PEOPLE who are new to the Nambucca Valley, including families and recent arrivals, are being encouraged to take a relaxed first step into community life at a dedicated Welcome to the Valley event.
The informal meet-and-connect opportunity will be held during the popular Open Streets Festival on Saturday 14 February from 2pm, giving newcomers a chance to discover what support, services and connections are available as they settle into the region.
The event is being delivered by Nambucca Valley Council in partnership with The Welcome Experience and Regional Development Australia, with a focus on helping people feel informed, supported and part of the local community from the outset.
“Our valley has a long tradition of being a welcoming and inclusive community,” said Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee.
“However, when you are new, you can often need help with integrating and navigating what local services are available.
“This program and its representatives who will be at Open Streets Festival will be there to greet newcomers and help them to feel at home.”
Families, couples and individuals who have recently moved to the area will be able to speak directly with The Welcome Experience’s Local Connector, Helen Mansfield, who will be available from 2pm to help with everyday settlement questions such as housing, schools, healthcare and local networks.
“Relocating can be both exciting and challenging,” she said.
“The Welcome Experience is here to make that transition easier by helping people connect socially and professionally, and this event is a wonderful way to start that journey.”
New residents are invited to drop in to The Welcome Experience marquee, located along River Street, at any time during the afternoon as part of the valley’s flagship Open Streets Festival.
More information about The Welcome Experience is available through the Regional Development Australia website.
The Nambucca Valley Open Streets Festival is funded through the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program, led by Transport for NSW, with Nambucca Valley Council securing $350,000 in funding over three years to deliver the initiative.
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