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Free GV DAMA Skilled Migration Information Sessions for local employers

In Summary

Free GV DAMA Skilled Migration Information Sessions will be held in Cobram, Echuca and Shepparton this June for local employers.
Sessions will cover updates to the Goulburn Valley Designated Area Migration Agreement, including new occupations and industry-requested concessions.
Presentations will feature representatives from the Department of Home Affairs, Victorian Government and VETASSESS, followed by a Q&A.
Registration is essential via TryBooking (tap the buttons below); the sessions aim to help regional businesses address workforce shortages through skilled migration pathways.

Sessions will be held in Cobram, Echuca and Shepparton and will provide local businesses with an opportunity to learn about recent updates to the GV DAMA, including newly approved occupations and concessions requested by local industry.

The sessions are designed for employers in the Greater Shepparton, Campaspe and Moira regions and will include presentations from the Department of Home Affairs, the Victorian Government and VETASSESS, followed by a Q&A session.

Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said the sessions would provide valuable insights for businesses facing workforce shortages.

“The GV DAMA is a tailored migration program that is helping regional employers attract and retain skilled workers,” he said.

“These information sessions are a great opportunity to hear directly from key government representatives and receive practical advice about how to access the program.”

The GV DAMA Skilled Migration Information Sessions will be held at the following locations:

Cobram: Wednesday 11 June, 9.30am to 11.00am, Cobram Civic Centre, Punt Road
Echuca: Wednesday 11 June, 3.00pm to 4.30pm, Campaspe Shire Council Function Room, Heygarth Street
Shepparton: Thursday 12 June, 3.00pm to 4.30pm, Greater Shepparton City Council Boardroom, 90 Welsford Street

Registration is free and essential via TryBooking:

Cobram: Book Here

Echuca: Book Here

Shepparton: Book Here

For more information, contact GV DAMA Coordinator Tina Pellegrino on 03 5832 9700 or via email at gvdama@shepparton.vic.gov.au.

To learn more about the GV DAMA, visit www.gvdama.com.au.