A major NSW Government housing program is supporting the recruitment and retention of health workers in regional communities, with Albury-Wodonga Health among the services benefiting from the initiative.

The $200.1 million Key Health Worker Accommodation program has delivered more than 70 dwellings across rural and regional NSW so far. The program is designed to provide suitable accommodation for doctors, nurses and other essential health workers and their families.

The investment includes more than 20 accommodation projects across nine regional local health districts and Albury-Wodonga Health. Projects include new accommodation, refurbishment of existing facilities and the purchase of suitable residential properties.

For Albury-Wodonga, access to appropriate housing can play an important role in attracting health professionals to the region. Regional hospitals and health services can face challenges recruiting and retaining skilled workers, particularly when accommodation costs and availability become barriers.

The government says improving housing options can make regional employment more attractive and help health workers settle into local communities.

The program forms part of the NSW Government's broader investment in regional health infrastructure and workforce support. By providing accommodation, authorities hope to strengthen the workforce available to local hospitals and health services.

For residents, a stronger health workforce can mean improved access to healthcare and greater continuity of services.

The accommodation investment also provides economic benefits by supporting construction, refurbishment and property-related activity across regional communities.

With Albury-Wodonga continuing to grow, maintaining an adequate supply of health professionals is increasingly important. The accommodation program is intended to provide practical support for workers who choose to take up positions in regional NSW.

The latest funding announcement highlights the connection between housing availability and healthcare workforce planning. While accommodation alone cannot solve every recruitment challenge, it can remove one significant barrier for workers considering regional employment.

The NSW Government says the program will continue delivering accommodation projects across regional areas, including support for Albury-Wodonga Health.