Our projects
Our work is shaped by the needs of our region. Through carefully designed, place based initiatives, we connect employers, industry and the community while supporting local people to access employment opportunities. By strengthening employment pathways, and supporting local industries, we help develop practical solutions to workforce challenges specific to our local economy.
Quarterly employer insights to inform regional workforce priorities
We work closely with local employers to capture real time insights into recruitment conditions and skills shortages across our region. Through our Quarterly Labour Market Skills and Trends Survey, employers share what’s changing on the ground – what roles are hardest to fill, emerging skill gaps, and recruitment pressures. These...
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Talking transport: turning possibility into action across South Coast Victoria
The Talking Transport initiative has been delivered in April 2026 across four locations in South Coast Victoria – Hamilton, Portland, Warrnambool and Colac – bringing together communities, employers, service providers and stakeholders as part of the South Coast Victoria Workforce Australia Local Jobs initiative. Facilitated in partnership with Kelly Mason...
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Spotlight on the South Coast: Careers in Caring
The Spotlight on the South Coast: Careers in Caring initiative began with a storytelling workshop led by Robert Moorman of Hunting With Pixels, bringing together local organisations and individuals to uncover the everyday heroes of our region. Through these connections, we met people working, thriving, and deeply committed to care...
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Careers in Caring video series: Tamara’s story (nursing)
We bring career pathways to life by sharing powerful, local stories. Our Careers in Caring video series features five short films celebrating everyday people across South Coast Victoria who are making a meaningful impact in care roles. From young people to career changers and mature age workers, these stories show...
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Careers in Caring video series: Barry’s story (disability support work)
We shine a light on meaningful career pathways by sharing real, local stories. Barry’s journey reminds us that caring careers are often a natural fit for people driven by empathy, values, and a desire to make a difference. This story speaks to career changers, natural carers, and anyone feeling called...
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Inspiring regional career pathways through collaboration
A shared priority across towns and LGAs in our region is ensuring young people clearly understand the breadth of opportunities available locally. Supporting young people to stay, return, and build their careers in the region is critical to sustaining our workforce, strengthening communities, and securing long term regional growth. In...
Find out moreQuarterly employer insights to inform regional workforce priorities
We work closely with local employers to capture real time insights into recruitment conditions and skills shortages across our region. Through our Quarterly Labour Market Skills and Trends Survey, employers share what’s changing on the ground – what roles are hardest to fill, emerging skill gaps, and recruitment pressures. These...
Find out moreTalking transport: turning possibility into action across South Coast Victoria
The Talking Transport initiative has been delivered in April 2026 across four locations in South Coast Victoria – Hamilton, Portland, Warrnambool and Colac – bringing together communities, employers, service providers and stakeholders as part of the South Coast Victoria Workforce Australia Local Jobs initiative. Facilitated in partnership with Kelly Mason...
Find out moreSpotlight on the South Coast: Careers in Caring
The Spotlight on the South Coast: Careers in Caring initiative began with a storytelling workshop led by Robert Moorman of Hunting With Pixels, bringing together local organisations and individuals to uncover the everyday heroes of our region. Through these connections, we met people working, thriving, and deeply committed to care...
Find out moreCareers in Caring video series: Tamara’s story (nursing)
We bring career pathways to life by sharing powerful, local stories. Our Careers in Caring video series features five short films celebrating everyday people across South Coast Victoria who are making a meaningful impact in care roles. From young people to career changers and mature age workers, these stories show...
Find out moreCareers in Caring video series: Barry’s story (disability support work)
We shine a light on meaningful career pathways by sharing real, local stories. Barry’s journey reminds us that caring careers are often a natural fit for people driven by empathy, values, and a desire to make a difference. This story speaks to career changers, natural carers, and anyone feeling called...
Find out moreInspiring regional career pathways through collaboration
A shared priority across towns and LGAs in our region is ensuring young people clearly understand the breadth of opportunities available locally. Supporting young people to stay, return, and build their careers in the region is critical to sustaining our workforce, strengthening communities, and securing long term regional growth. In...
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