Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: $90,000
Program objective
Aboriginal Workforce Development Project funds are intended for ACCOs engaged to deliver C&C services to access supports relating to service establishment, workforce development and capacity building. Aboriginal Workforce Development Project funds will help to strengthen the overall capacity of the sector to support Aboriginal families.
Please refer to DCJ Service Provider Grants page
This program is funded and administered by Department of Communities and Justice.
Grant recipients
Recipients for this program were selected to meet the program objectives.
Eligible recipients were invited to participate and were required to meet the objectives.
What was approved
Approved for Gurehlgam Corporation
Engage expert consultants, define governance structures, conduct stakeholder engagement, develop critical operational policies/ procedures to ensure effective service delivery. Increase workforce development via recruitment, retention, career development and succession planning.
$90,000 was approved by
The Minister or delegated DCJ officer will be the decision-makerDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Clarence Valley CouncilLocation of the recipient
Clarence Valley CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Aboriginal Workforce Development Project - Round 2
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
30/06/2025What was approved
Approved for SEARMS Community Housing Aboriginal Corporation
Support a cross-service knowledge-sharing initiative between specialist homelessness services with a strong Aboriginal workforce focus. Build culturally safe service delivery by facilitating service and collaborative program development.
$90,000 was approved by
The Minister or delegated DCJ officer will be the decision-makerDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Eurobodalla Shire CouncilLocation of the recipient
Eurobodalla Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Aboriginal Workforce Development Project - Round 2
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
30/06/2025What was approved
Approved for Tharawal Housing Aboriginal Corporation Ltd
Strengthen capacity to deliver culturally safe, trauma informed and effective services though; specialised training, intervention strategies, legal and advocacy skills, policy and procedure development, staff retention and wellbeing and leadership development.
$90,000 was approved by
The Minister or delegated DCJ officer will be the decision-makerDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
CampbelltownLocation of the recipient
CampbelltownAbout the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Aboriginal Workforce Development Project - Round 2
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
30/06/2025What was approved
Approved for Wagga Wagga Local Aboriginal Land Council
Support effective staff recruitment, induction, retention, and development.
$90,000 was approved by
The Minister or delegated DCJ officer will be the decision-makerDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Wagga WaggaLocation of the recipient
Wagga WaggaAbout the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Aboriginal Workforce Development Project - Round 2
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
30/06/2025What was approved
Approved for Wandiyali
Support recruitment and development of staff, development of internal policy and procedures as well as systems development and implementation. Strengthen capacity to attract, support, and retain Aboriginal staff, while embedding long-term workforce and service development strategies.
$90,000 was approved by
The Minister or delegated DCJ officer will be the decision-makerDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Lake MacquarieLocation of the recipient
Newcastle City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Aboriginal Workforce Development Project - Round 2
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
30/06/2025Support and contact
Core and Cluster Program
Early Intervention, Disability and Inclusion
Strategy Policy and Commissioning
Department of Communities and Justice