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How the Community Connector Program Can Transform Bundaberg
Bundaberg is taking bold steps to address skilled worker shortages and foster a welcoming, inclusive community through the Community Connector Program. This innovative initiative is


Collaboration at the Heart of Change: Tina Marshall’s Insightful Journey
Bundaberg is home to organisations dedicated to building stronger, more inclusive communities. Among them is Carinbundi, a 30-year-old disability support provider leading the way in


Driving Collaboration in Bundaberg: Insights from Tim Sayre
In Bundaberg, collaboration is the cornerstone of community growth, and Tim Sayre, President of the Bundaberg and District Chamber of Commerce, is leading the charge.


Unlocking Potential Through Collaboration: A Deep Dive with CQUniversity’s Luke Sinclair
The Partner Up Podcast by Welcome to Bundaberg is dedicated to spotlighting community leaders who foster meaningful partnerships to transform lives and strengthen our region.


Partnering for a More Inclusive Bundaberg: A Conversation with Cirsty Murphy
Bundaberg is a community built on collaboration, and inclusivity is at the heart of its growth. In a recent Partner Up Podcast episode, Cirsty Murphy


Collaborating for Community Impact
Since its establishment in 1978, Impact Community Services has been a cornerstone of positive change in Bundaberg. Locally headquartered, the organisation operates under three guiding


Supporting Bundaberg’s Families: A Spotlight on Pierson Services
At Welcome to Bundaberg, we are fortunate to work alongside dedicated organisations like Pierson Services, which has been supporting families and young people in our


Partnering for a Stronger Bundaberg: Community Centred Solutions in Action
Partnering for a Stronger Bundaberg: Community Centred Solutions in Action At the heart of Bundaberg’s success lies its community spirit. The Community Centred Solutions Project


Partnering for a Stronger Bundaberg: Addressing Community Needs Through Collaboration
At Welcome to Bundaberg, we’re proud to work with passionate community leaders like Corrie McColl, Centre Manager of the Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre, who is making


Brave Brothers: Building a Stronger, Safer Bundaberg Community
In Bundaberg, Brave Brothers is making a profound impact by addressing critical issues such as suicide prevention and domestic violence with courage and compassion. Founded


Issue Two – Welcome to Bundaberg Magazine
Welcome to Bundaberg Magazine: Issue 2 Launches The second issue of Welcome to Bundaberg magazine is here, offering an engaging guide for new residents and


Supporting Local Growth: How Bundaberg is Boosting Small Business Opportunities
Image credit – Tourism and Events Queensland Bundaberg is fostering a dynamic and thriving environment for small businesses, recognising their crucial role as the backbone


The Rise of Coastal Living: Why People are Moving to Regional Cities like Bundaberg
Image credit – Tourism and Events Queensland The shift toward coastal living is becoming more popular, and Bundaberg is at the forefront of this trend,


Remote Work Revolution: How Bundaberg is Attracting New Residents
As remote work finds its place in the modern workforce, Bundaberg is emerging as one of Queensland’s most attractive destinations for remote workers. With a


Impact of Recent Events on Population Shifts in Regional Australia
Image credit – Tourism and Events Queensland The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered population dynamics across Australia, sparking a significant shift from metropolitan areas to regional


Attracting Key Workers: Strategies for Retention in Regional Communities
Image credit – Tourism and Events Queensland Attracting and retaining key workers is essential for regional growth, and Bundaberg is no exception. The AHURI Final


The Role of Tourism and Hospitality in Regional Population Growth
Image credit – Tourism and Events Queensland Tourism and hospitality are not just economic drivers; they are key elements in attracting long-term residents to regional


Challenges and Opportunities of Population Growth in Regional Bundaberg
Image credit – Tourism and Events Queensland Bundaberg, like many growing regional centres, finds itself at the intersection of opportunity and challenge as it navigates


Lifestyle Factors Influencing Regional Migration to Bundaberg
Image credit – Tourism and Events Queensland The allure of regional living has grown stronger over the past decade, with Bundaberg emerging as a prime


Strengthening Civic Infrastructure: The Foundation of Thriving Communities
Image credit – Tourism and Events Queensland Strengthening Civic Infrastructure: The Foundation of Thriving Communities Civic infrastructure refers to the physical spaces where community life


The Role of Policy in Combating Social Isolation
Image credit – Tourism and Events Queensland The Role of Policy in Combating Social Isolation Social isolation and loneliness have become pressing public health concerns,


