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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…