A total of 40 aged care pilot workers who initially graduated from institutions on caregiving and individual support were farewelled by the Permanent Secretary for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Mr Osea Cawaru during the closing of the Pre-Departure Briefing (PDB) today (26/08/2022).
In collaboration with APTC, these workers have completed the course duration of 4 months to 1 year and were chosen to ‘pilot’ through their upskilling of their qualifications/ training to meet the Australian standards.
“Upon arrival in Australia, you will undertake supervised work placements with your employer.”
“After completing your work placements, you will continue working for the same employer for up to 4 years under the Scheme based on good performance,” said Mr Cawaru.
“I know that you will learn and experience a lot whilst completing your learning in areas around the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.”
Utilise well all the learnings to their full potential in order to open doors for other women who wish to be part of the aged-care industry soon,” added PS Cawaru.
These selected pilot workers were visited by the Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Albanese in July this year were very impressed with the demonstrations conducted and applauded the work done by the institutions in preparing these workers for an employment opportunity in the Australian Aged-Care industry.
The Australian Government is expecting to expand in this industry and improve Australia’s labour mobility programmes which will result in more employment opportunities for Fijians as well as a boost for our economy.
The 40 aged care pilot workers are expected to leave our shore on Monday, the 29th of August, 2022.