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THE HON KATE ELLIS MP
Minister for Employment Participation and Child Care
MEDIA RELEASE
18 July 2011
Salvos in Marrickville break new ground
Minister for Employment Participation, Kate Ellis, commended the Salvation Army Employment Plus in Marrickville for leading the way in innovative solutions for the long term unemployed.
Ms Ellis today attended the launch of the Salvation Army Employment Plus Research Project and Connections Plus Model at Marrickville in Sydney.
"The Salvation Army Employment Plus initiative is a great example of how a range of human service teams can help disadvantaged job seekers," Ms Ellis said.
"The study demonstrates a commitment to basing innovation on good research and evidence.
"It's great to see such leading work being undertaken locally in Marrickville."
The new research project is a joint partnership between The Salvation Army Employment Plus in Marrickville and The Centre for Social Impact at the University of New South Wales.
The Connections Plus project was first established in June 2010 and trialled at Marrickville where to date 114 job seekers have been referred to the model for specialist intervention.
Ms Ellis said the model provides comprehensive support services to jobseekers by breaking down barriers and providing specialist support, such as access to training, health, legal services and housing, to help people move into employment.
"Disadvantaged job seekers, who have suffered long-term unemployment, may be struggling with a whole range of things, including health issues, a disability, a history of substance abuse, homelessness or social isolation," Ms Ellis said.
Salvation Army Employment Plus is a Job Service Provider contracted by the Australian Government to offer specialist support services to job seekers.
Ms Ellis said the Australian Government is making it a priority to give the most disadvantaged job seekers the right help and support in gaining education, work skills and overcoming barriers to employment.
"We know how vital the dignity and financial security of holding down a job can be.
"This project presents us with many opportunities to transform the lives of the very long-term unemployed," Ms Ellis said.
For further information on the Connections Plus model, visit: www.jsa.gov.au