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1st Round Innovation Fund delivers $20.4 million for 33 projects
In the first round of the Australian Government’s Innovation Fund, $20.4 million will be provided in funding for 33 new employment and training projects.
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2nd Round Innovation Fund delivers $6.1 million for 14 projects
In the second round of the Australian Government’s Innovation Fund, $6.1 million will be provided in funding for 14 new employment and training projects.
Successful Innovation Fund Projects - Round Two
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Disability Works Australia Ltd |
Disability Employment Manager hosted by Australian Football League (AFL) |
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Australian Social Innovation Exchange (ASIX) |
Social Innovation Search and Connect Intermediary Service |
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ORS Rehabilitation and Placement Services Pty Ltd |
‘Fit for the Job’ Clinic - Bankstown |
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Joblink Plus Ltd |
Joblink Plus Timber Products |
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TAFE NSW |
Marambul Yuganha (Good Move) |
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TAFE NSW |
Home Business Specialised Care |
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Murdi Paaki Regional Enterprise Corporation Limited |
Wilcannia Radio Station |
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Fifteen Foundation (Australia) |
Fifteen Foundation Chef Training Program |
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Outcare Incorporated |
Stay Connected — An early intervention and unemployment prevention strategy |
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Job Futures |
Kwinana Families Community Partnership Project |
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Kimberley Land Council |
Kimberley Aboriginal People Accessing Entry to Mainstream Employment |
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ACT Government |
Home to Work |
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Migrant Resource Centre (Southern Tasmania) Incorporated |
Centre Africa |
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Desert Peoples Centre |
Kelmwerr Ampwa Anewakerr (Good Life for our Elders) |
Funding is subject to execution of funding agreements
This follows the announcement on Tuesday 3 March 2009 by the Minister for Employment Participation, the Hon Brendan O'Connor MP of the organisations that were successful in being appointed to the Innovation Fund Panel.
The Innovation Fund is a component of the new employment services (Job Services Australia) commencing on 1 July 2009 and ending on 30 June 2012.
The Innovation Fund is designed to address the needs of the most disadvantaged job seekers through funding projects that will foster innovative solutions to overcome barriers to employment which these job seekers face.
The Australian Government has provided $41 million over three years for Innovation Fund projects.
In order to receive funding from the Innovation Fund, organisations must be a member of the Innovation Fund panel.
Selection of panel members was conducted through the Request for Tender for Employment Services 2009-12 process.
Innovation fund projects will commence on 1 July 2009. The Guidelines for applying for funding from the Innovation Fund were released on 5 December 2008.
Further information on the Innovation Fund is available from the Innovation Fund Fact Sheet and FAQs.
Alternatively, please email innovation.fund@deewr.gov.au