Bourke will have a helping hand to attract essential workers with the expansion of the state government's 'The Welcome Experience' service.

The service pairs incoming government and non-government employees, including health, education and emergency service workers, with local organisations that advise them on 'life things' like housing and jobs, aim being to make the move smoother.

The program has helped 57 essential workers move to Walgett since it began as a pilot 12 months ago, and 511 statewide.

 Walgett police officer Amy is one of them.

She moved with her family from Sydney in November last year.

“We decided to give regional NSW a go," she said.

"We not only have room for a trampoline, but our children love collecting fresh eggs from their very own chicken coop every morning.

“We haven’t looked back. Living in a close-knit regional community has given us the freedom and space to give our kids a childhood filled with fun and adventure. We tend to stress less and have more time to spend together doing the things we love.”

Amy's children Hugo (2), Arthur (5) and husband Casey. PHOTO: supplied

Close to 1,800 workers have inquired about the pilot locations which also include Broken Hill, Walgett, Coffs Harbour and Muswellbrook.

Of those who have relocated, 224 are health workers, 84 are educators and 35 are NSW Police staff.

RDA Orana will cover Bourke, Wellington and Dubbo under the program expansion to 52 Local Government Areas from an initial eight during the pilot stage.

 The non-profit's CEO Justine Campbell said it will use it's resources in the region to help program clients.

"We have a very strong presence and broad reach in the region. We have numerous resources, growing networks and significant connections and partnerships that we can leverage to help ensure The Welcome Experience is a success in the Orana," she said.

“We rely on key workers to facilitate some of our most important services so attracting and retaining people is of the upmost importance."

Ms Campbell said RDA Orana will help workers settle in by connecting them with schools, helping them join sport clubs and assisting with finding a job for their partner.

CEO of RDA Orana, Justine Campbell, says her organisation will assist with the expansion of The Welcome Experience in the Orana Region. IMAGE: RDA Orana

NSW Minister for Western NSW Tara Moriarty said the program has received positive feedback.

“Locals can give insights on different locations in towns to suit housing needs, or finding a reliable removalist or even knowing which café boasts the best cappuccino in town, and that is why The Welcome Experience pilot has been such a resounding success," she said.

“511 workers and their families have already made the move and the feedback is the program was important in accepting the job offer and was vital in helping people find their feet in their new community.

“The NSW Government’s decision to expand the program shows what a difference a warm welcome can make for workers moving to a new community. It fosters people to grow roots in the town and be part of the community they are looking after."