Assistance for Green Loans Assessors
The Green Loans program will be phased out in the coming months and will transition to a new Green Start program.
The new Green Start program to assist householders to improve their energy efficiency was announced on 8 July 2008. The program will be delivered through two separate rounds of competitive grant funding.
Under round one, the Green Start program will help households improve the energy efficiency of their homes by providing grants to individuals or organisations to undertake home energy assessments.
Under round two, the program will provide grants to individuals or organisations to assist low income and disadvantaged households, including support for implementing projects or actions to reduce energy use.
For more information about Green Start please visit the climate change website.
Any Australian Green Loans Assessor who either becomes unemployed as a result of the phasing out of the Green Loans program or who does not receive funding under the Green Start program will receive immediate access to Stream 2 services (or higher) from Job Services Australia under the Compact for Retrenched Workers. This includes Green Loans Assessors who were self-employed or a sole trader.
Job Services Australia providers will help Green Loans Assessors identify local training opportunities through TAFE or other Registered Training Organisations based on a comprehensive individual skills assessment.
How do I get assistance?
The first step is to contact Centrelink on 13 28 50 so your eligibility for these services can be assessed.
If you are eligible, Centrelink will make an appointment for you at a nearby Job Services Australia provider of your choice.
When you meet with your Job Services Australia provider, they will assess your circumstances in detail and work with you to help you re-enter the workforce as soon as possible.
For more information on the services that you may be eligible for from your Job Services Australia provider, go to the Lost your job
The first step is to contact Centrelink on 13 28 50 so your eligibility for these services can be assessed.
If you are eligible, Centrelink will make an appointment for you at a nearby Job Services Australia provider of your choice.
When you meet with your Job Services Australia provider, they will assess your circumstances in detail and work with you to help you re-enter the workforce as soon as possible.
For more information on the services that you may be eligible for from your Job Services Australia provider, go to the
Job Services Australia
Service offered under Job Services Australia could include:
- help to develop a résumé and job applications, interview skills and presentation techniques;
- advice on searching for a job, various career options and employment programs;
- information about job vacancies and access to job search facilities offered by Centrelink and Job Services Australia providers, including JobSearch;
- a comprehensive skills assessment;
- skills development and training relevant to the needs of the local labour market and identified job opportunities;
- referral to education or training opportunities including the Productivity Places Program, the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program, or the Adult Migrant English Program;
- help to gain licences, certificates or other qualifications;
- work experience opportunities; and
- referral and placement into employment.
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For advice on coping with job loss, contact:
Other assistance and services available include:
Your obligations
If you receive Newstart, Youth Allowance or Parenting Payment and have participation requirements, you will need to look for work and take part in activities that will help you find a job. Your Job Services Australia provider will consider your personal circumstances and negotiate suitable activities which will be included in your Employment Pathway Plan. If you are unable to take part in activities you should discuss this with your provider. If you fail to undertake your agreed activities this may affect your income support payments.
Your right to privacy
Your personal information is protected by the Privacy Act 1988 and information about you may also be protected by the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 (for example, if you are receiving income support). Your information may be shared between Job Services Australia providers, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), Centrelink and other Australian Government departments and agencies, which enables the organisations to provide you with the most appropriate services to meet your needs. For more information speak to your Job Services Australia provider, DEEWR or visit the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
Our guarantee of service to you
You will receive ongoing personalised employment services provided by your Job Services Australia provider. These services will be sensitive to your circumstances and background. To view all Service Guarantees visit Job Services Australia.
Code of Practice
Job Services Australia providers are contracted to deliver Australian Government funded employment services and have agreed and are committed to observe the Employment Services Code of Practice. You can view the Code of Practice at Job Services Australia or call 13 62 68.