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SKILLS & TRAINING & JOBS – What’s out there?
TAFE Queensland
http://www.tafe.qld.gov.au/ : This link contains an extensive range of information about TAFE Queensland services along with links to the individual institutes and campuses throughout the State. Other links include:
· Information for employers who may wish to employ TAFE students;
· Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL);
· Information for International Students;
· How to apply for a job;
· Flexible learning options, eg. online course delivery; and
· Course fees and payment options.
Information on funding and incentives including VET fee help information is at this link: http://www.tafe.qld.gov.au/student_services/course_fees/financial.html
TAFE hotline: 1300 30 8233
Registered Training Organisations
http://training.qld.gov.au/industry/ppp/training-available/index.html : This webpage contains links to details about registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering services in various Queensland regions.
www.training.qld.gov.au is also a great one stop website with links to many of the information sources and initiatives mentioned below located on one easy to navigate page.
Training Queensland hotline: 1300 369 935
Skilling Solutions Queensland (SSQ)
http://www.skillingsolutions.qld.gov.au/ : A free advice service offered in shop fronts around Queensland where jobseekers can go to discuss how to get into the career they want.
Skilling Solutions Queensland also do referrals for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) which can be of assistance in fast tracking people with some experience, including casual jobs while in school experience for example, into Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to get various qualifications. In some cases, the jobseeker might be eligible for Govt funding to do the training.
Check for a location or mobile van stop near you here: http://www.skillingsolutions.qld.gov.au/locations/index.html
Hotline: 1300 654 687
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
http://www.apprenticeshipsinfo.qld.gov.au/apprentices/become-apprentice/five-steps/ : This website has great info for anyone researching apprenticeship or traineeship options and includes other links of interest such as:
· Seek, Career One, Smart Jobs (for apprenticeships/traineeships within Queensland Government); and
· http://www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au/ where a job seeker can register and look for jobs, including government jobs online.
Hotline: 1800 210 210
Older Workers
http://www.experiencepays.qld.gov.au/ : This website contains some great publications, tips and links for older workers looking a late career change or wishing to re-enter the workforce.
It also contains information for employers on the value that mature age employees add to the workforce in Queensland and how to recruit, retrain and retain these workers.
Employment Opportunities – growth industries in Queensland
http://www.opportunities.qld.gov.au/ : This website provides information about Queensland’s key growth industries and how to be a part of it.
http://www.industry.qld.gov.au/key-industries/648.htm : This link features a run down on the job opportunities that will arise with the growth of the LNG / CSG industry in Queensland.
Job Services Australia (Federal Government)
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/JSA/Pages/default.aspx : Job Services Australia (JSA) is the most appropriate first step for job seekers – especially those receiving Centrelink support payments.
Job Services Australia provides tailored assistance to job seekers with advice about and referrals to opportunities for training, skills development and work experience.
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/Pages/ConnectingPeopleWJobs.aspx : JSA’s Connecting People with Jobs assists long term job seekers to relocate from areas of high unemployment to take up full time work and apprenticeships through financial and other assistance.
A wage subsidy is also available for employers taking on a relocating job seeker in an ongoing position.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work - employment preparation programs
http://www.employment.qld.gov.au/programs/sqw/index.htm : This link contains information about a range of programs delivered with State Government funding under the popular Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, including Green Army, Indigenous Employment and the Community Literacy Program.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work programs are suitable for people who:
· need / want a bit of work experience prior to commencing a traineeship (eg. First Start);
· wish to gain some accreditation towards a qualification eg. Cert I or II;
· need extra support and basic skills training prior to entering the workforce (eg. Participate in Prosperity); or
· are at risk from disengaging from the education system and workforce (eg. Get Set for Work).
Skills Queensland
http://www.skills.qld.gov.au/ : Skills Queensland is an industry-led statutory authority established to strengthen Queensland's economic base by providing a skilled workforce that meets the current and future needs of industry and the community.
Skills Queensland’s State Government funded $50 million Strategic Investment Fund was officially launched by the Premier during Mackay Regional Parliament (media statement here: http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=74864 ).
Skills Queensland is leading delivery of the $83 million Jobs and Skills Package, a joint State-Federal initiative to help disaster affected communities get back on their feet by sustaining jobs and keeping apprentices in work and training (see JSP newsletter updates and website for more details).
Phone: 3836 0020
Elder Abuse Prevention Unit: Promoting the right of all older people to live free from abuse.Elder abuse is the mistreatment or exploitation of an older person by someone they know and trust. It includes:
For further information about any of the services provided please call the EAPU Helpline or email [email protected] or visit the website by clicking below:
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- Financial Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Social Abuse
- Neglect
For further information about any of the services provided please call the EAPU Helpline or email [email protected] or visit the website by clicking below:
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Elder Abuse Helpline: 1300 651 192 between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday
Callers May Remain Anonymous.
A Queensland wide service for the cost of a local call.
