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THE HON KATE ELLIS MP
MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT PARTICIPATION
AND CHILD CARE
MS KIRSTEN LIVERMORE MP
MEMBER FOR CAPRICORNIA
MEDIA RELEASE
3 December 2010
Indigenous jobseekers graduate with a mural of experience
The Minister for Employment Participation and Child Care Kate Ellis and the Member for Capricornia Kirsten Livermore, congratulated eight Indigenous jobseekers who have today completed the Work for the Dole program.
The eight participants have gained valuable communications skills and work experience during the consultation and creation of a 20-metre Indigenous mural artwork at Mount Archer State School in Rockhampton.
"I am delighted that these jobseekers have chosen to use their work experience opportunity to enhance the appearance of Mount Archer State School," Ms Ellis said.
"The artwork is truly beautiful and the new skills the job seekers have gained through participating in this project will improve their chances of taking up future employment opportunities.
"The Australian Government recognises the value of work experience and training for jobseekers and believes these sorts of project can be a real step forward in finding sustainable employment."
Representing Minister Ellis at the graduation ceremony, Ms Livermore said the motivational mural is inspired by the challenges that the Indigenous jobseekers have faced and overcome on their employment journey.
"The jobseekers who are graduating today have made an outstanding contribution to local school children and to the Rockhampton community," Ms Livermore said.
"I have every confidence that this experience will prove to be of great benefit to them and I wish them well for their future employment success."
The Australian Government is committed to ensuring jobseekers fulfil their mutual obligation requirements and participate in Work for the Dole and other work experience activities.
Work for the Dole activities are one of a range of work experience options available under Job Services Australia.
More information about Job Services Australia is available at www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/JSA