Working together as a community to establish a solid foundation towards independence,
community wellbeing, cultural identity, and healthy Country now and for future generations.
Employment and Training
Employment and Training
The RRKAC Employment and Training program is a holistically designed multi-tiered program that focuses on engaging and supporting Robe River Kuruma members to find, gain, and maintain meaningful employment. RRKAC’s Member Support teamwork with all participants on a 1:1 basis to formulate a personalised plan to set and reach their employment goals.
Employment Pathways Program (EPP).
The EPP is designed to take a group of 10 RRK people through six phases of employment support over three weeks of intensive group work, alongside self-paced individual pathway building designed to support members to get job ready, address employment barriers, build capacity and gain an understanding of employment industries within our region.
RRKAC Casual Pool
The RRKAC Casual Pool provides an opportunity for members to undertake casual hours within the office, RRKAC programs, and events as an avenue to build on existing experience or learn new skills within a formal work environment.
By engaging members in this space, we can prepare them to enter the workforce, build confidence at work and provide an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment. Many of our casual RRK employees take on formal traineeships, or permanent full time or part time employment within the Corporation.
Case Management – Support and Advocacy
The RRKAC Communities team can work with Robe River Kuruma community to support them in gaining employment. By developing individualised plans and using strength-based approaches the team will assist community in way of connecting them with the relevant services and supports required. If you are interested in utilising this type of support, please contact the RRKAC office.
RRKAC also offers a range of services to assist its members with opportunities and to access support including:
- Information: The office is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for information about RRK activities and service provider options
- Employment Pathways Program: Assistance to get ‘job-ready’ and connect with opportunities for employment
- Advocacy and Personal Support: Representation to improve service access and address issues with government agencies and other providers
- Education: RRKAC engages with key stakeholders such as local schools and student support programs to support RRK youth, encourage school attendance and increase completion rates. We offer assistance with career planning, provide information, support and advocacy around scholarships, training and apprenticeships.
- Case Management: We work with members to develop personalised wellbeing plans which bring in appropriate service providers to address issues and leverage an individual’s strengths to help them meet their aspirations
- Community Engagement: Activities that keep people informed and ensure RRKAC is listening to the needs of its members