Specialists in Community Connections
Landing a job is one thing, physically arriving in town is another. So, how do you begin to really feel at home? – How long will it take till the kids settle?
We know a move to a new place is a big step.
Work+Stay considers the needs of your whole family, when tailoring Settling-In Support. Our job is to provide you with a smooth entry into your new community, and we work with your new employer to ensure you are supported inside and outside the workplace.
We understand that successful, thriving communities are developed with a whole of community approach that acknowledges its indigenous history.
For those relocating:
- Right fit job + community matching for employment, aspirations, interests, and lifestyle.
- Our “Settling-In Support” provides free, customised support, beyond the move, for everyone we place in a regional job.
- A dedicated Settling-In Support contact person in your new location to provide information, and orientation to your new community.
- Connections into local services, civic, social and recreational, community groups, clubs, and amenities.
- Local Welcome Ambassadors in your new home town, to welcome you and connect you into their community and networks.
Our Work+Stay Settling-In Support is free for all candidates who secure a regional job.
Right from the beginning, Work+Stay personnel are building a picture of jobs and communities in which you will find your “right fit” .
Our recruiters focus on understanding your employment needs, aspirations, interests and lifestyle.
Once you secure a regional role, we send you our Work+Stay Settling-in App, so you can begin to plan your move.
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The app provides connections into local services including Real Estate, Utilities, Schools, Childcare, Health + Disability Services, Community and Civic Groups, Local Council and Relocation Support + Logistics.
Your Settling-In Support Contact
We have personnel on the ground who will work with you to support your transition into the new community.
- Your Settling-In Support contact will schedule a relocation planning call or online meeting with you to ensure you are supported during your relocation period.
- They will use their local knowledge + networks to assist you with planning + work with you through all aspects of your move.
- We know everyone is different, so your Settling-In Support Contact can flag any key supports you may need and help to prepare in- region.
On arrival in your new community
We have personnel on the ground who will work with you to support your transition into the new community.
- Settling-In Support personnel will contact you to check in and ensure things are going as planned. In those first weeks, when everything is new, your Settling-In Support contact will check in with you weekly to provide support and trouble shoot any issues arising.
- After the first 2 weeks, you can reach out to your Settling-In Support person, as and when you need further support, they are easily contactable through our Settling-In Support App.
- Settling-In Support personnel will connect you with our Welcome Ambassadors.
- Welcome Ambassadors are committed locals in your new community, who volunteer to orientate and connect newcomers to recreational, social, educational and community activities relevant to their interests and needs.
Workplace Support
- When you start your new job, our recruiters will call you to check in within the first 3 days.
- We check in with your employer also, to ensure there are no early issues and you have the best chance of success in your new role.
- We do a 1–month and 3-month welfare check and we have a range of strategies we can work through with your employer, should you need some workplace-based support.
- Welcome Ambassadors are committed locals in your new community, who volunteer to orientate and connect newcomers to recreational, social, educational and community activities relevant to their interests and needs.
For Regional Employers:
- Workplace consultations.
- Diversity and Inclusion training.
- Real world planning assistance for a migrant workforce, based on lived experience.
Get in touch
Contact us to see how your community or workplace can be involved.
Learn more from our team about Work+Stay Settling In Support and how we support beyond the move.