How an employment service provider can improve the lives of Aboriginal people and businesses 

There are times when it is difficult for any Australian to find meaningful and sustainable employment. It is even harder for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who only have around a 50% employment rate. This shocking figure is being tackled at long last by a leading employment service that makes changes in people’s lives and assists employers.

Both clients who get in touch with those providing Aboriginal employment services and the businesses that work alongside them to offer positions benefit greatly in many ways.

• There are many reasons that such a large swathe of the community is overlooked, with part of the reason being because they do not have access to the right employment services. Being provided with holistic and practical support allows them to develop skills which will be invaluable to those looking to bolster their team of employees. It offers support to whole communities which improves as the members of it find the right job, which then allows them to improve the lives of both them and their families and even leads to them finding affordable housing.
• Training and support are provided to clients which builds their confidence as well as their expectations of employment. It raises them from often having no hope to a brighter future where they can walk proudly in sustainable employment. It builds resilience and emotional wellness as everyone benefits while they are also offered the right additional support in their development. Some may even go on to have to purchase the high-quality electrician tools that are a must in Australia.
• The employment service offers all the tools that are needed to take down barriers and motivate and empower their clients while understanding that circumstances can often change. That is why they provide ongoing support after employment has been secured so that nobody feels alone or out of their depth. Individuals thrive through the tried and tested services, which are not just provided for those seeking work, but also to the businesses who make the right call by making positions available.
• They will have provided candidates with pre-employment education to help smooth the process, while employers and their stakeholders will also receive training so that they have cultural awareness and understand the expectations of one another, bringing people together and fostering a happy working environment. The ongoing support and engagement can deal with any issues that arise, while clients of the services are mentored by our Indigenous Connections team. It might even lead to a team bonding trip to an Aboriginal cultural centre.
• The recruitment service is of no cost to the employer while training packages are provided so that any client can acquire any required additional skills. Other items such as drivers’ licenses, police checks, and work-related certificates are all handled by the service provider along with occasional wage subsidies.

Businesses and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can benefit through training, development and subsequent employment when using a professional provider which helps change the lives of individuals and their communities for the better.