The City of Newcastle is giving 30 creatives, innovators, and accomplished entrepreneurs a $10,000 grant to relocate to Newcastle.
The program ‘New Move’ was developed to incentivise people from Australia’s capital cities to move to Newcastle and invest in the city’s economic, cultural and community growth.
Targeted at a metropolitan audience, 30 successful applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will receive a $10,000 relocation grant to be spent within the Newcastle local government area.
New Move will also provide the new residents with ongoing networking to ensure they have the best opportunity to help deliver economic and social returns to the city.
Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen said new skills and talent brought to the city generated economic opportunities and increased local employment.
“Newcastle is a gateway city – small enough to provide the charms of regional life but big enough to attract international investment and the best domestic and global talent,” Cr Clausen said.
“New Move recipients will be asked to commit to being city ambassadors, helping further develop local skills, and activate our community to create future economic opportunities.
“In return, recipients will have access to co-working spaces and networking events to build local business and community connections.”
City of Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said New Move was an Australian first and modelled off a successful US Tulsa Remote initiative.
“Attracting talented people as an economic stimulus strategy provides great value for money, with independent modelling showing that attracting 30 entrepreneurs to the city through New Move will help create new local jobs and millions of dollars in economic output.
“The grant is one great reason to consider a move to Newcastle; however, there are 10,000 more reasons why Newcastle is the perfect place for entrepreneurial, community-minded and innovative people to create impact.”
New Move has been estimated to generate up to 75 new jobs and $25 million in local economic output.
The campaign will focus on Sydney and the Australian capital cities, portraying Newcastle as a smart city with modern and vibrant culture.
Applications are now accepted at movetonewcaslte.com.au, with applications to close on Friday, April 30 at 5 pm.
Information Source: Media release, Mar 1, City of Newcastle
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