There are many schemes that help those who are unemployed and give subsidies to employers to take on new staff. Some schemes provide formal skills training, usually with a training wage lower than the normal applicable wage. For details of some schemes, see Dealing with social security. Further information can be obtained from:
Centrelink
Tel: 13 28 50
Australian Government Department of Education
Tel: 1300 566 046
Web: www.education.gov.au
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Tel: 1300 653 227
Web: www.dss.gov.au