Tackling Unemployment and Reoffending with Nicole Dwyer

December 03, 2024 00:20:57
Tackling Unemployment and Reoffending with Nicole Dwyer
Community Conversations
Tackling Unemployment and Reoffending with Nicole Dwyer

Dec 03 2024 | 00:20:57

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Show Notes

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.

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