How new program helps essential workers feel at home in regional New South Wales

Nurses are one group who struggle to have their overseas qualifications recognised in Australia (AAP) Source: AAP / Jeff Moore/PA/Alamy

Many regional towns across Australia struggle to attract essential workers - like doctors, teachers and aged-care staff – often due to lack of affordable housing and other factors. While similar equivalents exist in other states and territories, an initiative across regional areas in New South Wales is hoping to change this by offering essential workers support.

A New South Wales government initiative known as 'The Welcome Experience' is seeking to address the issue by enticing essential workers with free support services.
Available across 15 regions, it forms part of the state government's 25 million dollar Essential Worker Attraction Program.
Around 200 people in the Upper Hunter region have successfully resettled through the program.

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