Welcome to our May 2022 E-NEWS.
In this newsletter important SAVE THE DATE notices, regional surveys, updates on key projects in housing, business preparedness, workforce and circular economy and... work with us.
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SAVE THE DATE:
2 November 2022, IGNITE MNC returns to the regions. Venue details coming soon
11 August 2022, 'Our Spaces' film launch, tickets on sale soon.
Keep an eye on our Facebook Page for further announcements and early bird tickets.
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Can you help?
RDAMNC currently has several surveys in the marketplace, your input is so important.
1. Key worker survey: The survey relates to people working, renting and owning in the Mid North Coast of NSW. Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast would like to better understand how the current shortage of housing impacts key workers (critical worker or essential workers) Quick! Closes 16 May RESPOND HERE
2. Regional Priorities for the Mid North Coast survey: This survey seeks your feedback on identified issues that affect the economic development of the region.7 strategic priorities have been identified in this survey.
Closes 1 June RESPOND HERE
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In 2022 RDAMNC has been working across four key themes. These are:
   
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HOUSING:
With housing still a pressing issue in the Mid North Coast, we are calling out to individuals across the community to lead action through our soon to be released documentary, 'Our Spaces'.
How can you get involved?
- If you are, or know key / essential workers currently residing in the Mid North Coast (MNC) - OR anyone who provides housing for key workers in the MNC please take a moment to complete this survey (hurry, closes Monday 16th May).
- Want to learn more about what you can do to support key workers to have accommodation in the Mid North Coast? Join us on 11 August for the launch of the Our Spaces documentary. Our Spaces showcases stories about people across the Mid North Coast who are using their domestic spaces in ways that can comfortably accommodate others. It's certainly food for thought. Tickets available soon.
Pic (Anna and Andrew Thompson feature in Our Spaces).
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BUSINESS PREPAREDNESS:
Need support for your business? There are many programs in the marketplace right now and most are free of charge for Mid North Coast business owners. Delivered at a State, Commonwealth and Local Government level, it can sometimes be difficult to get a view of the whole range of programs on offer. RDAMNC has put together the Business Support Hub to ensure you have access to the latest information and full range of support options.
Check out the Business Support Hub here.
In the meantime, check out our new Podcast 'Across the Region' to learn more about other businesses in the Mid North Coast HERE
More about...
1. What to know more about working with Defence industries? Learn more here
2. How much do you know about AusIndustry? Learn more here
3. And what about Business NSW. Join our CEO, Kerry Grace in a recent conversation with Regional Manager, Kellon Beard HERE
4. Stay up to date with information about the latest grants and government support here
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WORKFORCE:
Does your business currently have access to the staff you need? Are you finding it difficult to find work? What about your training needs? We are always keen to find out more about your workforce situation and to assist where we can.
How can you get involved?
- Register your positions vacant or register as a jobseeker for FREE via My Future Workforce
- Do you know about the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa? Find out more here
- Get in touch here
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY:
Have you heard about the term 'Circular Economy'? NSW Circular describes it as "decoupling economic growth from virgin resource use. Circular design of products, services and systems keep resources in the market longer, enabling sharing and reuse business models to become business as usual."
There are already so many great circular economy businesses in the Mid North Coast. If this is your area get in touch with our new Circular Economy Project Officer, Tia McIntyre.
(pic below) Russell Ping from Tuncurry Waste Management Centre
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Want to work with us?
From time to time RDAMNC has the need to call in project officers, consultants and other specialists. Do you have skills to share with us? Join our Preferred Supplier List via HERE
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I'll look forward to hearing from you.
Kerry
Kerry Grace
Director of Regional Development and CEO
Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast
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