Local Recovery Fund

The Local Recovery Fund is available in 51 Employment Regions (regions).

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The Local Recovery Fund will cease on 30 June 2025 and will be consolidated into a single grants based fund.

Find out more about changes to the Local Jobs Program at Local Jobs Program Extended.

The Local Recovery Fund supports locally driven activities that:

  • meet priorities identified in the region’s Local Jobs Plan
  • are tailored to the opportunities and needs identified in the region
  • address employment and training priorities; and
  • skill individuals to meet local employer demand.

Local Recovery Fund activities are usually sought via a Request for Proposal procurement process. If you are interested in developing a Local Recovery Fund proposal, contact your local Employment Facilitator.

To view current and past Local Recovery Fund activities, search the below table using relevant filters. For more information, contact your local Employment Facilitator.

SA

Cultural Understanding for Training and Employment

Kornar Winmil Yunti Aboriginal Corporation Inc
Employment Region:
Adelaide South
Status:
Completed
The training provided localised, culturally appropriate education and support to increase the understanding and knowledge of Indigenous participants in the workplace, particularly those with barriers into employment. The training was delivered to employers, participants and new employees, with the aim of improving employment outcomes and sustaining employment.

Fit for Work

The Trustee for Career Co Australia Trading Trust
Employment Region:
North West Country
Status:
Completed
The activity was delivered over 10 weeks to participants to address fitness and wellness for work barriers. Following completion of the activity, participants had to undertake pre-employment medicals, in order to enter the workforce in entry-level roles.

Fit for Work

The Trustee for Career Co Australia Trading Trust
Employment Region:
Mid North SA
Status:
Completed
The activity was delivered over 10 weeks to participants across two streams, Fit for Work: Industry, specific to the manufacturing, mining and construction industries and Fit for Work: Wellness, a generalist focus on confidence, motivation, self-care, health and nutrition. Participants were required to pass pre-employment medicals, and attend educational sessions with local employers and health professionals on completion.

Game On

Maxima Training Group
Employment Region:
Adelaide North
Status:
Completed
A pre-employment program blending youth-oriented activities including box-fit class "Gloves" (combination of physical exercise through boxing) and/or video gaming. Participants received training on job search skills, resume preparation, job applications and interview preparation through the use of videogaming delivery strategies.

Greenlight2Work

Employment Options Inc
Employment Region:
Murray and South East
Status:
Completed
The activity supported youth to participate in an 8-week program to assist them to obtain their learner drivers licence and become more competitive in the jobs market.

Growing Regional Tourism and Employment Project

Quality Training and Hospitality College
Employment Region:
Murray and South East
Status:
Completed
This activity delivered pre-employment hospitality training in two locations in Murray and South East Employment Region, which covered accredited and non-accredited modules on customer service and skills practice to prepare participants for work in the hospitality industry.

Growing Regional Tourism and Employment Project

Quality Training and Hospitality College
Employment Region:
Adelaide South
Status:
Completed
This activity delivered pre-employment hospitality training in two locations in the region, which covered accredited and non-accredited modules on customer service and skills practice to prepare participants for work in the hospitality industry.

Heavy Industry Multi Skills Program

RDA Yorke and Mid North Incorporated
Employment Region:
Mid North SA
Status:
Completed
This activity provided individuals with a diverse range of skills, accredited training, and workplace experience across a range of trade and industry sectors including engineering, civil construction, and construction. The activity also provided local employers with a pool of trained and work ready candidates.

Indigenous Employment Integration Program

Indigenous Training & Recruitment
Employment Region:
Adelaide North
Status:
Completed
The activity was delivered to support Indigenous participants with the goal for 80% of participants to complete the program, which included an employment integration program, placement with a host employer and mentoring with access to a Spiritual Healer.

Industry Advisory Network

Max Crane and Equipment Hire Pty Ltd
Employment Region:
North West Country
Status:
Completed
The activity involved engaging with at least twelve key employers in the region to create a network, map the recruitment needs of employers from different industry sectors and identified skills needed in the region that were not available within the existing caseload.

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