Moving Forward Together to Boost Indigenous Jobs
Source: Victoria. Acting Premier. Media Release
"The Brumby Government is injecting $130,000 into a new program to boost employment, education and training for young Indigenous people in the Swan Hill area. In Swan Hill, Acting Premier and Industrial Relations Minister Rob Hulls launched a local Connectus project, an initiative to place 25 young Indigenous people into sustainable employment, education or training in the region. “The Brumby Government is taking action to provide opportunities for all Victorians and this program will significantly improve the employment and training opportunities for young Indigenous people living in and around Swan Hill,” Mr Hulls said. “Connectus is about getting young Indigenous people on the right path at school, giving them opportunities to train and to move into the workforce in areas that directly address Victoria’s skills shortages. It is the first step in range of measures we are developing to support the local Indigenous community in Swan Hill.”