Regional Development Australia Northern Inland (RDANI)

22/09/2025

We would like to invite any new Armidale, Guyra or Uralla residents to join The Welcome Experience team for trivia at The Whitebull Hotel tomorrow night 23 September at 6.50pm. Trivia kicks off at 7.00 and it is a fun free night and a great opportunity to meet some people. Please comment below if you would like to join in on the fun.

27/06/2025

The Welcome Experience is a wonderful free service to assist Essential Workers in relocating and settling into Regional NSW. This service is available in Armidale, Tamworth, Guyra and Uralla. Please reach out to us if you would like to find out more, we are here to help you.
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The Welcome Experience is a NSW Government program helping essential workers relocate, settle in and become one of the locals.Find out more: www.nsw.gov.au/w...

04/06/2025

Thank you to the New England Times on their article promoting The Welcome Experience and its positive impact on the newly arrived essential workers in Armidale, Uralla and Tamworth.

Please reach out if you would like to find out more about the program and how we support essential workers to settle into our beautiful region.

This FREE service is available to the following occupations:

🔹Government and Non-Government Health Professionals
🔹All Government and Non-Government Educators
🔹Early Childhood
🔹Veterinary Services
🔹Emergency Services
🔹Department of Communities and Justice
🔹Aged Care and Disability Care
🔹Rural Fire Service

More 'welcome' events and activities are being rolled out to help new residents build those crucial early connections that make their move a success.

30/05/2025

We are getting excited as it is almost time… just one sleep to go before we host the Welcome connection event in partnership with Local Jobs New England North West at the Tamworth Jockey club, Saturday 31st May, 4pm - 7.30pm.

Bring a plate of food to share at this free community event… bring your family and friends and come along for an afternoon of fun and social connection! There will be a jumping castle, craft activities, badge making, a bar to purchase drinks, a community drumming circle hosted by The Con and a free sausage sizzle!

Hope to see you there!

23/05/2025

15/05/2025

Save the date - 31 May 2025, a free and fun event at the Tamworth Jockey club from 4pm - 7.30pm ✨

02/05/2025

Moving to a new town can sometimes feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to navigate it alone!

We’re excited to invite you to our family-friendly New Resident Connection Event on Sat May 31st from 4pm - 7.30pm at the Tamworth Jockey club — a relaxed, welcoming gathering designed to help you meet fellow newcomers and locals, make meaningful connections, and start feeling at home, right here in Tamworth.

For more information check out the new resident connection event on Eventbrite.

Hope to see YOU there!

22/04/2025

Welcome to the New Resident Connection event!

Moving to a new place can be exciting. But it can be overwhelming to settle in, find your place and meet new people. That’s why we’re rolling out the welcome mat just for you!

Join us for the New Resident Connection Event, a relaxed and family-friendly gathering designed to help you meet other new residents and locals in the Tamworth Region, make new friends, and feel right at home here in Tamworth.

What to Expect:
✅ A warm and welcoming atmosphere
✅ Jumping castle & lawn games – fun for all ages!
✅ Connection – meet new friends, neighbours, and community members
✅ Cash bar – Drinks, wine and beer available for purchase
✅ Bring a plate to share – good food, great company

Whether you're settling in or have called Tamworth home for years, we’d love to see you there. Come along, bring the family, and be part of a thriving, connected community!

Date: Saturday, May 31st 2025

Time: 04:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Tamworth Jockey Club, 28 Britten Rd, Taminda

Cost: FREE entry, just bring a plate of food to share if you can

This event is proudly brought to you by Regional Development Australia Northern Inland in partnership with Local Jobs New England North West.

05/12/2024

Regional Development Australia (RDA) is seeking highly-motivated leaders with vision, drive, and strong ties to their region.

Applications are open for multiple RDA Committee Chair positions across Australia. The RDA Chair leads their local RDA Committee, working closely with the committee members, federal, state and local governments, and key business and industry organisations to directly inform, support and promote the growth and development of their local region.

Further information is available on the RDA website at https://rda.gov.au/Chair

Applications close on 23 December 2024 at 5pm local time.

22/11/2024

The magic of the Attract Connect Stay program that has transformed Glen Innes is now spreading out across the New England.

19/08/2024

Share your experiences and feedback about regional visas with the Department of Home Affairs in Tamworth tomorrow.

These sessions are being held by the Department of Home Affairs to hear directly from stakeholders on matters associated with regional migration settings. These sessions will allow local businesses and individuals to have their say in-person, and the Department will collate and incorporate the feedback into the policy advice to the Government.

The Tamworth session will be held on Tuesday the 20th of August from 11am to 12 noon at the Passchendaele Room of the Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall. Attendance is free, but registration is requested: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1271043