Regional resettlement
This program is designed to address the chronic labour shortage in regional areas, while simultaneously affording jobs and better living standards for migrants and refugees.
Proven benefits of regional resettlement
Bridges the employment gap in areas where a chronic labour shortage has forced employers to use overseas workers
Revitalises communities by increasing numbers in schools and reducing school closures
Increases use of local infrastructure to full capacity - schools, swimming clubs, sports clubs
Increases membership of local chambers of commerce by growing new business initiatives.
Increases agricultural production, revamping regional food and fibre industries
Learn more about one volunteer’s experience
Read what one of GLAPD’s volunteers says about his families experience with helping a family settle in regional Australia.
Why regional Australia
Many of our clients like living in regional areas because it can be easier to:
Find employment
Obtain affordable housing
Identify farming opportunities
Have their own business
Enjoy a more appealing life (less traffic and pollution)
Emmanuel Musoni tells you more about Regional Resettlement in the video below.
The 3 stages of resettlement process
Support activities are broken into three stages that provide an integrated service package.
Pre-settlement
Looking for employment opportunities
Preparing the necessary documentation
Gathering information to show your qualifications, skills and rights to work and live in Australia.
Re-settlement
Finding housing
Signing lease contracts
Finding work
Organising school
Moving to the host community
Post re-settlement
Connecting with the local community
Learning about local associations and services
Becoming part of the local community
Are you interested in settling in regional Australia?
If you are interested in resettling in regional Australia, you are invited to complete and submit the online form. We will get back to you in the 5 working days.
Is your community looking for new residents?
Australian Story chronicled our success in Mingoola. To learn more about our program, play the video opposite.