The RDA Orana DAMA
The Central West region, including the local government areas of Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Weddin, is now covered by the RDA Orana Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).
The RDA Orana DAMA was approved in 2019. It is now in it’s fifth year and has been granted a 12-month extension. The DAMA provides businesses in the region with an avenue to address current workforce shortages and to support future workforce planning.
Current Occupation and Concession List
Each occupation is eligible for a specific set of concessions. To find out what occupations are currently available and which concessions they are eligible for check the list below.
How to Apply
For all of the information about the RDA Orana DAMA process, employer eligibility and how to request endorsement, please review the RDA Orana DAMA website.
When you are ready to request endorsement use the form below and ensure that you have submitted all required documents
Please contact migration@rdacentralwest.org.au if you have any queries.
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