New inclusion grants to empower more South Australians into work
Projects and programs that help South Australians who face barriers to employment to build confidence, practical skills and opportunities for employment or volunteering can apply for up to $50,000 funding under a new State Government grant round.
“The Strengthening Inclusive Pathways to Employment grant round will support community organisations to implement projects that provide practical supports to build home-grown talent and provide improved employment outcomes," says Ruth Ambler, Deputy Chief Executive of DHS.
" This grant will increase the capacity of the sector to work with community members to increase their skills and confidence to take on paid work or volunteering.”
Strengthening Inclusive Pathways to Employment
The ‘Strengthening Inclusive Pathways to Employment' grants targets support for Aboriginal people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people, people who are financially disadvantaged, and rural or remote communities.
Grant applications are encouraged for a wide range of project and program types that will pave the way to employment or volunteering, including:
- digital connectivity and capability
- equipment to support on-the-job training
- learner driver programs
- accessible or adaptive resources
- improving building access.
Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations, not-for-profit organisations and Social Traders Certified Social Enterprises are all eligible to apply.
Different from Commonwealth programs
Unlike Commonwealth programs that support workplaces with individuals with a disability through modifications and equipment and Australians to access formal training for employment, this State grant is targeted at building the capacity of community organisations to support community members to be ready for training or employment.
Grant applications close at 3pm on 3 April 2024.