Supporting regional essential services

Share your experiences of essential services in regional communities.

Many regional NSW communities have a shortage of key workers (including teachers, healthcare workers and police).

We’re seeking feedback from regional communities to help us understand your local experiences.

We'll use your feedback to help improve programs and support regional essential services.

Tell us what you think

Do you live in regional NSW? How do you experience essential services in your community?

Share your experiences of local services in the survey below. You can also share your ideas and stories on how we can best welcome key workers to regional communities.

Share your experiences of essential services in regional communities.

Many regional NSW communities have a shortage of key workers (including teachers, healthcare workers and police).

We’re seeking feedback from regional communities to help us understand your local experiences.

We'll use your feedback to help improve programs and support regional essential services.

Tell us what you think

Do you live in regional NSW? How do you experience essential services in your community?

Share your experiences of local services in the survey below. You can also share your ideas and stories on how we can best welcome key workers to regional communities.

Share a story

We'd love to hear your stories and experiences as a local or as a newcomer to a community. 

  • Do you have any stories to share on moving to a new place and how you settled in to the community?
  • Have you ever welcomed new people to your town? How have you helped newcomers settle in and feel welcome?

Please share your stories below.

Thank you for sharing your story with us. You can also share your ideas or take a survey.

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  • Medical Care

    by Luke T, 14 days ago

    My grandmother lives within the NSW Southern Highlands Region, residing in Moss Vale. There are only two general-practitioners (GP's) within the Bowral-Moss Vale area, with one almost 80 years old, having frequent tendencies to forget medical information, or to simply bypass essential testing etc. Moreover, when my grandmother takes the bus service into Bowral for food or shopping, the bus drivers do not know where bus stop locations are, how much the tickets are, and when the next bus will come. This is deeply concerning for my grandmother who worries frequently if the bus will collect her at the bus... Continue reading

  • Welcoming

    by Jan B, about 2 months ago
    We try to say hello and welcome people whenever we can. If we see new faces around the shops or the area I’m always sure to smile and say a quick hello, and am always up for a chat with everyone.

  • Hobbies and interest groups

    by Jan B, about 2 months ago
    I’ve joined meet up groups or social groups meeting with similar interests or hobbies. This was a good way to meet and connect with new people.

  • $1000 ambulance ride

    by Steven, about 2 months ago
    I have family members who live in the Jervis Bay region, it cost them $1000 to get an ambulance to Nowra hospital. How can anyone live in regional NSW when it costs them so much for such a basic service?