Strengthening employment opportunities
for Indigenous people in Page
The Australian Government is continuing to support Indigenous people in Page to get training and find work as part of a $47 million boost to Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) across the country.
Federal Member for Page Janelle Saffin MP was very pleased to announce today that Buyinbin Aboriginal Corporation will receive $519,000 for Muli Muli, Baryulgil and Malabugilmah to provide training and community development.
“CDEP funding is used across the CDEP communities to help Indigenous job seekers gain the skills needed to find sustainable employment and contributes strongly to personal, social and economic development,” Ms Saffin said.
Buyinbin will use the funds to provide activities that include the renovation of the community hall, purchase fit-out of coach for mobile training, contract maintenance, market garden and bush regeneration. Skills training includes Certificates 11 and 111 information technology, outdoor recreation, micro/small business and Certificates IV in ATSI Cultural Arts.
“The funding also continues the employment of one community development officer and two mentors/supervisors.” Ms Saffin said.
“This investment will continue the good work of Buyinbin which includes Muli Muli, Baryulgil and Malabugilmah.
Mr Russell Freeburn CEO of Buyinbin Aboriginal Corporation said today “we will continue to deliver training and other services to our CDEP communities and I would like to acknowledge and thank Minister Macklin for approval of the additional funding which is a valuable resource that will enable us to do this. I appreciate the efforts and assistance of Janelle Saffin for her continued support of our remaining CDEP communities.”
Community Development Employment Projects is a key contributor to the Government’s aim of halving the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous employment within a decade.
“We are committed to ensuring that local Indigenous people have the skills necessary to get and keep a job.” Ms Saffin said today.
The full list of CDEP providers is available at: http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/indigenous/progserv/families/cdep/Pages/default.aspx
Office of Janelle Saffin MP Federal Member for Page
Media Release 7 October 2011
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