Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Wage Subsidy Initiative
MWLP has been contracted by the Australian Government’s Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) to promote the Indigenous Wage Subsidy as a payment given to Australian employers as an incentive to employ Aboriginal people.
Details
The Indigenous Wage Subsidy provides an incentive to employers of eligible Indigenous job seekers of up to $6,600 for a full-time job and up to $3,300 for a part-time job (of at least 15 hours per week) over 26 weeks employment.
The incentive provides a subsidy to employers of:
- $4,400 over 26 weeks for Full-time positions and a retention bonus of $1,100 at 13 and 26 weeks of employment.
- $2,200 over 26 weeks for Part-time position and a retention bonus of $550 at a 13 and 26 weeks of employment.
- Career Development Assistance of up to $550 is also available for employers to access accredited training for Indigenous Wage Subsidy participants during the subsidy period.
- All payments are GST inclusive.
Contact Sarah Craig at MWLP on 4625 1863 or sarah.craig@mwlp.com.au to find out how you can claim this fabulous incentive.
Campbelltown Aboriginal Jobs Compact Initiative
Did you know that Campbelltown/Macarthur has the 5th highest population of Aboriginal people in NSW? Unemployment among Aboriginal people in the area is 22%? The Aboriginal participation rate in Campbelltown was 4% lower than the rate among Aboriginal people across NSW; 1% lower than the rate there in 2001; and 15% lower than the rate among non-Aboriginal residents. Labour force participation affects a community’s income so it’s an important indicator of well-being. (Source: AANSW). MWLP is a proud member of the Campbelltown Aboriginal Jobs Compact Steering Committee which seeks to promote long term career and employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people. Businesses are encouraged to get involved. To find out more, contact Fidelma Rogers at Aboriginal Affairs NSW on 9219 0739 or at .
Aboriginal Employment Strategy “Go to” Campaign
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy has a vision of a career opportunity for every Indigenous Australian. This includes creating real Indigenous careers, establishing a generation of Indigenous professionals, and transforming Australian workplaces. It also involves a recognition of First Australians as contributors to the economy and society through real career opportunities. To find out more about AES National Business Breakfasts and to share in this vision, go to www.aes.org.au.
Way Ahead – State Training Services
State Training Services offers mentoring support and assistance that will benefit employers of Aboriginal people.
Useful Indigenous Employment Websites
Aboriginal Employment Strategy – www.aes.org.au
MG My Gateway – apprenticeships and traineeships - http://www.mygateway.org.au
University of Western Sydney - http://www.uws.edu.au/indigenous_edu/education
TAFE NSW - http://www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/students/aboriginal.aspx
Generation One - http://www.generationone.org.au
Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation - http://www.ahmrc.org.au/members/METROPOLITAN/Tharawal%20Aboriginal%20Corporation.htm
Yarn'n Aboriginal Employment Service - http://www.yarnn.com.au
Aboriginal Education Consultative Group - http://www.aecg.nsw.edu.au
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