An initiative of Regional Development Australia Northern Rivers, the liveability platform was launched in August 2023. Initial funding and support came from members of the Northern Rivers Workforce Steering Committee including NSW Reconstruction Authority, Healthy North Coast and Training Services NSW.
Live Northern Rivers serves as a valuable source of information about work, life and living in our beautiful region. For relocators in Australia and overseas, this is an insight into our industries, culture and places to live. For local businesses and event holders, it is a chance to promote your services and connect with council tender opportunities.
Live, Work, Play on the Northern Rivers
By providing key information about life in the Northern Rivers, the platform aims to support potential relocators with data that will encourage them to make the move to. our region. This information includes:
LIVE:
- Where people live across the local government areas including links to housing rental and sales opportunities for specific suburbs;
- Access to health, education and transport within the region;
WORK:
- Employment statistics as well as links to local jobs portals for essential workers, councils, other government and private sectors;
- Key information and data about the major industries across the region.
PLAY:
- A dynamic list of local events from across the region that is searchable, and sorted by date, categories and location;
- Links to community and sporting groups to help new locals get connected into the fabric of local society.By providing key information about life in the Northern Rivers, the platform aims to support potential relocators with data that will encourage them to make the move to. our region. This information includes:
Local Business Community
Check out the local business scene and what the Northern Rivers has to offer on the Local Business Community directory.
Whether you’re looking for a tradie, a realtor or your new local shopping destinations, you’ll be sure to find services and business to help you settle in on the Northern Rivers.
Have an established business and want to get more eyes on it? List your business for free on the Local Business Community directory.
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Local Tenders on the Northern Rivers
RDA Northern Rivers and the NSW Reconstruction Authority have collaborated to establish a Northern Rivers tender portal through the Live Northern Rivers initiative. A comprehensive snapshot of locally relevant tenders from across government agencies including: NSW Governement, Tweed Shire Council, Byron Shire Council, Ballina Shire Council, Kyogle Council, Lismore City Council, Richmond Valley Council, Clarence Valley Council and Rous County Council.
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View Current Tender Opportunities
Are you and Essential Worker* looking to make the move to the Northern Rivers region?
As part of the NSW Government's Regional NSW, Make the Move initiative, The Welcome Experience program has launched in the Northern Rivers. The Welcome Experience is here to make your relocation effortless and enjoyable, with the help of a Local Connector to guide you through local services, opportunities and connecting you with your new community, helping you become one of the locals!
Discover The Welcome Experience
*Please check list of eligible industries and agencies eligible for The Welcome Experience here