The creation of 3000 remote jobs is the goal of a Federal Government plan to being launched late this year.
Consultation has started on a $707m Remote Jobs and Economic Development program (RJED), which will replace the Community Development Program.
Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Linda Burney said consultations would be held with communities and organisations to design the new program.
“The program will deliver real jobs to remote communities across Australia initially creating 3000 jobs over the next three years. These jobs will be real jobs, with decent wages and proper conditions, starting in the second half of 2024,” Minister Burney said.
Communities are invited to share their ideas on how the jobs program should work by the end of June.
There will be face-to-face sessions held in remote communities all over the country and a survey and discussion paper available online to encourage everyone to have their say.
Consultations will focus on understanding how the Government can:
- Work with communities to create jobs that deliver programs and services the community needs.
- Support people into those jobs.
- Make sure the program is flexible enough to meet local needs and make the most of local opportunities.
To find out more about how you can comment visit the National Indigenous Australians Agency website.
