Training

Training Services NSW has created the Aboriginal Initiatives unit to manage a number of programs. These programs focus on providing workplace mentoring, improving access to employment and training and creating business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in leadership and management, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters.

This qualification is suitable for individuals working as board members, contact officers and senior staff within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. It also applies to public servants working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards of governance.

IBA offers an online learning course to assist Indigenous entrepreneurs to progress their ideas for business at their own pace. All the materials are provided via IBA’s online Learning Place platform, so participants can easily access them from anywhere with internet access.

This qualification is suited to those working as administrators and project officers. In this role, individuals use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. 

Need help on managing your business, or want to get training? There are a number of free and low-cost webinars, events and online training packages available to help you.

Various federal and state government agencies and departments run training for small businesses. These are run by professionals working in the relevant fields. These workshops and webinars cover topics related to tax, record keeping and advertising.

CIT provides a range of training courses at various levels covering a wide range of topics including:

• Business and management
• Conservation and land management
• Community service

The Yurauna Centre is a dedicated Indigenous student support centre at CIT.

This qualification reflects the varied roles of individuals across different industry sectors who apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgment and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

From music and film, to Aboriginal languages and cultures - our courses are taught in small, friendly groups with personalised support.

TAFE NSW recognises the importance of identity, knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal cultures, and languages - all of which can enhance the lives and career opportunities of all Australians.

Gain practical skills for the business sector and beyond with a Certificate IV in Business. You’ll learn to effectively manage the office administration aspects of a business, and gain a focused understanding of today’s business world.

This qualification is suitable for individuals working as board members, contact officers and senior staff within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. It also applies to public servants working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards of governance.

This qualification allows for the attainment of occupational specific competencies for those working in operational roles without supervision in the public sector. Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement, and limited responsibility with established parameters.

Jobs Victoria – through the Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) – has provided funding to VCOSS and the Future Social Services Institute (FSSI) to deliver the Community Traineeship Pilot Program to young Victorian job seekers, to address youth unemployment and increased workforce demand in the community services industry.

This qualification applies to a range of administrative roles in varied contexts. Individuals in these positions use some discretion and judgement and may provide technical advice and support to a team.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base in international business management and demonstrate a range of managerial skills to ensure that international business activities are conducted effectively in an organisation or business area. 

IBA serves, partners and invests with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to enhance their business skills

The IMW and its strategic partners are dedicated to the development and advancement of culturally appropriate and inclusive geospatial technologies for Indigenous leadership, agencies, and communities to support Indigenous rights and interests.  

IBA offers an online learning course to assist Indigenous entrepreneurs to progress their ideas for business at their own pace. All the materials are provided via IBA’s online Learning Place platform, so participants can easily access them from anywhere with internet access.

If you want to become more efficient and organised at work using Microsoft Word and Excel, TAFE Queensland have a course for this. Microsoft Office Bundle: Intermediate is designed to assist you in improving your expertise and developing your skills further by mastering the tools and features in the Microsoft Office programs.

The Melbourne Business School is offering a course designed for Indigenous entrepreneurs and professionals.