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Work for the Dole

Completing work experience through Work for the Dole can help you build valuable skills and confidence while contributing to the betterment of your local community. Workskil Australia can match you with opportunities that suit your interests and abilities.

About Work for the Dole

Work for the Dole is a work experience program available to participants in Workforce Australia Services aged 18 year and over. It is one of several approved activities that participants can undertake to meet their activation requirement.

Work for the Dole activities are hosted by not-for-profit organisations, or Australian Government organisations, and provide participants with the opportunity to develop skills, capabilities and experience for employment, and to contribute to the local community. Participants may also have the opportunity to attain a licence, qualification or other recognised skills. Participants are placed in activities for a minimum of 8 weeks and continue to receive income support during that time.

Participants can gain work experience across a range of areas and industries including:

  • Gardening and maintenance
  • Office administration
  • Improving parks and public spaces
  • Retail and customer service
  • Hospitality
  • Warehouse duties

Eligibility

Work for the Dole is available to participants in Workforce Australia Services aged 18 year and over.

Find out more

To learn more about Work for the Dole and how to register, call us or submit an enquiry.

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