I've lost my job.
If you have lost your job you should contact Centrelink and register to see if you are eligible for income support. This also applies if you are not eligible for income support, but wish to access employment services through a Job Services Australia provider.
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Job Services Australia is a new approach to employment services, focused on meeting your needs, whether you're a job seeker, or an employer. Job Services Australia provides individual and flexible servicing through a one-stop shop which provides job seekers with a singe entry point to a range of employment services. Job Services Australia provides opportunities for training and skills development and individualised assistance. To find out how Job Services Australia can assist you visit the Job Services Australia website.
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Centrelink is an Australian Government Statutory Agency, assisting people to become self-sufficient and supporting those in need. Visit www.centrelink.gov.au for more information.
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Centrelink’s Financial Information Service (FIS) is a free and independent service available to anyone. You can book into a FIS Seminar or you can make an appointment for an interview with a FIS Officer. You can also attend a FIS Seminar at a Centrelink Jobs Expo.
What can FIS do for you and your family?
FIS Officers can provide you with expert information in a friendly environment so that you are better able to:
- recognise and follow your financial options, and make better financial decisions
- understand investment products and how they work
- approach/undertake your own financial planning
- recognise when you might need professional financial advice, and how to go about getting it, and
- understand social security payments and requirements and taxation provisions and requirements and how they may affect you.
For more information visit the Centrelink website at www.centrelink.gov.au.
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The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program (the Access Program) provides vulnerable job seekers who experience barriers to skilled employment, with pre-vocational training, support and assistance to obtain and maintain an Australian Apprenticeship, or to enter other employment or further education or training. The Access Program is delivered by Brokers and Providers who work closely with local employers to deliver training that meets industry needs. The Program is provided at no cost to participants. Job seekers can be referred to the Access Program by Centrelink or by their Job Services Australia provider. To find upcoming courses, or Access Program Brokers or Providers near you, visit www.deewr.gov.au/AccessProgram.
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Career Advice Australia comprises a range of programs to assist young people (aged 13-19) to move through school and into further study, training or work. For parents programs are provided to guide their children in career decision making while for business and industry assistance is provided to shape and prepare their future workforce. To find out more visit www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au.
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From 1 March 2010, Disability Employment Services will be delivered by a network of organisations around Australia. Disability Employment Services providers will work with you to develop an individual program that focuses on your strengths and abilities; and the barriers you face in getting a job. Once you are placed in a job your provider may also support you in the workplace if you need help to keep your job. For more information, visit the DEEWR website.
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The General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme (GEERS) is a basic payment scheme established to assist employees who have lost their employment due to the liquidation or bankruptcy of their employer and who are owed certain employee entitlements. GEERS covers capped unpaid wages, annual and long service leave, capped payment in lieu of notice and capped redundancy pay. Visit the GEERS website for more information.
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If you're aged between 17 and 24 years old and not currently in full time study, training or work, you might like to consider taking part in National Green Jobs Corps. National Green Jobs Corps will provide you with accredited training and work experience opportunities in emerging green and climate change related industries. If you are interested in this program speak to your local Centrelink office, Job Services Australia or National Green Jobs Corps provider.
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The Productive Ageing Package aims to harness the skills and experiences of older Australians through provisions of training and support for mature age workers and job seekers. It will support those mature age workers who wish to remain in the workforce and support skills transfer to younger workers. For advice, mature age workers and job seekers can call 13 17 64 (8am-6pm, Monday to Friday). More information is available at the DEEWR website.
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