NEW: Remote Jobs and Communities Program — establishment $745.6 million over four years to establish the new Remote Jobs and Communities Program (RJCP). The RJCP will commence on 1 July 2013 and replace existing remote employment services, delivered by multiple … Continue reading
NEW Remote Jobs and Communities Program — establishment Further funding under this program is identified under the heading ‘Remote Communities’ Funding of $44.4 million will be provided over three years through the RJCP to establish the Remote Youth Leadership and … Continue reading
GONE: Community‑Based Service Development Program — cessation The Government will cease funding for the Community‑Based Service Development Program. This will provide savings of $15.7 million over four years. The Community‑Based Service Development Program provides funding to improve the language, literacy and … Continue reading
NEW: Jobs, Education and Training Child Care Fee Assistance Program (JETCCFA)— introduction of a package of reforms An additional $225.6 million over five years to support increased demand for Child Care Fee Assistance and better target assistance. From 2016‑17 onwards, … Continue reading
NEW: Economic Potential of Senior Australians — employment assistance $29.6 million over four years to build workplaces that value the experience of older Australians and increase the recruitment and retention of mature age job seekers in the Australian workforce. up … Continue reading
NEW Apprentice to business owner — business skills and mentoring program $19.4 million over four years for business skills training and mentoring support for individuals who are seeking to establish a business within two years of completing a trade‑related apprenticeship. … Continue reading
UPDATE: Please note that VET in Schools includes School based apprenticeships/traineeships and pre-apprenticeships The Department of Training and Workforce Development is currently reviewing VET in schools qualifications with a view to create and publish a register of all suitable qualifications. … Continue reading
EUPA advises that the UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package has been endorsed and is available for download at training.gov.au. RTOs delivering qualifications and competencies from the training package must make arrangements to transition to the new training package in accordance with their … Continue reading
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The Australian Government is introducing significant reforms to remote employment and community development services to ensure more Indigenous and other jobseekers in remote communities get the skills they need to find and keep a job and participate in meaningful community … Continue reading