The benefits of living in regional NSW

Deliver with impact, connect to what matters and live life your way.

Five people walk along a wooden pier with street lights and a river in the background. The people are in uniforms, showing they are essential workers including doctors and nurses.

Unleash your potential in regional NSW

Imagine a career that not only rewards you but also lets you make a meaningful impact. Right now, regional NSW is calling for essential workers like you, offering professional, well-paid positions with the power to change lives. In our vibrant communities, your work matters, and your presence is crucial.

People at the counter in Supply Specialty Coffee Bar, Coffs Harbour
Lifestyle

Regional NSW invites you to savour life with trendy cafes, wineries, and open playgrounds. Delight in artisanal coffee and culinary creations at stylish cafes, explore scenic wineries for local wine tasting, and let your children thrive in open, spacious playgrounds. 

People at Eden Eden Welcome Centre
Cost of living

Did you know that the cost of housing in Regional NSW is approximately 30% less than metropolitan areas? 

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Work-life balance

In regional NSW, a healthy work-life balance isn't just a goal; it's a way of life. Here, you can embrace your career ambitions while enjoying the freedom to relish every moment outside of work.

A man and woman walking down the street in regional NSW holding hands
Career opportunities and support for your partner

Supporting the partners of essential workers to secure relevant and meaningful employment in their new regional community.

Real stories

Find out what it’s like to live and work in the regions from those who have made the move.

What better way to hear about life in the regions than from essential workers themselves?

Hear amazing stories from relocators about why they made the move and what they love about calling regional NSW home.

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The Welcome Experience - Bega Valley

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The Welcome Experience - Broken Hill

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The Welcome Experience - Corowa

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The Welcome Experience - Goulburn

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The Welcome Experience - Griffith

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The Welcome Experience - Muswellbrook

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The Welcome Experience - Walgett

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The Welcome Experience - Coffs Harbour

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Celine, midwife, Bega Valley - regional NSW, make the move

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The Welcome Experience

This exciting new service provides essential workers and their families with the support they need to move into regional communities, settle in and become one of the locals. 

 

Image credits: Destination NSW

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