Empowering Communities to Drive Change: A Shift Towards Place-Based Solutions
Image credit – Tourism and Events Queensland Empowering Communities to Drive Change: A Shift Towards Place-Based Solutions Place-based solutions emphasise local leadership, engagement, and innovation


Breaking Silos: A Call for Integrated Approaches in Community Development
Image credit – Tourism and Events Queensland Breaking Silos: A Call for Integrated Approaches in Community Development In today’s interconnected world, tackling complex issues like


Revitalising Communities Through Policy: Why Local Engagement is Key
Revitalising Communities Through Policy: Why Local Engagement is Key Community-led development isn’t just about policy reform; it’s about transforming the way communities interact together. According


How Impactful Conversations Drive Community Change
How Impactful Conversations Drive Community Change: A Chat with Cat Matson In a recent episode of the Partner Up Podcast host Gayle Reynolds sat down


Creating Community Connections: A Path to Retaining Skilled Workers in Bundaberg
Creating Community Connections: A Path to Retaining Skilled Workers in Bundaberg In today’s ever-evolving world, attracting and retaining skilled professionals in rural and regional communities


The Role of Community in Workforce Stability
The Role of Community in Workforce Stability Community plays a vital role in sustaining a stable workforce in regional areas. The Making it Work: Framework


Sustainable Workforce Development in Bundaberg
Strategies for Sustainable Workforce Development Developing a sustainable workforce in Bundaberg and the Wide Bay is a complex challenge that requires a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach.


Comprehensive whole of community approach to attraction and retention
The Importance of a Comprehensive Whole-of-Community Approach to Attraction and Retention: Insights from the Making it Work Framework Attracting and retaining a skilled workforce in


Making it Work
The Making it Work: Framework for Remote Rural Workforce Stability, released in 2019, provides a strategic approach to addressing workforce challenges in remote and rural


Health Workforce Solution – Pilot
Wide Bay Community Connector for skilled workers in Bundaberg Welcome to Bundaberg is an initiative of NGO Wide Bay Kids in response to the growing


A whole family approach to attraction and retention
How to retain highly skilled people in your business? Here is a story, one I’m sure that may sound familiar to many of you who


Community Priorities
Recommended Community Priorities The community plays a vital role in attracting and retaining a skilled workforce. Here are some ways the community can come together


A community-based approach addressing workforce shortages
In 2019 while working in the health and education sector I started studying an MBA. A few years in I found myself writing a research


Create a more belonging community culture
Do you want to attract more skilled people to Bundaberg? Do you want these new people to stay living and working in the region? When


Introduction to Welcome to Bundaberg
https://youtu.be/BYbNWK3Hff8 What is Welcome to Bundaberg? Welcome to Bundaberg aims to help local businesses and industry attract and retain their new resident hires. From primary


The evidence is clear
The Evidence is Clear In 2019 while working in the health and education sector I started studying an MBA. A few years in I found


Add a unique Employee Value Proposition to your workplace
Create a unique Employee Value Proposition for your workforce Let’s talk about Employee Value Proposition (EVP). Do you have a strategy in your business? The


Welcome to Bundaberg Free Community Resources
Welcome to Bundaberg Pack We have teamed up with some of Bundaberg’s most valued support services and businesses to help make new residents transition to


Create a belonging community culture in your workplace
How to create a belonging community culture – so everyone in your workplace feels like they belong Living in accordance with our values isn’t just


Community Connection
Community Connectors support new resident hires to help them feel like they belong Moving to a new place can be an exciting adventure, but it


Welcome to Bundaberg Website and App
Welcome to Bundaberg Website and App We bring together the people of Bundaberg to support new and existing residents so that we can build a


Welcome to Bundaberg Magazine
Welcome to Bundaberg Magazine Welcome to Bundaberg Magazine issue one was released in August 2023, with 10,000 copies printed and being distributed to locations around;


Welcome to Bundaberg Pack
Welcome to Bundaberg Pack We have teamed up with some of Bundaberg’s most valued support services and businesses to help make new residents transition to becoming a Bundaberg


Fostering Growth and Prosperity
Fostering Growth and Prosperity: Business’s Role in Empowering Bundaberg Residents As a business deeply rooted in the Bundaberg community, we take great pride in our


About Welcome to Bundaberg
The Welcome to Bundaberg project is based on research and evidence-informed projects to assist regions in the attraction and retention of skilled workers and address