Aboriginal communities in far-north Queensland will benefit from a million-dollar grants program to create more employment opportunities for indigenous people in the region.
A group partnership in north-west Queensland which aims to bolster indigenous employment rates in the area has been commended by the government for its innovative work.
Government officials, local mayors, health care workers and industry leaders will converge on the Mornington Island area this week to put the spotlight on indigenous employment in the region.
Rockhampton residents and businesses will combine forces today to promote job opportunities and boost indigenous employment levels in the region.
A joint partnership between the University of Queensland (UQ) and rugby league has launched a new initiative to support more young indigenous people into education programs.
While disparity in the workplace between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian’s is on the decline, statistics indicate significant inequalities continue to exist in both the workforce and society. In “Positive Dreaming, Solid Futures” by the Queensland Government, the unemployment rate for Indigenous Australians was found to be nearly three times higher than the rest of the population.
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