Connecting with Impact
Our Greater Shepparton Community Connector Program continues to deliver a return on investment that extends well beyond the dollars.
The Program proves our cultural diversity is our strength and the Program is changing how we think about housing and how we create a more inclusive and welcoming city and region.
RESULTS
700+
Professionals supported to relocate since Feb 2021
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​100+
Businesses have used the program since Feb 2021
​100+
Partners assisted into local employment since Feb 2021​
20
New referrals each month​ (average)
​​Health​, education and care are the largest users of the program. For our SMEs, a single recruit can represent 5-10% of their workforce.
IMPACT
77%
Retention rate
67%+
Intend to stay
$50 million + p.a.
Annual direct spend in local economy
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300:1 ROI
Estimate CCP delivers $300 of direct economic benefit for every dollar invested
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Non-financial Impact
Our local communities can access specialist services in their home town, and our businesses are able to keep jobs and their operations in the regions.
INSIGHTS
CCP captures real time data that is already shaping the city and helping us create a more inclusive and welcoming community.​
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Housing:
95% of relocators want centrally kicked 1 and 2 bedrooms units/townhouses close to work
Education:
Schools and education programs (e.g. accelerator) are key determinants in decisions to relocate - along with access to post-secondary training, retraining and professional development, and university pathways for professionals and their families.
Diversity:
Greater Shepparton's cultural diversity is a key attraction
'I can see myself in Shepparton'​
FUTURE FUNDING
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'Unlinked' funding: As the CCP transitions to a sustainable
funding model, funding is required to ensure the program is available beyond C4GS's membership to all of Greater Shepparton's business - especially our SMEs for whom 1 recruit can equate to 5-10% of their workforce.​​​​