The department wants to hear from you about the design of the REAL Program. The REAL Program will support First Nations people to transition from the justice system into employment.
Our discussion paper includes questions to help guide your feedback. Visit the Consultation Hub to download the paper and find out more. Provide feedback by 8 November 2024 to have your say and help inform the detailed design and implementation of the REAL Program.
What is the REAL Program?
Announced in the 2024-25 Budget, the Government committed $76.2 million over 5 years to a new program to improve the transition out of the justice system and into employment for First Nations people aged 15 and over who are in prison, on remand or recently released. This investment responds to extensive consultation with First Nations people with lived experience of the justice system, organisations, communities and evidence on how to support First Nations people to transition from prison to employment.
For more information visit Reconnection, Employment and Learning (REAL) Program page.