PHOTO: Police officer Amy arrived in Walgett last year with sons Hugo (2), Arthur (5) and husband Casey. Last name has been withheld on request. PHOTO: supplied
Bourke will have a helping hand to attract essential workers with the expansion of the state government’s ‘The Welcome Experience’ service.
The service pairs incoming government and non-government employees, including health, education and emergency service workers, with local organisations that advise them on ‘life things’ like housing and jobs, aim being to make the move smoother.
The program has helped 57 essential workers move to Walgett since it began as a pilot 12 months ago, and 511 state-wide…