High‑quality education, job pathways, and skills support for Australians facing hardship
We help people gain job‑ready skills, secure work through partnerships, and build long‑term independence—delivered locally in cities and remotely nationwide.
Support skills and employment
Your gift funds training, certifications, and job placements nationwide.
National coverage
8 cities + remote
Certifications
3,000–4,000 funded
Emergency fund
$1M national
Why Support This Program
Real need
Hardship, unemployment, and underemployment block access to training and jobs.
Practical outcomes
Job‑ready skills, funded certifications, and real placements with employers.
Long‑term impact
Builds independence and reduces reliance on welfare over time.
Program Structure
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Includes 30–50% buffer for safety, staff turnover, and unforeseen demand.
| Item | Cost Estimate (AUD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local city teams (Specialists: 24 FTE) | $3,600,000 | $150k/year per specialist |
| Coordinators & admin (24 FTE) | $1,680,000 | $70k/year per coordinator/admin |
| Remote & online learning network | $1,000,000 | Platform, courses, online mentoring |
| Assessments & certifications | $4,000,000 | 3,000–4,000 funded certifications (~$1,000 avg) |
| Employer partnership programs | $1,000,000 | Placements, internships, mentoring |
| Training materials & equipment | $500,000 | Laptops, tools, study resources |
| Emergency/contingency fund | $1,000,000 | Urgent course funding, transport, materials |
| Program supervision, QA, compliance | $500,000 | Risk management, reporting, quality control |
Year 1 Delivery — National Coverage
Local city teams
- • In‑person career counselling, skills training, resume & interview prep
- • Manage partnerships with local training providers and employers
Remote & online learning
- • National access for regional clients
- • Self‑paced online courses, virtual mentoring, job application support
Assessments & certifications
- • Funding for accredited courses, licensing, and certifications
Employer partnerships
- • Internships and apprenticeships
- • Ongoing mentoring for job retention
Year 1 Impact Targets — National
Career/skills counselling
6,000–7,500
Online participants
5,000–7,000
Certifications funded
3,000–4,000
Internships/Apprenticeships
1,500–2,000
Emergency interventions
500–750
Local sessions (all cities)
12,000+
Funding Pitch — Year 1 (Safe & Sustainable)
Target funding
$13.5M
Fully operational nationally in Year 1.
Rationale
Ensures local + remote coverage, funds certifications, materials, and employer programs.
Risk buffer
Protects delivery against unexpected demand and emergencies.
Donor Contribution Examples
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Help Australians into work
Your donation funds training, certifications, and job placements nationwide.