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Centrelink Referrals
Referrals to relevant providers, such as for job capacity assessments or to job network providers
For job seekers
By Centrelink (www.centrelink.gov.au)
State-wide, via local Centrelink offices
Open Monday to Friday (except public holidays) 8.30am to 5pm
Tel: 13 10 21 Appointments
Tel: 13 27 17 Disability, Sickness and Carers
Tel: 13 28 50 Employment Services
Tel: 13 61 50 Families
Tel: 13 16 73 International Services
Tel: 13 23 00 Retirement
Tel: 13 24 90 Youth and students
Tel: 13 12 02 Multicultural Services
Tel: 1800 810 586 TTY service
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Employment Services
Provides a range of services to support people from a refugee background to access meaningful employment pathways
Run by the Australian Refugee Association (www.ausref.net)
At: 304 Henley Beach Road, Underdale, SA 5032
Tel: (08) 8354 2951, Email: reception@ausref.net
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Fair Work Australia (www.fwa.gov.au/)
An independent body that protects fair working practices across Australia through a range of functions relating to minimum wages and employment conditions; enterprise bargaining; industrial action; dispute resolution; termination of employment; other workplace matters.
For all Australian workers
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Job Search (www.jobsearch.gov.au)
Free job search website
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Job Seeking Information for Migrants
Useful information about how migrants can find work in SA
http://www.migration.sa.gov.au/sa/immigrate_from_overseas/os_finding_new_job.jsp
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Job Services Australia (www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/JSA/)
Provides opportunities for training, skills development, work experience and tailored job-seeking assistance.
For all Australian residents
State-wide via local Centrelink offices
Open Monday to Friday (except public holidays) 8.30am to 5pm
Tel: 13 10 21 Appointments
Tel: 13 28 50 Employment Services
Tel: 13 24 90 Youth and students
Tel: 13 12 02 Multicultural Services
Tel: 1800 810 586 TTY service
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MRCSA Works
Employment and training initiatives for young people, women and men in partnership with TAFE and industry skills training, including work experience through volunteering and students on placement
Run by the Migrant Resource Centre of SA (www.mrcsa.com.au)
At: Adelaide MRC, 59 King William Street
Tel: (08) 8217 9507 Email: nedzac@mrcsa.com.au
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Naracoorte Volunteer Resource Centre
Promotes volunteering opportunities around Naracoorte
For people living in the Naracoorte Lucindale area
Run by Naracoorte Lucindale Council (www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au)
At: At 80 Ormerod Street, Naracoorte
Tel: (08) 8762 2388 Email: jan.bittner@nlc.sa.gov.au
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Office of Consumer and Business Services (www.ocba.sa.gov.au)
Provides services and information to the general public on Business and Occupational Services (includes Business Names, Associations and Co-operatives, Licensing)
Tel: 131 882
- Adelaide: Levels G-4, Chesser House, 91-97 Grenfell Street
- Berri: 29 Vaughan Terrace and 30 Kay Avenue
- Port Augusta: 9 Mackay StreetMount Gambier: 11 Helen Street
- Naracoorte: 14 Butler
- Whyalla: 171 Nicolson
- Port Lincoln: 73-75 Tasman Terrace
- Port Pirie: Shop 7-8, 72-80 Ellen Street
- Gawler: Northern Market Shopping Centre, Corner Murray and Cowan Streets
- Kadina: 10 Digby Street
- Murray Bridge: 19 Seventh Street
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Safework SA (www.safework.sa.gov.au)
Safeguards occupational health, safety and welfare by promoting and encouraging safe, fair and productive working lives and working with employers, employees, unions and industry representatives
For all South Australian workers
Tel: 1300 365 255
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Skills Recognition Services (www.skills sa.gov.au )
Provides support towards skills recognition of overseas gained qualifications and assistance in job seeking skilled work in South Australia
For all adult jobseekers
Run by the Department for Further Education Employment Skills and Training
At: 55 Currie Street, Adelaide
Tel: 1800 658 887 Email: dfeestsr@sa.gov.au
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The Ewa Swietek Scholarship Fund
Annual $3,000 award to one or $1,500 award for two clients of Skills Recognition Services (SRS) for course fees and/or bridging programs
For residents of South Australia who have arrived with the past 5 years, are unemployed/underemployed and need to undertake further study to work, on the assessment of a Skills Recognition Services Consultant
Managed by the Skills Recognition Service (www.skills sa.gov.au )
Tel: 1800 658 887
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Transitions
Supports the coordination and delivery of learning activities for adults, designed to help them to make successful transitions to vocational education and training and the achievement of post-school qualifications.
Providers:
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Volunteering in South Australia
Many organisations enable refugees to gain work experience through volunteering.
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Women’s Advocacy Program
Leadership training and support for women to develop their knowledge and skills, reduce their isolation, link them to training and employment pathways and to services in the broader community. Other initiatives include mentoring and pathways for women to engage in small business/cottage industry
At: Adelaide MRC, 59 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: (08) 8217 9505 Email: cynthia@mrcsa.com.au
At: Northern Area MRC, 28 Mary Street, Salisbury SA 5108
Tel: (08) 8283 0844 Email: reagan@mrcsa.com.au
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Workcover SA (www.workcover.com)
Provides protection to workers and employers in the event of workplace injury
For private sector workers in SA
At: 100 Waymouth Street, Adelaide
8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday
Tel: 131855
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Working Women’s Centre
Provides resources, information, support, training and advocacy for working women who are not members of a union
Tel: Toll Free No: 1800 652 697
Tel: (08) 8410 6499
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