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.

WA

Talent Pool

Royal Life Saving Society Western Australia
Employment Region:
Geraldton
Status:
Completed
This activity was designed to support Indigenous participants to increase employability skills. participants who successfully completed the activity gained pre-employment soft skills and a qualification to be Lifeguards and/or Swim Teachers.

Training Toward my Future

Woolkabunning Kiaka Aboriginal Corporation (Roelands Village)
Employment Region:
South West WA
Status:
Completed
The one-day community event aimed to bridge the gap between positions available and the skill level of the labour market. This was achieved by connecting participants to local training organisations and other support and complementary community services. The activity sought to bring together key stakeholders to showcase the broad services and support available in the region.

Wanderer Program

McGovern Foundation
Employment Region:
Great Southern - Wheatbelt
Status:
Completed
The activity involved a driving lesson support and creating a safe and engaging learning environment, meaningful relationship building between mentor and participants, sharing 50 hours on the road and offered tailored support towards health and employment.

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.