Small towns, Big returns: Economic and social impact of the Karen resettlement in Nhill

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The 2015 AMES Australia and Deloitte Access Economics report Small towns, Big returns: Economic and social impact of the Karen resettlement in Nhill highlights one of the most powerful examples of the social impact of immigration.

The Karen resettlement in Nhill has helped to:

  • redress population decline for the township
  • revitalise local services and attract increased government funding
  • increase social capital across both Communities