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.

SA

Fit 4 Work

The Trustee for Career Co Australia Trading Trust
Employment Region:
North West Country
Status:
Current

The activity is co-designed to address the non-vocational barriers of poor levels of fitness for work. The Fit 4 Work program will create opportunities for participants to enter the workforce in entry-level roles within industry minimum standards.

Jobs 4 Locals

The Trustee for Career Co Australia Trading Trust
Employment Region:
Mid North SA
Status:
Current
A pre-employment work readiness program addressing barriers to work and partnering with local employers with jobs on offer. This training is enhanced through the learnings of 2021-22 and 2022-23 model in North West Country SA Region.

Jobs 4 Locals

The Trustee for Career Co Australia Trading Trust
Employment Region:
North West Country
Status:
Current

A pre-employment work readiness program addressing barriers to work and partnering with local employers with jobs on offer. This training is enhanced through the learnings of 2021-22 and 2022-23 model in North West Country SA Region.

Mid Murray Road to River Recovery

Employment Options Inc
Employment Region:
Murray and South East
Status:
Current
A pre-employment and training program utilising the flood recovery tasks to provide skills and experience to participants. This practical work-like experience in an inclusive/supportive environment affords participants the opportunity to increase work readiness to apply for relevant jobs with access to blend of activities. The blend of activities include Accredited/Non-accredited training, personal training, mentoring supports and practical assistance including meals, transport and PPE.

Riverland Flood Recovery - Building the Regional Workforce

Austland Management
Employment Region:
Murray and South East
Status:
Current
The activity is designed to upskill long term unemployed participants to gain relevant workplace skills and experience, employability skills and connection with employers to build confidence, engagement, and motivation. The program offers a blend of accredited and non-accredited training to participants.

STRIVE TO SERVICE

Karingal St Laurence
Employment Region:
North West Country
Status:
Current
The activity is focused on building entry-level skills within the retail, hospitality and tourism industries for participants across Port Augusta and Whyalla. The activity provides participants with hands-on, practical training with observational assessments and supports required to secure a desired employment opportunity.

"GoHospo" - Hospitality Skills Training for Beginners

HITsa Training and Employment
Employment Region:
Adelaide North
Status:
Completed
An pre-employment program that delivered face to face accredited and hospitality training in a simulated work environment activity to 90 participants. The activity was delivered to support young people, Indigenous participants and participants from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Aboriginal Employment Integration Program (AEIP)

Indigenous Training & Recruitment
Employment Region:
Adelaide South
Status:
Completed
This activity supported Indigenous participants to complete a pre-employment training and motivational course, industry-focused training, a placement with a host employer, and intensive mentoring support.

Build Your Career

SYC
Employment Region:
Adelaide North
Status:
Completed
Sixty participants completed an Introduction to Construction Skill Set and employability skills training over a period (4 days per week). BYC prepared participants for jobs with South Australian Housing Authority (SAHA) contractors and provided support.

Building a Future in Nharangga Country

Nharangga Aboriginal Progress Association
Employment Region:
Mid North SA
Status:
Completed
This project provided a culturally appropriate work-readiness program to support Indigenous job seekers over a 12-week period. Participants undertook accredited training, developed employability and practical skills relevant to local jobs in construction and building maintenance.

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