HELP FOR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
If you are going through financial difficulty, or you cannot get access to credit, several options are available to you.
The following link to the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation contains a comprehensive list and description of services available if you are trying to manage financial hardship.
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If you are going through financial difficulty, or you cannot get access to credit, several options are available to you.
The following link to the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation contains a comprehensive list and description of services available if you are trying to manage financial hardship.
http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/printable/financial-hardship.htmweeblylink_new_window
Giving Queenslanders a helping hand
The Queensland Government is committed to helping ease cost of living pressures on working families, pensioners and Queenslanders doing it tough.
That’s why we’re lending a helping hand on a number of fronts, including:
Power bills
• Solar Hot Water Rebate – get $600 or $1000 back when you install a new system or heat pump. For more information about the Solar Hot Water Rebate visit www.brightthing.energy.qld.gov.au/solar-hot-water-rebate.html or call 13 GET SOLAR (13 438 76527).
• Solar Bonus Scheme – get 44 cents per kilowatt-hour for all surplus electricity fed back into the Queensland from your roof-top solar PV panels grid. To access the Solar Bonus Scheme visit www.brightthing.energy. qld.gov.au/solar-bonus-scheme.html or call 13 GET SOLAR (13 438 76527).
• More cash back for pensioners’ power bills – we’ve already increased the rebate available to $190 per year, and from 1 July this year it will increase to around $216. For more information about concessions on your power bills visit www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/ concessions/brochure/stategovt/electricity.html or call 13 13 04.
• A new Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Commission Scheme will provide a rebate to assist with the electricity costs for eligible concession card holders with a medical condition who have a dependence on air-conditioning to regulate body temperature. For more information about the Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Commission Scheme visit www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/ concessions/brochure/stategovt/medical.html or call 13 13 04.
• ClimateSmart Home Service – get the experts in to see what easy steps you can take to save on your power bills. Participants can save up to $325 annually on power bills. To learn more about saving money on your power bills visit www.climatesmarthome.com/ or call 133 600.
Water bills
• An increase to the South East Queensland Pensioner Water Subsidy Scheme – up to $100 cash back for eligible pensioners from July this year. For more information contact your local council, visit www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/ concessions/brochure/stategovt/water-subsidy.html or call 13 13 04.
Public transport and roads
• Half price travel for pensioners and students using buses, trains and ferries. For more information about discounted travel in South East Queensland visit www.translink.com.au/concessions.php or call 13 12 30. Visit www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/
General_information/Qconnect/ for information about public transport services in regional Queensland
• Half price car registration fees for pensioners. For more information visit www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/ Registration/ or call 13 23 80.
• Discount taxi travel for people with a disability. For more information visit www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/Assistance_and_services/Access_and_ mobility/Taxi_subsidy_scheme/ or call 1300 134 755.
• Travel subsidies for patients who need access to specialist medical care. The Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) provides direct assistance to patients, and in some cases their carers, to enable them to access specialist medical services from which they are isolated. To find out more about the PTSS visit www.health.qld.gov.au/iptu/html/ptss.asp or call 13 HEALTH (13 432 584).
• Our changes to CTP insurance will save motorists money. Preventing motor dealers from receiving commissions will reduce costs by around $20. Visit www.maic.qld.gov.au/about-maic/ctp-scheme.shtml to find out more about the changes to CTP insurance.
• Anyone can save up to 30 per cent on public transport just by buying a go card. Find out more about the go card and ways to purchase one visit www.translink.com.au/go.php or call 13 12 30. If you use your go card between 9.00am and 3.30pm or after 7.00pm, you will receive a further 10 per cent discount.
Health and community safety
• Pensioners get free ambulance cover anywhere in Australia. To find out more about the Queensland Ambulance Service, visit www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/ subscribe/faq.asp and read the frequently asked questions or call Smart Service Queensland on 1300 369 003.
Council rates
• Up to $180 back for pensioners each year on their council rates. The Queensland Government’s Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme provides a subsidy equal to 20 per cent (up to a maximum of $180 each year) of the gross rates and charges levied by a local government. For more information or to obtain an application form, contact your local council, visit www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/ concessions/brochure/stategovt/rate.html or call 13 13 04.
First home buyers
• We’ve abolished mortgage duty and stamp duty for first homebuyers of homes up to $500,000 and first home buyers buying vacant land up to $250,000. First homebuyers save up to $9500 in stamp duty and all homebuyers save around $300 on a $500,000 house in mortgage duty. Visit www.osr.qld.gov.au/ duties/transfer-duty/exemptions-and-concessions/ home-transfer-duty-concession-rates.shtml to see how much you will save on your mortgage and stamp duty.
• From 1 June this year, first homebuyers buying newly built homes in the regions will also receive $11,000 from the Queensland Government. First homebuyers in South East Queensland will receive $7000 from the Queensland Government. Visit www.osr.qld.gov.au/ first-home-owner-grant/ for more information.
