In this insightful episode, Nicole Dwyer, CEO of Workskil Australia, provides a comprehensive overview of their initiatives supporting disadvantaged job seekers. The organization's impact is demonstrated through various successful programs, including their corrections employment initiative that significantly reduced reoffending rates from 60% to 30%.
Nicole discusses the critical challenges faced by job seekers, particularly housing insecurity, with 17% of their caseload identifying as homeless, leading to Work Skill Australia's $7.6 million investment in affordable housing units. The discussion covers mental health support services, employability skills training, and specialized programs for different demographics, including youth facing 9.5% unemployment rates and women over 55 entering non-traditional roles.
In this episode, Stephanie Harvey, CEO of Community First Development, discusses their vision to empower First Nations communities through community-led solutions. She shares valuable...
This episode of Community Conversations is part of a two-part series that discusses insights into the cost of living crisis and financial support structures...
This week we are joined by Kay Burton, founder of SA Philanthropy Network! We engage in a meaningful conversation on philanthropy and it's future...
