Building strong regions with stronger opportunities
Since the 2022-23 Budget, the NSW Government’s investment across regional New South Wales has ensured that the economic potential of our regions is unlocked and those living in regional and rural areas have a high quality of life. This investment includes:
- continued delivery of the $1.3 billion uplift to the Regional Growth Fund; the Fund has provided to date more than 2,700 community-boosting projects in our regions
- expanding the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme on 1 August 2022 to increase subsidies and expand service eligibility criteria
- opening applications soon for the Regional Student and Apprentice Travel Card program. The card will provide eligible apprentices and university students living in regional, rural and remote areas of New South Wales with a $250 prepaid card to help reduce the cost of travel and support access to education and training.
The 2022-23 Half-Yearly Review also includes $67.4 million to bolster biosecurity measures including improving our resilience and preparedness for any potential disease outbreak (such as foot-and-mouth disease). This industry support is critical to families that rely on the $20.9 billion primary industries sector.
