Target-sector: Child and Family Services

Case Study, Learning, Recruitment, Toolkit
Mandatory Work Placements Guide

This guide has been developed to support quality experiences for mandatory work placements for students completing the Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015). The guide is for employers, registered training…

Attraction, Learning, Recruitment, Retention
RecruitAble: A pilot for the employment of people with disability

The goal of RecruitAble is to create a successful model for the employment of people with disability through mainstream recruitment companies and industry. The goal is to reduce the employment…

Case Study, Learning, Research, Retention, Toolkit
WorkWell Toolkit: Helping workplace leaders create mentally healthy workplaces

WorkSafe's WorkWell Program supports workplace leaders to prevent mental injury and promote safe and mentally healthy workplaces by providing access to tools and resources, funding and networking opportunities. The WorkWell…

Research
Findings from the sector: The Human Services Workforce Forum report

The HSSO mandate is to find sector solutions to attracting and skilling a pipeline of potential employees to meet the needs of the nation’s employers as and when they need…

Attraction, Learning, Recruitment, Retention
Creating pathways in youth and community services

This case study describes Allambi Care's partnership with education providers to design training and education for new and existing staff. Co-designed with Bradford Institute of  Advanced Education, Allambi's comprehensive orientation and…

Attraction, Learning, Recruitment, Retention
Building a Skilled Workforce: A guide to VET for Human Services Employers

The challenge of building a skilled workforce is a pressing one for the human services. The HSSO has designed this guide to help employers and managers in these industry sectors…

Research
Industry Overview - Community Sector and Development

This site (weblink provided below) provides information and data on the Community Sector and Development sector, which is one component of the Community Services industry. This sector has six components:…

Research
Industry Overview - Client Services

This site (weblink provided below) provides employment and training information and data on the Client Services Sector. The Client Services sector provides a diverse range of essential services to the…

Research
ASQA's Regulatory Risk Priorities for 2021-22

This online resource outlines ASQA’s Regulatory Risk Priorities for 2021–22. ASQA updates these priorities regularly to ensure they are responding to the most current issues in the sector. ASQA uses…

Attraction, Recruitment
Ageing and Disability Job Ready Pilot Program

The aim of the Ageing and Disability Job Ready Program is provide a pathway to employment for individuals wanting to commence a career in the Aged Care or Disability sectors. …

Attraction, Recruitment
Community Services Job Match

Job Match is a Community Services Industry Alliance project. The Job Match site provides an online meeting place for Community Services Industry employers and Job Seekers. The site enables: those…

Research
Proposed changes to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award).

Action led by the Health Services Union has led the Fair Work Commission to agree on a number of changes to working practices which will improve the working conditions for…

Attraction, Recruitment
Youth Employment Scheme (YES)

Jobs Victoria offer a range of  Youth Employment Programs which focus on providing young people with experience working in the government, health and community services sectors. Youth Employment Scheme (YES)…

Research
National Workplace Initiative (Mental Health)

In the 2019-20 Federal Budget the Government announced an investment of $11.5 million over four years for the National Workplace Initiative (NWI). The NWI provides a nationally consistent approach to…

Attraction, Learning, Research, Retention
Emerging Leaders’ Framework

The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) Emerging Leaders Framework is for emerging leaders, their organisations and system leaders. For emerging leaders, it defines who emerging leaders are, offers an…

Attraction, Recruitment, Retention
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Resources

The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Resources can assist organisations and their staff develop more awareness about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. These…

Research
The Impact of COVID-19 on industry Innovation and need for skills

The 'Impact of COVID-19 on Industry Innovation and Need for Skills Report' was produced by National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Innovation can offer a pathway to economic recovery…

Research
Industry's role in VET governance: using international insights to inform new practices

The 'Industry’s role in VET governance: using international insights to inform new practices' summary was produced by National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Industry representation and governance in the…

Research
The role of micro-credentials in skilling Australians

The role of micro-credentials in skilling Australians Report was produced by  National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Short-course training, often referred to as micro-credentials, is being seen as an…

Research
Care Workforce Labour Market Study

The National Skills Commission undertook an in-depth study into Australia’s care and support sector workforce. In early March 2021, National Skills Commissioner Adam Boyton was tasked by Prime Minister Scott…

Attraction, Research, Retention
Youth Participation 101

The Youth Participation 101 training program is a Youth Affairs Council of Victoria initiative. Youth Participation 101 will equip participants with the fundamental theories, strategies and resources to help engage…

Research
Shaping Our Future Children's Education and Care National Workforce Strategy

High quality children’s education and care sets the foundations for lifelong learning and development. Education Ministers recognise the critical importance of the children’s education and care sector, as well as…

Case Study, Learning, Research
The Educational Leader Resource

The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), recognising the important role of the educational leader, and in response to sector feedback, has developed The Educational Leader Resource. This…

Attraction
CarePlaysVR

CarePlaysVR assists young indigenous people in the Northern Territory to take up sustainable and rewarding careers in the care sector. Using innovative Virtual Reality tools and tailor-made training resources, the…

Research, Retention, Review
Workforce Capability Framework (Child & Family Services) Victoria

To support the child and family services sector to meet the demand of a dynamic and complex environment and the needs of families experiencing vulnerability, the Centre has worked in…