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Local Recovery Funds
A Local Recovery Fund of $780,000 is available in the Western Melbourne region for projects that meet the priorities identified in the Local Jobs Plan.
Projects will be identified for funding through periodic Request for Proposals (RFP).
Please contact your local Employment Facilitator for information about the Local Recovery Fund and to discuss project proposals.
| Total Funding 2020-2022 | Approximate funding remaining (as at April 2021) |
|---|---|
| $780,000 | $429,000 |
Approved Activities
| Activity Name | Organisation | Partnering Employment Services Provider | Description |
| Work Opportunities West (WOW) | Djerriwarrh Employment & Education Services | Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services | This activity involves the delivery of pre-employment training and other support such as resume development and job interview assistance as required, leading to a minimum of 50 job placements—including traineeships or apprenticeships—in the health care and construction sectors. The activity is run by Djerriwarrh Employment & Education Services in Western Melbourne. |
| Supporting Retail Recovery in Wyndham | Wyndham Community & Education Centre Inc | Job Prospects | This activity involves the delivery of job readiness and pre-employment training, as well as mentoring support, leading to 50 job placements in the Retail and Hospitality sectors. The activity is run by Wyndham Community & Education Centre Inc. |
For further information on the activity, please contact the Employment Facilitator or the organisation.
Local Jobs Plan
Western Melbourne Local Jobs Plan
Employment Facilitator
Terry Kennedy
Western Melbourne Employment Facilitator
0408 332 868
terry.kennedy@melbournefacilitator.com.au
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Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce
| Representative | Organisation | Stakeholder Group |
|---|---|---|
| Terry Kennedy (Chair) | Western Melbourne Employment Facilitator | Employment Facilitator |
| Liz Lloyd | The Salvation Army Employment Plus | Employment Service Provider |
| Ashoup Atar | Kowanj Recruitment | Culturally and Linguistically Diverse |
| Karen Jackson | Victoria University | Indigenous |
| Steven Weir | LendLease | Employer |
| Suellen Bruce | Western Health | Employer |
| Sue La Greca | LeadWest | Local Government |
| Andy Waugh | Moorabool Shire Council | Local Government |
| Clifford Eberly | Wyndham City Council | Local Government |
| Paola Vanegas | Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions | State Government |
Taskforce Communiqués
Communiqués from Taskforce meetings are now available