Edition 76, March 2010

Help available for workers affected by insulation changes

The Federal Government will provide $10 million for 2000 structural adjustment places in the Productivity Places Program for insulation workers affected by changes to the Home Insulation Program.

These are training places available to re-train insulation workers for new jobs and are on top of the 4000 places announced last year to help workers transition from the insulation industry - 2000 places in the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program and 2000 Apprenticeship Access places.

Any worker who loses their job will have immediate access to assistance under the Government's Compact for Retrenched Workers.

When a displaced insulation worker registers with a Jobs Services Australia provider, they will get immediate access to high level support - through Stream 2 or above.

This guarantees them access to retraining support and help in developing a tailored Employment Pathway Plan to find another job as quickly as possible.

Displaced insulation workers can ring 132 850 to find out more about the government support available.

Business owners can phone 1800 029 686 for more information.

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