NEws & Updates

Listen to Melanie Davidson, HR Manager at Kagome, as she shares their experiences finding and keeping people with the right skills through the GV DAMA program.

A niche employment program is helping businesses from three neighbouring municipalities in the Goulburn, Campaspe and Murray valleys to fill vacancies with overseas workers.

Listen to Aum Modi, owner of local Shepparton restaurant Noble Monks, as he shares his experience finding people with the right skills through the GV DAMA program.

From 1st July 2023 the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) has been increased to $70,000. Concessions to TSMIT are available for employers for the eligible occupations listed in the GV DAMA Table of Approved Occupations. There must be a strong...

The GV DAMA is a skilled migration program that is tailored to the needs of the Goulburn Valley Region, enabling employers in the GV, who are unable to recruit appropriately qualified Australians, to supplement their workforce with overseas workers. Three informative...

For most Victorians, the Goulburn Valley conjures pictures of rolling hills, orchards, wineries, picturesque rivers, and the quiet country lifestyle many people dream about. That’s why getting involved in an employer sponsorship program has become popular...

Under the GV DAMA, there is an extensive list of occupations that are outlined and approved for those who to sponsor a skilled or semi-skilled overseas worker These are listed and categorised based on the skills, qualifications, experience and employment background...

The Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) has been significant in helping rural employers across Australia find much needed skilled overseas workers.  Employers in the Goulburn Valley (GV) region looking to sponsor and hire skilled and semi-skilled...

If the past few years has taught us anything, it’s that skilled labour shortages can cripple a business swiftly and suddenly. Due to socio-economic and geographic constraints, rural communities are typically hit the hardest from these shortages. This enormous strain...