Disability Employment – Tourism Local Navigators Pilot

Overview

The Australian Government is inviting applications in an open process to deliver Tourism Local Navigator services under the Disability Employment – Tourism Local Navigators Pilot in eligible locations from 1 July 2023 to 1 June 2024.   The objectives of the grant opportunity are to help small and medium sized (SME) tourism businesses address barriers they have previously identified in recruiting, retaining and progressing employees and jobseekers with disability including: lack of time or capability to recruit people with disability confusion on how or where to seek support preferential use of local networks to source employees. The outcomes of the Pilot will include: building tourism SME’s capability, disability confidence and workplace accessibility through industry tailored approaches and resources  reforming workplace culture and employment practices  connecting tourism businesses to existing disability resources, supports and specialist information sustainable job creation for people with a disability looking to participate in the labour market through workplace preparedness and targeted on the job training and supports.