Talia Stump – Publications
The Right Fit: Attracting and retaining newcomers in regional towns – by Talia Stump
A framework for secondary migration based on international lessons from a Churchill Fellowship.
Reports
Refugee Settlement in Regional Areas: Evidence-based good practice
Published by New South Wales Government and Margaret Piper – this report draws upon several case studies from across Australia to consider what makes successful and sustainable regional refugee settlement. It provides practical tips for regional communities looking to initiate their own refugee attraction strategies.
Newcomer Engagement and Social Capital in Rural Communities
Published by the Rural Ontario Institute, the report examines three Ontario regions to explore whether, and how, rural communities were engaging newcomers in their civic life.
Northern Policy Institute (Canada) – Newcomer Attraction Series
No. 1: Exploring the Need for a Northern Newcomer Strategy
No. 2: Identifying Northern Ontario’s Strengths and Weaknesses in the Attraction and Retention of Newcomers
No. 3: Evaluating the Suitability of Provincial and Federal Immigration Programs for Northern Ontario
No. 4: Thinking Local: Best practices and solutions for Northern Ontario Communities
Beyond the Big City: How small communities across Canada can attract and retain newcomers
Published by Victoria Esses and Charlie Carter. Research on how newcomer attraction and retention could be enhanced to contribute to the success of smaller centres and less densely populated regions across Canada.
Practical Resources
100+ Ways to Welcome
Tips and ideas for residents on how to welcome newcomers to your town. Developed as part of a year-long campaign to make the city of Burnaby in British Columbia, Canada a welcoming place.
Australian Employers’ Guide to Hiring Refugees
Published by the Friendly Nation Initiative as part of the Tent Partnership. A resource for employers that makes the case to hire refugees and provides practical guidance on how to support and retain a workforce.
Welcoming Immigrants and Refugees to Canada: The Role of Municipalities – Toolkit for Inclusive Municipalities in Canada and Beyond
Highlights promising practices that are currently being implemented in Canadian municipalities to welcome newcomers. Includes strategies and tips for municipalities.
Steps to Settlement Success: A Toolkit for Regional and Rural Communities
An Australian toolkit designed to help regional communities welcome migrant workers to fill job vacancies and grow regional population. (Regional Australia Institute)