Job Networks

Most state governments advertise vacant jobs online along with other employment information. Check out the following sites in your state to find out what is on offer.

Queensland	http://www.jobs.qld.gov.au/
Victoria	http://www.vic.gov.au/
South Australia	http://www.sa.gov.au/employment/seekers/
Western Australia	http://www.joblist.com.au/
Tasmania	http://www.jobnet.org.au/
Northern Territory	http://www.nt.gov.au/jobs/
New South Wales	https://www.jobs.nsw.gov.au/Start.asp
Australian Capital Territory	http://www.webwombat.com/employment/act.htm

There are a number of options to assist jobseekers being developed under the Australians Working Together package announced in the 2001 budget. See www.together.gov.au

Eligibility for payment for Newstart recipients requires proof of active job search activities. These requirements can be experienced as frustrating when there is no work available. Helping people to get work when there are limited options can be a complex and difficult process.

I queried the consultant that was interviewing me how they were going to address such issues as case management, conflict negotiation/resolution, counselling, personality profiling, human resource training and development, social policy and direction issues (Natalie, jobseeker, 1 child).

Remember to contact your Welfare Rights Centre if you feel you have unfairly lost payments due to being ‘breached’.

Working from home to generate income is an increasingly popular option for people who want to combine unpaid care work with earning an income. Running a home-based business can be an option for people with a business idea which does not rely on having a shop or display area. Those who are thinking about running a business from their home will need to get access to small business training and ensure that their premises are suitable for operating a business. There is a home-based business association in South Australia which has useful links for people thinking about a home-business option. http://brokenlink

Follow your dreams – only you can know what they are (Single parent of three).

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