Local Recovery Fund

The Local Recovery Fund is available in 51 Employment Regions (regions).

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The Local Recovery Fund supports locally driven activities that:

  • meet priorities identified in the region’s Local Jobs Plan
  • are tailored to the opportunities and needs identified in the region
  • address employment and training priorities; and
  • skill individuals to meet local employer demand.

Local Recovery Fund activities are usually sought via a Request for Proposal procurement process. If you are interested in developing a Local Recovery Fund proposal, contact your local Employment Facilitator.

To view current and past Local Recovery Fund activities, search the below table using relevant filters. For more information, contact your local Employment Facilitator.

NSW/ACT

Skills For Life (SFL)

Transition Education Australia
Employment Region:
Sydney Greater West
Status:
Current
The activity will provide face-to-face employability skills training in Construction, Manufacturing and Warehousing or Professional Services to support Indigenous participants in and around Penrith. Indigenous athletes from the NRL Penrith Panthers will provide mentoring to participants throughout the activity.

Skills For Life (SFL)

Transition Education Australia
Employment Region:
Capital Region
Status:
Current
The activity will provide face-to-face employability skills training in construction, manufacturing and warehousing or professional services to support Indigenous participants in and around Penrith. Indigenous athletes from the NRL Penrith Panthers will provide mentoring to participants throughout the activity.

Skills For Life (SFL)

Transition Education Australia
Employment Region:
Central West
Status:
Current
The activity will provide face-to-face employability skills training in Manufacturing, Mining, Hospitality or Retail to support Indigenous participants in and around Bathurst and Orange. Indigenous athletes from the NRL Penrith Panthers will provide mentoring to participants throughout the activity.

Skills For Life (SFL) | Wollongong & Nowra

Transition Education Australia
Employment Region:
Illawarra South Coast
Status:
Current
The activity will provide face-to-face employability skills training in Construction and Manufacturing to support Indigenous participants in Wollongong and Nowra areas. Indigenous athletes from the NRL St George Dragons will provide mentoring to participants throughout the activity.

The Belconnen Early Childhood Education & Care Initiative

UnitingCare Kippax
Employment Region:
Capital Region
Status:
Current
A pre-employment program targeting the early childhood education and care sector. The activity involves completing units of competency from the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, undertaking an industry placement in a local childcare centre, and participating in regular mentoring.

Tidda's in Construction

Real Futures Pty Ltd
Employment Region:
North Coast
Status:
Current
The activity will provide a pathway to the construction and trades industry to support First Nations women participants with a focus on education and training. The program will be delivered in Coffs Harbour and Lismore, and will engage with existing partners to ensure that employment opportunities are available to participants on completion of the activity.

Warehouse Ready Employment Program

Threesixty Consulting Group
Employment Region:
Sydney South West
Status:
Current
A pre-employment program co-designed to include industry-led skills, employability and job readiness training in warehousing with direct employment pathways to fill in-demand vacancies across warehouse and distribution centres.

Warehouse Ready Employment Program

Threesixty Consulting Group
Employment Region:
Sydney Greater West
Status:
Current
The activity involves the provision of job ready skills in warehousing, with direct employment pathways to fill in-demand vacancies in warehouse and distribution centres.

Western Sydney Women - Jobs for the Future

Western Sydney Women
Employment Region:
Sydney Greater West
Status:
Current
The activity will deliver employer-led job information sessions and job readiness training to 60 participants. It will also include one-on-one mentoring and development of a 12-month career plan with access to the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program for 20 participants.

YMCLC Hospitality Essentials - 5 Day Intensive Program

Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House Inc.
Employment Region:
Murray Riverina
Status:
Current
The activity provides support for participants seeking employment pathways to the hospitality industry. Through accredited training, hands on learning, and engagement with industry professionals and local employers, participants will be better equipped to fill in-demand hospitality roles in the Region.

Learn how Local Jobs is providing pathways for job seekers aged 15 to 24 years in the Illawarra and South Coast region.

Learn how Local Jobs is providing pathways for women over 45 back into the workforce in the Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast region, while also filling in-demand roles in the local childcare industry.