Welcome To
Bundaberg
Business & Industry Partners
Attraction and Retention Strategy
Welcome to Bundaberg is a community-based approach address workforce shortages; a resource for businesses with new resident hires to the region. The Welcome to Bundaberg strategy tie’s the free community resources with community connectors for our business and industry partners.
This strategy is formulated from years of combined primary and secondary research to develop an evidence-informed framework to ensure skilled workers stay working in the Bundaberg region. These resources aim to help businesses and industry to support new resident hires to make connections across neighbourhoods, investigate Bundaberg’s diverse business and industry landscape and connect people with shared interests, skills and passions. Read more – The evidence is clear.
The Welcome to Bundaberg Community Connector program provides tailored support for the new resident hire and their direct family members to assist in settling into the community quickly and to help them make local social connections. The Community Connector role provides support on aspects of regional living that impact on life satisfaction, these commonly include; advice in finding a home to live and suitable neighbourhoods, advice in finding local jobs & education opportunities for partners/ dependents, provide information and linkages to help choose school or childcare, linkages to local business, services and healthcare needs, make introductions (in-line with individuals’ interests) to help make social connections in the community; sporting clubs, church, events and finally support social networking.
Fee for Service or Free for eligible pilot partner
- Supporting basic social process when adjusting to change
- Supporting change process when starting a job
- Personal satisfaction v's Professional satisfaction
- Connecting new people and their families
- Face to face, online or over the phone
- 60 minute session per month
Under Development
- Creates a belonging community culture
- Fosters a whole family approach to attraction & retention
- Promotes social connection
- Operationalises organisational values
- Face to Face or Online
Welcome To
Bundaberg
Welcome to Bundaberg is an initiative of NGO Wide Bay Kids in response to the growing number of people moving to the region. The aim of Welcome to Bundaberg is to improve the health, wellbeing, work and lifestyle outcomes of people living in the Wide Bay region by activating and implementing a range of community-led strategies across a range of services for a more connected cohesive community.
Advertising Opportunities
Website, App, Magazine and Podcast
Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, we can create a marketing package that will help you reach your target audience and achieve your goals. Don’t miss out on the chance to showcase your business to this captive audience. Contact us today to learn more about our advertising opportunities and start promoting your brand in Bundaberg!
Digital Marketing: Be found in more places online.
Your business will become visible on welcome-to-bundaberg.mn.co. Including:
- An industry specific directory listing
- SEO rich professionally written article
- High quality backlinks
- Images and logo
- One tap contact feature
All aimed to improve your online presence so potential customers can find and contact you hassle free. For less than $2 a day, you can increase your online visibility and stay top of mind when people are searching for your business or service in Bundaberg.
Digital exposure; whether your business operates online or has a brick-and-mortar store, it’s crucial to ensure that it’s receiving the necessary digital exposure. By taking the essential step of working with one of our local digital experts your new business profile may help with:
- Be found by customers in Bundaberg
- Gain more visibility on Google, Brave, & Bing and Safari
- Increase website & social media traffic
- Stand out with posts, photos and your logo
- SEO benefits with high-quality backlinks increasing your search engine ranking
Get your business added to welcome-to-bundaberg.mn.co today to discover for your- self how Welcome to Bundaberg can grow your digital exposure and online presence.
Print Advertising
Welcome to Bundaberg Magazine edition 1 was released in August 2023 with 10,000 copies are being distributed to locations around;
- Bundaberg
- Gin Gin
- Woodgate
- Childers and everywhere in between.
Printed annually with display advertising bookings for edition 2 now open and due for release in July 2024. Be seen in more places; we know people aged 25+ still prefer print media as a trusted form of advertising. We also know print ads reach more people over time*. Your business will stand out and be seen with your choice of full or half page adverts and editorial options. Your print advertising will include;
- An industry specific display advert
- Professionally written article
- High quality graphics and printing
- Targeted distribution with high circulation
Distribution circulation includes:
- Educational settings new enrolments
- Bundaberg tourism information centres
- Community service organisations
- Real Estate & professional service sector
- Healthcare providers
- Council facilities
Get your business into the Welcome to Bundaberg Magazine to be exposed to new residents and locals living in the Bundaberg region.
Podcast and Web Series Advertising
The Partner Up Podcast and Webseries features local businesses and community service organisations making a difference in Bundaberg, be featured on our Welcome to Bundaberg Spotify or YouTube platforms. PartnerUp – Uniting for Impact is more than just a podcast. It is a movement that aims to promote collaboration and partnerships within our community. By sharing inspiring stories and exploring innovative approaches, we hope to inspire you to come together for the greater good of Bundaberg.
To be involved with the PartnerUp podcast or webseries, contact us via email at admin@welcometobundaberg.com. We look forward to hearing from you and partnering with you for impact in Bundaberg.
Advertising places book out quickly, secure your spot by talking to us today. Visit Wide Bay Kids at 111 Targo Street Bundaberg or Call us: 0427 523 289 or Email us: info@widebaykids.com.au.
Printed Magazine Circulation
- Half Page Adverts
- Full Page Adverts
- Full Page Editorial
Printed Guide Circulation
Printed Guide Outlets
Welcome to Bundaberg Pack Options
- 50 Pieces
- 100 Pieces
- 150 Pieces
Pack Circulation
Pack Outlets
Website, App & Socials
- Website Featured Listing
- Website Featured Articles
- App Community
Website Views
Website Vistors
Digital Influence
- @widebaykids #welcometobundaberg