Assisting First Nation job seekers in finding sustainable employment
The purpose of Deadly Yakka is to bring communities together and give First Nation people a way to come back into the network of support and then make the transition into stable, ongoing employment.
The successful program is helping tackle the high unemployment rates for Indigenous Australians. This launch marked the first of several Deadly Yakka’s to be rolled out nationally throughout the year.
“Deadly Yakka has been tremendously successful in helping hundreds of participants secure new jobs and careers, and we’re proud to be making an important contribution to a better and more equitable future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders,” MatchWorks National Indigenous Liaison, Glen Duncan said.
“This program supports participants to overcome personal barriers they have faced when looking for work and also focuses on building stronger connections to Elders, culture and community.”
Our Deadly Yakka employability training programs for Indigenous job seekers is changing lives across Australia. Run over two-weeks, this free program for registered job seekers will support you to:
- Set personal and professional goals
- Build confidence and self-motivation
- Boost your interview and job search skills
- Inform you about workplace expectations
- Connect you with employers with real employment opportunities
Each program also includes cultural activities such as a Smoking Ceremony and an Indigenous art day so you can reflect on your journey to employment.
