Aboriginal Employment Industry Clusters Program

In reply to the Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (23 March 2016).

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Science and Information Economy): I have been provided with the following advice:

To date, the Governor's Aboriginal Employment Industry Clusters have collectively supported over 1,000 Aboriginal people into industry specific training and over 650 people into employment.

Each industry cluster develops a specific strategy and action plan, outlining targets and time frames to address four key focus areas to achieve employment for Aboriginal people and to maximise retention in work. These strategies and action plans provide a mechanism to track the success of each cluster and the program as a whole.

From 1 July 2016, employment projects identified through the clusters will be funded and reported through the South Australian government's WorkReady initiative. This will introduce a comprehensive reporting framework which includes a participant survey 90 days after an individual is placed into employment.