Target-sector: Youth

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
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
Community Services Gateway to Industry Schools Project

The Community Services Gateway to Industry Schools project aims to provide schools the resources to inform students about the range of careers and pathways in the Community Services Sector. Purpose…

Research, Retention
Vocational Placement Action Learning Research Project

The NDIS Vocational Placement Project is  a 'Workability Qld' Initiative.  WorkAbility Qld is a consortium of three organisations who have worked together since 2015 on strategic workforce policy, planning and…

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
Work Pathways

The Work Pathways project was delivered by Workforce IQ. Project scope The aim of this project was to create an interactive Australian vocational job pathways tool by mapping the Year…

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…

Research
Tasmanian Youth Sector Workforce Development Project

The Tasmanian youth sector workforce development project is an initiative of YNOT. This three-year project is the first of its kind to be conducted for the Tasmanian youth sector. The…

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…

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…

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…