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.

QLD

Learn & Earn

Recruitment Solutions Group Australia
Employment Region:
Wide Bay Burnett
Status:
Completed
A pre-employment program included components from the Certificate III in Individual Support and non-accredited Aged Care Skillset training. Participants were provided with mentoring and mental health program support, and offered work placement, with the aim of obtaining a traineeship or direct employment on completion.

Maritime Ready

Norsta Maritime Pty Ltd
Employment Region:
Cairns
Status:
Completed

The activity involved a custom designed 7 week program and prepared First Nations, mature age and long term unemployed participants for entry-level roles in the maritime industry. Participants were screened for suitability for ongoing work by the employers, trained with relevant industry tickets and introductory elements based on accredited modules from Certificate III in Engineering and Fabrication and Certificate III Marine Craft Construction.

Moving Onwards and Upwards

Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation
Employment Region:
Wivenhoe
Status:
Completed
The activity involved a 4-week intensive program preparing participants to enter employment in a range of industries from traineeships in the Ipswich City Council, to jobs in local industry. The activity focused on long-term unemployed participants to achieve a minimum of 15 job placements and/or commencement in accredited qualifications.

My Next Move

The Today Group
Employment Region:
Cairns
Status:
Completed
The activity identified participants through an online profiler platform, established their interests and matched them with relevant entry-level opportunities, including apprenticeships and traineeships. Over five weeks participants received general employability training, on-the-job training and a nutritional component to address physical and mental wellbeing. Host employers received mentoring to assist in development of resources and confidence to host participants.

My Next Move

The Today Group
Employment Region:
Townsville (includes Mt Isa)
Status:
Completed
The activity identified participants through an online profiler platform, established their interests and matched them with relevant entry-level opportunities, including apprenticeships and traineeships. Over five weeks participants received general employability training, on-the-job training and a nutritional component to address physical and mental wellbeing. Host employers received mentoring to assist in development of resources and confidence to host participants.

Ngare Pathways to Employment Pilot

Ngare Employment Solutions
Employment Region:
Somerset
Status:
Completed
The activity involved a 6-month pre-employment and mentoring program to upskill and reskill participants to enter employment in a range of industries from hospitality to construction. The activity focused on youth, Indigenous, women and mature aged people, and aimed to achieve a minimum of 25 job placements.

On Track

Occupational Skills Centre Australia
Employment Region:
Gold Coast
Status:
Completed
The activity provided skills and qualifications to participants to be ready for work in the rail industry, including gaining a Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure Operations.

Onwards & Upwards Towards a Job

Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation
Employment Region:
Gold Coast
Status:
Completed

This activity aimed to empower participants with essential skills, employment expectations, and holistic health insights to enhance self-awareness, confidence, and work readiness for participants chosen careers in the Gold Coast Employment Region, QLD.

Onwards & Upwards Towards a Job

Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation
Employment Region:
Wivenhoe
Status:
Completed

This activity aimed to empower participants with essential skills, employment expectations, and holistic health insights to enhance self-awareness, confidence, and work readiness for participants chosen careers in the Wivenhoe Employment Region, QLD.

Pathway to Manufacturing and Metals Jobs

Komatsu Training Academy
Employment Region:
Wivenhoe
Status:
Completed
The activity provided participants with industry-specific skillset training designed in consultation with the local metals and manufacturing industries.

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