Andrew McCoubrie and Penny Small from Beach to Beach Riverwalk and Steve Martin from Schools to Schools pathway projects spoke with Assistant Minister for Employment Luke Hartsuyker and Member for Lyne David Gillespie on Monday under typically gorgeous Camden Haven sunshine.

The meeting was to discuss the planned contribution of Work for the Dole to the Beach to Beach Riverwalk project.

"Both these projects are excellent community-driven, community designed, professional projects and work for the dole will be part of the solution to getting it constructed," Dr Gillespie said.

"The pathways will be great for tourists, great for residents, children, seniors, bicycles, tricycles, mobility scooters. 

"I have been talking to Minister Hartsuyker about getting Work for the Dole particpants involved in the [Beach to Beach] project for some time and I am pleased he has now viewed it first-hand," Dr Gillespie said.

"I would like to see a team of Work for the Dole participants working alongside the army of community volunteers who have been actively involved in the project since it was launched.

"This would give local job seekers an opportunity to learn new skills while making a valuable contribution to the community.

"It will upskill people who are unemployed. Instead of just being on Newstart, you will actually turn up for work and learn new skills which will help you later on in the workplace. It teaches work ethic and makes you part of the community."

Work for the Dole Mid North Coast coordinator Vicki Hooper is now liaising closely with the Beach to Beach committee on the details, as the Work for the Dole program enters the tender phase.

Mr Hartsuyker said the government's revamped Work for the Dole program offers job seekers many opportunities.

"The program offers job seekers the chance to develop important skills and to demonstrate to a potential employer what they can bring to the workplace," he said.

"This project will give local job seekers the opportunity to make a lasting impression to their community."