INDIGENOUS JOB SEEKERS

This program has been tailored to connect Indigenous job seekers with the community and local Elders. We use traditional approaches such as art, music, storytelling and dance to assist with improving job seekers motivation, employability and foundation skills.

3-Day workshop (can be adjusted to suit any timeframe necessary for business needs)

• Food is provided
• Personal one-on-one sessions available for complex needs
• Available as a fee-for-service for pre-employment
• Provided in-house for registered job seekers

Our gatherings are an open invitation for our whole community to connect directly with Elders, employers, Community Leaders and support services. The ‘Deadly Network Gatherings’ provide a welcoming environment that embraces culture, along with different guests speaking at each gathering.

With support from our community engagement team, Indigenous mentors and direct placement specialists, job seekers have the opportunity to be recommended to local businesses based on their specific skill sets.

What to expect from our gatherings:

• Connect with Indigenous employers and services over morning tea
• Deadly yarn and story telling
• Stay informed on local identified employment opportunities
• Engage with Community Leaders and Elders
• Indigenous performances
• Meet our Deadly HELP Mob

HELP was recognised for being the first in Australia to access the staff capability funding to build staff awareness and capabilities when working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. In 2018, we provided staff training to over 120 employees, our workshops can be tailored to individual organisation needs for staff development.

See more about our training opportunities.

Workshops

• Cultural Awareness Training (3-Day Workshop)

Facilitated on-site or at your organisation, we aim to create a culturally safe environment to take participants on a journey and educate them on the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and histories. Appropriate for small size groups or large scale corporate staff training, this workshop can be tailored to suit your organisational needs.

• Transgenerational Trauma Training (3-Day Workshop)

In this program we aim to educate participants on the ongoing effects of past trauma that has been passed on through generations. Through conversation and interactive workshopping we build an understanding of how to approach employees showing signs of disengagement or emotional trauma.

• Indigenous Mentoring

Facilitated in addition to our other workshops, our mentoring provides post-placement support for employees for up to 26 weeks. We also offer employer mentoring to assist with staff retention goals. A more holistic approach to mentoring, our team actively takes part in home visits and interacts with family members to better understand and help our participants.

Designed to help indigenous women enter or re-enter the workforce through building new skills, confidence and overall wellbeing.

Terry-Dee's Journey

Terry-Dee is a perfect example of a job seeker finding value in Women's Business. She thrived throughout her time in the program and developed the confidence she needed to be successful in her role at the Youth Develepment Foundation, improving the lives of disengaged youth in the community. See Terry-Dee's full story.

When asked what the best part of the course was, our participants said:

“Meeting other indigenous women from my area and getting to network.”

“The network of friends. The confidence gained through building relationships and trust.”

3-Day Interactive Workshop

Designed to give Indigenous men a safe and welcoming environment to speak openly and find support from their peers about what’s going on in their lives. Participants can share stories and gain valuable skills and confidence.

1-Day Interactive workshop by Indigenous Mentor, Colin Scott

WORKSHOP TOPICS

• Men's health and wellbeing
• Attitude and communication
• Family and culture
• Drugs and alcohol
• Deadly Choices
• Goals and dreams

NOTE: This program is supported by Local Elders, community leaders and support services.