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Work for the Dole Denounced as ‘Demonstrable Failure’ as Govt Announces Crackdown

Wendy Williams, Monday, 1st May 2017 - The social sector has reiterated calls to abolish the Work for the Dole program describing it as a “demonstrable failure” amid claims the government is set to crackdown on people who…

Union Canvassing to Sue Centrelink Over Privatisation of Job Schemes

Wendy Williams, Monday, 26th September 2016 - An organisation “by the unemployed, for the unemployed” is canvassing to take legal action against Centrelink amidst claims the “privatisation” of job schemes is penalising unemployed…

Govt Youth Jobs Path Offers Opportunity – NFP

Lina Caneva, Monday, 9th May 2016 - Not for Profit peak body Jobs Australia has welcomed key changes to the employment services announced in the federal budget, including the move away from mandatory Work for the Dole…

A Recipe for Change

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 24th February 2016 - Community and food go hand-in-hand, and a passion for both led Christine Smith to start an organisation that helps vulnerable people create a fresh start, writes Ellie Cooper in this…

New Jobs Legislation May Unfairly Target Indigenous Australians

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 15th February 2016 - There are fears that new legislation being introduced by the Turnbull Government aimed at revamping its remote employment programs will not comply with human rights obligations.…

Independent Report finds Work for the Dole Effective

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 - An independent evaluation of the Work for the Dole pilot has found the program was effective in helping participants gain confidence and self-esteem and learn skills such as team-work,…

Work for the Dole Scheme Threatens NFPs – Greens

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st July 2014 - The Australian Greens have called for a rethink of the whole work for the dole program as its outcomes will put more pressure on Not for Profits. "Work for the dole punishes job…

Community Sector Slams ‘Demoralising’ Employment Plan

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 29th July 2014 - The community sector has attacked the Federal Government’s proposed employment services model, including “work for the dole”, describing it as demoralising,…

Welfare Rights Network Criticises Work for the Dole

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd June 2014 - The National Welfare Rights Network (NWRN) has slammed the Federal Government’s announcement on Work for the Dole saying it’s not a cost effective use of public money.…

Analysis

Risk Management Key to Successful Volunteer Program

Staff Reporter, Monday, 24th February 2014 - The Federal Government’s plans to expand the work-for-the-dole scheme promises plenty of debate about volunteer rights and responsibilities. It’s timely to remember…

Welfare Network Appeals for Better Job Services

Staff Reporter, Friday, 31st January 2014 - The National Welfare Rights Network has renewed its calls for income support payments and to improve the employment services system after recent figures showed an increase in the…

NFPs to Shoulder Work For The Dole

Lina Caneva, Monday, 27th January 2014 - Not for Profit aged care homes and other charities will be expected to offer unpaid work to Australia’s unemployed as part of the Federal Coalition Government’s new,…

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