| Work for the Dole
What
is Work for the Dole?
 Work
for the Dole is a work experience program funded by
the Australian Government which aims to help job
seekers improve their employment prospects by providing
opportunities to develop skills to help them gain
long term employment.
Participants engage in a range of programs
in all industries including:
- Information Technology
- Media
- Tourism
- Education
- Landscaping
- Community Services / Health
- The Arts
- Recruitment Agencies
- Animal Welfare
- Science & Technology
...and more!
Participation in this program offers a variety of work
placements, which can provide a wide range of relevant,
workplace-based skill development opportunities. Participants
view the experience as valuable, and employment outcomes
are generally positive for participants who complete
the program.
Who is Eligible?
If you are currently
receiving New Start or Youth Allowance you may be eligible
for these programs. Talk to a CVGT Work for the Dole
consultant for more information.
How
Does It Work?
Job seekers who meet the eligibility criteria are contacted
by CVGT, with an invitation to participate. All you
need to do is ring the contact number on your letter
of invitation and speak to one of our Work for the Dole
consultants, who will arrange for you to attend an information
session about the opportunities available.
Your interests and skills
will be matched with available programs, and arrangements
made for you to commence on the program.
What
is My Commitment?
Once you sign your "Activity Agreement",
you will be required to attend the Work for
the Dole program for 26 weeks (unless you gain employment
during this period).
People under 21 years are
required to participate for 12 hours per week; people
over 21 years are required to participate for 15 hours
per week.
Work and on-the-job training
is supervised by sponsor organisations, with the support
of CVGT’s Work for the Dole consultants.
If you are a long-
term job seeker your Job Network member may refer you
to Full Time Work for the Dole.
All Work for the Dole
participants receive an extra $20.80 per fortnight.
Protective clothing is
provided by the project sponsor if it is needed
Essential training, such
as occupational health and safety training, is also provided.
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