The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers and their families who are considering moving or have made the move to the regions… learn more »
Live Northern Rivers
Live Northern Rivers is a companion site to the Jobs Northern Rivers platform that supports employment strategy in the Northern Rivers. Promote your business, events and jobs on the platform for free… visit »
Jobs Northern Rivers
Jobs Northern Rivers is a regionally focused platform to support and promote employment opportunities in the Northern Rivers, providing opportunities for both employers and jobseekers in our region… more »
Regional Visas
As the Regional Certifying Body for the Northern Rivers, our Skilled Migration services can provide potential 494 Visa applicants and employers with the information needed to submit applications… more »
Regional Economic Recovery Plan
The RDA Northern Rivers Regional Economic Recovery Plan 2025 provides a road map for recovery from the 2022 natural disasters for stronger, more resilient business, industry and infrastructure for our region…more »
Economic & Community
Data Apps
Explore the latest statistics on the Northern Rivers economy in this free interactive tool.
The latest ABS data on Northern Rivers communities in this free interactive tool.
Latest News Stories
A New Board for RDA Northern Rivers
RDA Northern Rivers Chair, Dr Susan Vinnicombe, welcomes the appointment of four new Board members and reappointment of three members to the RDA Northern Rivers Board. Joining the board are Damian Chapelle, Amanda Kuhn, Bianca Spata, and Byron Wicks, bringing a range...
RDA Northern Rivers Congratulates The Honourable Donald Page OAM
RDA Northern Rivers congratulates The Honourable Donald Page on receiving the Order of Australia Medal in the recent King's Birthday Honours. Mr Page was appointed Chair of the RDA Northern Rivers Board and served until March 2025, after a long career in state...
Cultural Tourism in Regional NSW 2024 – Regional Arts NSW
In 2024, the NSW Regional Arts Network commissioned a new analysis of cultural tourism in regional NSW, providing insights and opportunities. In light of the NSW Government’s focus on ‘experience tourism’, and greater coordination occurring between Destination NSW and...
NSW Digital Skills and Workforce Compact 2023-30
The NSW Digital Skills and Workforce Compact 2023-30 combines the resources, knowledge, and expertise of the NSW Government, employers, digital industry groups, and the education and training sectors. It brings a collaborative, integrated approach to address the...
Recruitment Experience Outlook Survey Report – Jobs and Skills Australia
Jobs and Skills Australia surveys around 1,000 employers each month to find out about their experience when recruiting staff as well as whether they are expecting to increase staffing levels. This feedback provides insights about labour market conditions and helps in...
Beyond City Limits: Unveiling Income Premiums in Regional Australia
New analysis by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) has found you can earn a higher net income across more than 80 occupations by being based in regional, rural and remote Australia, rather than a major city. Beyond City Limits: Unveiling Income Premiums in...
