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
Are you ready for the 3G shut down?
As the 3G shut down draws near, there are important considerations for people who live and work in a remote, rural or regional area. In these areas, residents are more likely to be directly affected by the closure since there is a higher reliance on 3G networks for...
ABC Trailblazers making regional Australia a better place
The ABC's Trailblazers program provides a platform for individuals and groups of up to three working on projects to make regional Australia a better place. Winners receive media support, networking and mentorship opportunities and an all-expenses-paid trip to...
Northern Rivers Rail Trail a winner
Thousands of people are enjoying the Northern Rivers Rail Trail in both the Tweed and Richmond Valley, and they are letting the world know. The Northern Rivers Rail Trail has earned Tripadvisor’s coveted Travelers’ Choice Award ranking it in the top 10% of...
RDA NR Welcomes New Director of Regional Development
RDA Northern Rivers Chair, The Hon. Donald Page, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Schreenan as Director of Regional Development (DRD) for RDA Northern Rivers. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Schreenan to the role of Director of...
NSW 2024/25 Budget roundup
The NSW State Budget 2024/25 was announced this week. Here’s what’s been allocated for the Northern Rivers. Health $723.3 million for Tweed Hospital and Integrated Ambulatory Service redevelopment. $263.8 million for Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment. $2 million...
Local Youth Takeover Lismore
Recently, RDA Northern Rivers was honoured to have been invited to hear what is important for our region's youth through Takeover Lismore. The ABC's Takeover Lismore is a weeklong program that provides a forum for young people from our region to share their ideas...
