Project 200 - 2008 "A GREAT SUCCESS"

Indigenous Employment Opportunities - How can this work for you?

Mal Brough a former minister of the Howard Government has always been passionate about Indigenous jobseekers being given a fair go!

Project 200 was initiated by Mal Brough in partnership with Sarina Russo Job Access. The aim of project 200 was to assist 200 Indigenous people into employment by August 31st 2008.

To achieve our target SRJA advertised through local radio stations encouraging employers to register and support this great initiative.

The outcome of Project 200 was greatly supported by employers, the Indigenous community and Indigenous jobseekers.

187 Indigenous jobseekers were successfully placed into work in the following industries:

- Hospitality, Retail – Sales Assistants

- Administration

- Construction

- Customer service

Employers

If your business employs an Indigenous Australian for 30 hours per week, Sarina Russo Job Access can arrange to offset your wage costs by up to 25 hours per week for up to 6 months.*

Sarina Russo Job Access can also arrange for pre-employment and on the job training as well as assistance with essentials such as work clothes at no cost to you.

If you are an Indigenous jobseeker wishing to find out more about Sarina Russo Job Access Indigenous Employment Programs and Services please contact Sarina Russo Job Access Indigenous Service Coordinators:

Shane Barnes: mobile 0407 961 028
or Violet Standen: mobile 0409 273 629

"PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE FOR PROJECT 200 - 2009"