During National Reconciliation Week, Now More Than Ever our team has been reflecting on how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. CSWA is committed to The National Agreement on Closing the Gap that places four Priority Reforms at the centre. These reforms are central to the National Agreement and will change the way governments work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. CSWA consider it a privilege to listen to and learn from Aboriginal people and where we can, contribute to the capacity building of their communities. Now More Than Ever #NRW2024

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Hopscotch – creating pathways into paid work for parents via Child and Parent Centres

In 2023, Anglicare WA set out to test an innovative pathway to meet community and workforce needs.  In collaboration with Community Skills WA & Dudley Park Child and Parent Centre, Anglicare created a low stress, accessible pathway into paid work in the care work sector.

The Hopscotch initiative accepted the challenge to bridge the divide between those seeking employees and those seeking work, to create flexible pathways that accommodate the needs of both employers and prospective employees, while considering sustainable career options that will survive in the broader context of the future of work.

Microsoft PowerPoint – Hopscotch Pilot Report_March 2024 – A4 version (anglicarewa.org.au)

Having completed and submitted our WA Jobs Education and Training (WAJET) survey responses for 2024, the team is now looking to revisit key findings and explore potential opportunities to develop the current and future workforce. This will include further consultations but also exploring ways in which the information can be shared with key stakeholders such as schools, to raise awareness of the incredible range of career opportunities.

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On behalf of the CSWA Team, Happy New Year to all our stakeholders. We look forward to working with you all in 2024 connecting dots and building capacity across the Community Services, Health and Education workforces.

One thing we are committed to doing in 2024 is sharing more of the good news stories that we are fortunate enough to uncover when we engage with stakeholders across the State that showcase innovation and positive impact

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As the CSWA team will be taking a break over the Christmas period this will be the last newsletter for the year and as such presents a time for reflection on the year that has nearly passed.

As always, we are aware of the ongoing challenges faced by the community services, health and education sectors due to funding uncertainty, costs of living pressures, housing access and the impacts of a highly competitive labour market to name just a few.

CSWA Newsletter – November/December 2023 (mailchi.mp)

As the mad rush to the end of the year gathers momentum, CSWA is once again looking to ensure we are best positioned to respond to the WA Jobs, Education and Training (WAJET) survey by early 2024, ensuring it provides a platform to advocate for the needs of our sectors.

CSWA Newsletter – September 2023 (mailchi.mp)

The recent release of the McGowan Government’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Regional Workforce Action Plan presents an opportunity to further highlight the challenges currently facing the sector and more importantly explore potential solutions. This includes the expansion of the ECEC Job Ready program and providing some clarity around migration pathways. 

CSWA Newsletter – May 2023 (mailchi.mp)

During the month of March, we celebrated International Women’s Day and as such I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the incredible work of our small team of women at CSWA. Not only are they highly competent and knowledgeable, but they are also incredibly passionate and what unites us is a commitment to making a difference.

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