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Australians are being encouraged to discover new opportunities, build skills and pursue their goals during Adult Learners Week, which runs from 1 to 8 September 2026.

The Employment Services National Forum, held on Wednesday 19 August, brought together a range of employment service providers, key industry professionals and stakeholders from across Australia to learn more about how we can continue improving outcomes for the people and communities our employment programs are designed to support.

Tanya started Creative Space Art Therapies to help people experiencing personal life challenges, through artistic and creative ways.

Workforce Australia helps Australians search and apply for jobs or find more information on their pathway to employment, which Thomas experienced with the help of Workforce Australia Services.

Our new series Hiring Outside the Box promotes building diverse and inclusive workplaces.

In recognition of Adult Learners Week 2023, we’re shining a spotlight on Pauline, a Workforce Australia Career Transition Assistance (CTA) participant who found a new role in aged care.

There is help available for Australian freelance and part-time workers in the arts, creative and entertainment industries to understand their mutual obligation requirements.

On 4 July 2022, Workforce Australia replaced jobactive, the Australian Government’s employment service.

Mutual obligation requirements apply to participants in Workforce Australia Online, Workforce Australia Services, ParentsNext and Disability Employment Services. Requirements might include agreeing to a Job Plan or Participation Plan, attending provider and other compulsory appointments, meeting a points target, following up on job referrals, attending job interviews or accepting any suitable job offer.