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Goulburn Valley Communitydevelopment andEmployment ProjectSheppartonGlen StewartManager03 5831 4207Nation-wide programParticipants join through wordof mouthTeam consists of Board ofDirectors, Training andEmployment Manager,Supervisor etc (104 staff intotal)Program links to other Kooriorganisations in the area– employment program– apprenticeships– traineeships– auto and building– numeracy and literacy?program– program has foundemployment for a largenumber of people– success rate of 20%– students are matched tothe job apprenticeship ortraineeshipCommunity Development andEducation ProgramMurray Valley AboriginalCooperativeRobinvaleMatthew MalanAccountant03 5026 4329Participants who are eligible forthe Dole can participate inprogramProgram is accessed throughword of mouthTeam consists of Coordinatorand SupervisorThe Cooperative runs a numberof different services that theprogram links in with. Programalso links with ATSIC andHealth and Family ServicesEnrolment of Dole and providetraining in the following areas:– Landscaping– Artifacts (Aboriginal)– Textiles– Upholstery– Building– a lot of local interestamong Koori people97Koori Youth Access ProgramSkillshareWarrnamboolIan CarstairsManager03 5562 3913Some referrals to programcome from schools, howevermainly word of mouthTeam consists of trained paidstaffProgram works with youngoffenders– activities are designed toassist participants to reachtheir goals– traineeships andapprenticeships– participants are not spokendown to– programs tries to empowerparticipants– program focuses onbuilding self confidence– participants are listened torather than have ideasimposed on themCentrepackCentre CareAlburyJeanette Hodgson02 6041 6800 (until May1 st , 1998)Participants are referred byCentrelink’s National Offices– client skills are assessed–– program gives peopledignity– program respects peopleas individuals