• Visit the Office of State Revenue www.osr.qld.gov.au for more information on the range of tax concessions available to help Queenslanders own their own home.
The Queensland Government is committed to helping ease cost of living pressures on working families, pensioners and Queenslanders doing it tough.
That’s why we’re lending a helping hand on a number of fronts, including:
Power bills
• Solar Hot Water Rebate – get $600 or $1000 back when you install a new system or heat pump. For more information about the Solar Hot Water Rebate visit www.brightthing.energy.qld.gov.au/solar-hot-water-rebate.html or call 13 GET SOLAR (13 438 76527).
• Solar Bonus Scheme – get 44 cents per kilowatt-hour for all surplus electricity fed back into the Queensland from your roof-top solar PV panels grid. To access the Solar Bonus Scheme visit www.brightthing.energy. qld.gov.au/solar-bonus-scheme.html or call 13 GET SOLAR (13 438 76527).
• More cash back for pensioners’ power bills – we’ve already increased the rebate available to $190 per year, and from 1 July this year it will increase to around $216. For more information about concessions on your power bills visit www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/ concessions/brochure/stategovt/electricity.html or call 13 13 04.
• A new Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Commission Scheme will provide a rebate to assist with the electricity costs for eligible concession card holders with a medical condition who have a dependence on air-conditioning to regulate body temperature. For more information about the Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Commission Scheme visit www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/ concessions/brochure/stategovt/medical.html or call 13 13 04.
• ClimateSmart Home Service – get the experts in to see what easy steps you can take to save on your power bills. Participants can save up to $325 annually on power bills. To learn more about saving money on your power bills visit www.climatesmarthome.com/ or call 133 600.
Water bills
• An increase to the South East Queensland Pensioner Water Subsidy Scheme – up to $100 cash back for eligible pensioners from July this year. For more information contact your local council, visit www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/ concessions/brochure/stategovt/water-subsidy.html or call 13 13 04.
Public transport and roads
• Half price travel for pensioners and students using buses, trains and ferries. For more information about discounted travel in South East Queensland visit www.translink.com.au/concessions.php or call 13 12 30. Visit www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/
General_information/Qconnect/ for information about public transport services in regional Queensland
• Half price car registration fees for pensioners. For more information visit www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/ Registration/ or call 13 23 80.
• Discount taxi travel for people with a disability. For more information visit www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/Assistance_and_services/Access_and_ mobility/Taxi_subsidy_scheme/ or call 1300 134 755.
• Travel subsidies for patients who need access to specialist medical care. The Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) provides direct assistance to patients, and in some cases their carers, to enable them to access specialist medical services from which they are isolated. To find out more about the PTSS visit www.health.qld.gov.au/iptu/html/ptss.asp or call 13 HEALTH (13 432 584).
• Our changes to CTP insurance will save motorists money. Preventing motor dealers from receiving commissions will reduce costs by around $20. Visit www.maic.qld.gov.au/about-maic/ctp-scheme.shtml to find out more about the changes to CTP insurance.
• Anyone can save up to 30 per cent on public transport just by buying a go card. Find out more about the go card and ways to purchase one visit www.translink.com.au/go.php or call 13 12 30. If you use your go card between 9.00am and 3.30pm or after 7.00pm, you will receive a further 10 per cent discount.
Health and community safety
• Pensioners get free ambulance cover anywhere in Australia. To find out more about the Queensland Ambulance Service, visit www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/ subscribe/faq.asp and read the frequently asked questions or call Smart Service Queensland on 1300 369 003.
Council rates
• Up to $180 back for pensioners each year on their council rates. The Queensland Government’s Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme provides a subsidy equal to 20 per cent (up to a maximum of $180 each year) of the gross rates and charges levied by a local government. For more information or to obtain an application form, contact your local council, visit www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/ concessions/brochure/stategovt/rate.html or call 13 13 04.
First home buyers
• We’ve abolished mortgage duty and stamp duty for first homebuyers of homes up to $500,000 and first home buyers buying vacant land up to $250,000. First homebuyers save up to $9500 in stamp duty and all homebuyers save around $300 on a $500,000 house in mortgage duty. Visit www.osr.qld.gov.au/ duties/transfer-duty/exemptions-and-concessions/ home-transfer-duty-concession-rates.shtml to see how much you will save on your mortgage and stamp duty.
• From 1 June this year, first homebuyers buying newly built homes in the regions will also receive $11,000 from the Queensland Government. First homebuyers in South East Queensland will receive $7000 from the Queensland Government. Visit www.osr.qld.gov.au/ first-home-owner-grant/ for more information.
• Visit the Office of State Revenue www.osr.qld.gov.au for more information on the range of tax concessions available to help Queenslanders own their own home.
Authorised by Steve Kilburn
Unit 1, Millennium Business Centre, Millennium Blvd, Carindale Q 4152