?


The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW or for those who have already made the move in the last 12 months.


Our Community Connectors in Glen Innes (Pagan) and Inverell (Emma) support essential workers with the "life stuff" that comes along with making the move  - everything from the practicalities of finding housing, choosing childcare, and exploring job opportunities for partners to forming social connections and feeling at home in their new community. 


To find out more, or if you are an essential worker that has relocated or considering relocating to the Glen Innes Severn or Inverell Shire local government areas, visit the website and register online. 

Find out More

What We Can Help With

Relocation

Relocation

Relocation

 Preparing for the move, including an overview of what to expect and guidance on finding a removalist. 

Housing

Relocation

Relocation

 Connecting you with trusted real estate agencies to help find a place to call home in a safe neighbourhood. 

Education

Relocation

Social Connections

 Providing information on early childhood education, schooling and university options in the area. 

Social Connections

Accessibility & Healthcare

Social Connections

 Connecting to sports clubs, social groups and community organisations to meet like-minded individuals and feel at home in your new community.

Employment

Accessibility & Healthcare

Accessibility & Healthcare

 Supporting essential workers and partners to find relevant, meaningful employment. 

Accessibility & Healthcare

Accessibility & Healthcare

Accessibility & Healthcare

Providing information on disability support, healthcare, and other services providers. 

Leisure & Recreation

Leisure & Recreation

Leisure & Recreation

 Providing local knowledge on the best activities and events happening around town. 

Cultural Connections

Leisure & Recreation

Leisure & Recreation

Providing information about and introductions to cultural communities and contacts. 

Are You an Eligible Essential Worker?

Government employees of the following NSW agencies:

  • Corrective Services NSW
  • Department of Communities & Justice
  • Fire & Rescue NSW
  • NSW Ambulance
  • NSW Department of Education
  • NSW Health
  • NSW Police Force
  • NSW Rural Fire Service

Non-government employees in the following industries:

  • Aged care
  • Disability support
  • Early childhood education
  • Education
  • Health
  • Veterinary services

Register for The Welcome Experience

Our Community Connectors

Glen Innes

Glen Innes

Glen Innes

Email Pagan

Inverell

Glen Innes

Glen Innes

Email Emma

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