Regional Development Australia Far West NSW

14/04/2026

2026 CAREERS EXPO

RDA Far West invites all businesses, education & service providers to be part of the 2026 CAREERS EXPO on Wednesday 5 August at the Gary Radford Pavilion. Registration Forms are available at [email protected] or for further information please call the office on 08 8087 8383

This is a great opportunity for businesses to connect with local students and showcase employment opportunities.

20/03/2026

RDA Far West - 2025 Far West Workforce Development Report

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19/03/2026

ESSENTIAL ENERGY WEBINARS
for Stakeholders, Industry Specialists, and Community Members

Essential Energy is committed to safety around the electricity network – for their workers and the communities in which they operate. It is for this reason Essential Energy provides awareness and education of these risks and encourage those working near or around the electricity network to take the steps to protect their safety and the safety of others.

Essential Energy are hosting free public safety webinars “Working Near the Electricity Network” to encourage organisations and individuals to prioritise work safety and take actions to reduce incidents, injuries and fatalities.

Next week Essential Energy commences a series of new sessions for those working in key industries:
• Agriculture sector: Wednesday 25 March
• Building and Construction sector: Thursday 26 March
• Transport and High Loads: Wednesday 1 April
• Aviation and Drones: Thursday 30 April

The sessions are live and led by Essential Energy’s Senior Public Safety Specialist and share information covering a range of important aspects relating to working near the electricity network. The sessions run for 1 hour, with a 45-50 minute informative presentation, and 10-15 minutes for questions and answers from attendees.

for further information visit https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/safetywebinars

18/03/2026

Red Dirt Film Club at the RDA FW Welcome Event - 'Meet and Mingle' for new residents.

Thank you Regional Development Australia Far West NSW for inviting us to the Meet and Mingle event this evening.

We are pleased to announce that Lauren has won a free membership for 2026, by (nearrlly) guessing how many popcorn were in the bag 🍿
(There were 408!)

Congratulations Lauren! We will send you an email regarding your Membership Card. 🪪

18/03/2026

The Far West Region of NSW has some amazing 'secrets'..... check out the Balranald Hidden Secrets, scan the QR Code on the image or click on the link below.

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18/03/2026

What is fascinating about Wentworth Shire NSW ? scan the QR code on the Hidden Secrets image or click on the link below.

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18/03/2026

Have you checked out the FAR WEST NSW HIDDEN SECRETS ?...... scan the QR code on the image or click the link below.

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18/03/2026

RDA Far West invites all businesses, education & service providers to be part of the 2026 CAREERS EXPO on Wednesday 5 August at the Gary Radford Pavilion. Registration Forms are available at [email protected] or for further information please call the office on 08 8087 8383

06/03/2026

New Residents Meet & Mingle Tuesday 17 March 2026
RSVP essential by 12 March 2026

03/03/2026

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS

The Department of Home Affairs, through its Business, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network, are pleased to share the upcoming schedule of skilled and workforce visa webinars for March 2026.

These webinars are designed to support employers, industry representatives, regional organisations, and other stakeholders in understanding current visa programs, workforce pathways, and key policy settings.

We encourage you to register for the sessions that are most relevant to your organisation or sector.

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1531449
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1543869

02/03/2026

The Connected to Country - Cultural and Creative Tourism Accelerator Program.....

supports Aboriginal artists and cultural practitioners across the DNCO region (Outback NSW, New England North West, and Greater Western Plains) to grow their creative businesses and connect with the tourism industry.

Delivered by NATOC Aboriginal Corporation in partnership with DNCO NSW Ltd, the program combines practical workshops, mentoring, and industry networking to help participants build
sustainable cultural tourism products and experiences and connect their product with visitors.

An EOI form is available upon request from Destination Country & Outback - EOI closes on Friday 6 March 2026

https://dnconsw.com.au/

06/02/2026

Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot – Thursday 19 February 2026 Online webinar for employers:

Dear Valued Stakeholder,

The Department of Home Affairs invites you to attend a free webinar to learn more about how Australian employers can access the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot Program (the Pilot).

By becoming an approved employer, businesses can access a large pool of talent to fill critical skill shortages and support the settlement of a skilled refugee and their family in Australia.

The webinar is open to employers interested in accessing a source of skilled labour that also offers a skilled refugee and their family the opportunity to rebuild their lives in Australia. The Pilot is delivered in partnership with Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB).
The webinar will cover the following topics:
• Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot overview
• Talent Beyond Boundaries support for employers
• Testimonials from Pilot Alumni and employers

There will also be an opportunity for questions with subject matter experts following the presentation.

Date
Thursday 19 February 2026
2pm - VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS
1pm - QLD
11am - WA
1:30pm - SA
12:30pm – NT

Location
To register for the online Webinar, please visit the event page here
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1532103