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Discover Your Future in Trades with Productivity Bootcamp

Sep 02, 2024

Overview If you're a job seeker in Sydney or Soout Coast and considering a career in the trades, Productivity Bootcamp offers a unique and invaluable opportunity. This 8-week, hands-on training program is entirely free and is designed to equip participants with the essential skills needed to thrive in the trades industry, which is currently experiencing high demand across Australia The Growing Demand for Skilled Tradespeople...

Aurora Education Foundation

Jul 15, 2024

Overview The Aurora Education Foundation focuses on empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through education and employment pathways. The foundation offers a comprehensive Indigenous Pathways Portal that lists various scholarship opportunities tailored to Indigenous students at different education levels. Opportunities Scholarships: The portal provides access to numerous scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate,...

Indigenous Police Recruitment Program

Jun 20, 2024

The IPROWD program is an initiative designed to assist Indigenous participants throughout NSW to attain academic requirements to join the NSW Police Force or the Australian Federal Police or to gain other ongoing sustainable employment. The principal aim is to engage Aboriginal people in training that focuses on, and prepares them for, employment outcomes and career opportunities in the NSW Police Force and the Australian Federal Police....

Closing the Gap with Digital Walkabout

May 16, 2024

Digital Walkabout empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers with digital skills and access, aligning directly with Closing the Gap Target 17: to have equal levels of digital inclusion by 2026. Digital Walkabout is a unique program aimed at empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by providing essential digital skills training and cultural engagement opportunities. Through a blend of cultural...

100 scholarships to support health related studies

May 08, 2024

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) assists entry-level First Nations students to complete their studies and join the health workforce. The Scheme is managed by Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA). The PHMSS provides financial assistance to approximately 100 First Nations undergraduate students annually . The PHMSS applies to students who study an entry-level course in a health-related discipline at a:...

QLD Indigenous cadet paramedic program

May 06, 2024

OVERVIEW Study and work support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who want to work as a paramedic in their community a fully funded learning course through Central Queensland University full time work as a pre-hospital emergency response officer The Indigenous cadet paramedic program will give you the knowledge and skills you need to take care of people in an emergency or disaster. You’ll assess the scene, check...

A Digital Mental Health App for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Apr 19, 2024

The iBobbly app from Black Dog Institute is a self-help app that helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over to build good social and emotional wellbeing. Using iBobbly for just 6 weeks has been shown to reduce depression, distress and suicidal thinking. Completely private and confidential, it helps by showing you ways to manage your thoughts and feelings, as well as how to decide what is important in your...

Non-ATAR pathway to Western Sydney University

Apr 07, 2024

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Entry Program is an alternative University Entry Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants can gain entry to any undergraduate degree (with the exception of the Doctor of Medicine degree which has it's own Indigenous pathway process) at Western Sydney University by completing an entry assessment and be supported throughout your education journey. Whether you are...

Training and employment support for NSW TAFE and VET students

Apr 02, 2024

OVERVIEW For NSW indigenous students in TAFE and Vocational programs Support to ensure successful training outcomes Support with post-training employment outcomes Barranggirra provides end to end support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners through culturally appropriate mentoring to ensure successful retention and completion of training and improved post-training employment outcomes. Barranggirra Objectives...

Wrap around assistance to support school and University students

Mar 05, 2024

OVERVIEW Provides wrap-around support for students Eligible for Indigenous young people attending school or university The GO Foundation scholarship program provides wrap-around assistance to students so they feel supported to get the most from their education. They offer scholarships to Indigenous young people attending school or university. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GO scholarships help with the costs of educational needs...

Gateway to a career in Tech

Mar 05, 2024

OVERVIEW Gateway to start and fast-track your technology career Foundation and paid internship training provided Potential for fulltime employment after completing the program The Rise at HCLTech program is a gateway to start and fast track your technology career. The program is focused on providing opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, women and others looking to reskill and upskill. Entry to the...

Training and job placement support into tech and aged care

Mar 04, 2024

OVERVIEW Free training program to start a career in tech or aged care sectors Mentoring and support throughout the entire program Job placement support through their network of industry partners Generation Australia provides programs to adults of all ages—whether unemployed, underemployed, or needing to learn new skills— that connect them to training, support, and jobs to change their path. In addition to technical...

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