Minister for Indigenous Australians
Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) community projects are now underway in more than 60 remote communities across the country, supporting job seekers, enterprise development and pathways into real jobs.
Community projects are a key feature of RAES, offering practical opportunities for job seekers while giving communities a greater say in designing locally tailored projects that reflect their priorities.
This approach has been tested and proven through previous job trials, with over 18,000 remote job seekers gaining access to work experience, mentoring and training incentives, and 3,000 people securing job placements.
Around 25 per cent of RAES provider funding will be invested in establishing locally designed community projects, recognising communities know what works best for them and what will support long-term economic participation.
Locally designed community projects help job seekers build the skills, experience and confidence needed to move into paid employment with local businesses and enterprises, including jobs created under the Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) program.
Projects could include construction training to help job seekers develop carpentry skills, a small café offering hospitality and food preparation training or initiatives to build the local aged care workforce.
In Port Hedland Western Australia, RAES provider Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation is delivering pre-employment programs including tailored work plans, practical training, workplace experience and mentoring.
In the Groote Archipelago in the Northern Territory, RAES provider Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation (GEBIE) is delivering the Next Gen Program with cultural, vocational and skills development activities to support pathways into employment or further education.
