Resicare’s Success Story: How Work Visa Lawyers Helped Solve Regional Workforce Shortages Through the DAMA Program
Finding and keeping skilled staff in regional Australia can be a major challenge, especially in some sectors such as disability care. For Resicare SA, a South Australian disability support provider, this issue became critical when many of their staff began moving back to Adelaide.
Thanks to expert guidance from Work Visa Lawyers, Resicare found a long-term solution through the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) program, helping them rebuild their workforce and continue delivering essential care services across the state.
The Challenge: Regional Workforce Shortages
Resicare had been operating in regional South Australia for several years, but staffing became increasingly difficult.
As Finance and Operations Manager Haroon explained:
“Around two years ago, people started moving back to Adelaide. We had no options to ask them to stay or work for us, and our services were very impacted.”
Without qualified carers in regional areas, Resicare’s ability to support clients was at risk.
The Solution: Partnering with Work Visa Lawyers
That’s when Resicare contacted Work Visa Lawyers for help. After assessing the company’s situation and workforce needs, our team identified the DAMA program as the best solution.
The DAMA allows approved regional employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers under more flexible conditions, including occupations not usually available under standard visa programs.
With our support, Resicare successfully applied for and received DAMA endorsement, enabling them to sponsor skilled disability carers and rebuild their workforce.
Haroon shared:
“The biggest help we received from Work Visa Lawyers was to guide us through the right path — the DAMA program. We built our team, and it’s been more than a year now that we’ve been providing services all over South Australia.”
Expanding Services with Confidence
Resicare’s success under the DAMA has not only solved their immediate workforce shortages but also set them up for growth.
“If we had not received that help from Work Visa Lawyers, we would not be operating in regional areas,” Haroon said. “Now, our plan for this year is to expand our services to Mount Gambier and Naracoorte. We are again working with Work Visa Lawyers for our DAMA renewals.”
When asked if they would recommend Work Visa Lawyers, Haroon commented:
“Absolutely 100%. They are very professional, and we truly believe they can help others just as they helped us.”
About Resicare SA
Resicare SA provides a wide range of disability and community support services, including:
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
- In-home and respite care
- Community participation and complex needs support
Their services extend across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.
Work Visa Lawyers and the DAMA Program
Work Visa Lawyers has extensive experience assisting employers across Australia to access skilled overseas workers through the DAMA program. Our team has supported a range of industries — including disability care, agriculture, hospitality, and construction — to meet their staffing needs and grow sustainably.
Here you can learn more about Labour Agreements and DAMAs.
We also have many videos on YouTube explaining the different DAMAs available in each state and territory. Check out our DAMA playlist.
If you or your business need assistance applying for a DAMA, please contact our team of experienced immigration lawyers and registered migration agents.
