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Keeping up to date with current labour market information is very important
but it can also be quite difficult. The following Australian links provide
ready access to a range of information and resources that support work
experience activities. They include information about working with children,
occupational safety, police clearances and other more general but helpful
links.
Resources:
Legislation: The Human Rights and
Equal Opportunity Commission
The goal of HREOC is to foster greater understanding and protection
of human rights in Australia and to address the human rights concerns
of a broad range of individuals and groups. They are responsible for
administering the following Acts:
- Age Discrimination Act 2004
- Disability Discrimination Act 1992
- Racial Discrimination Act 1975
- Sex Discrimination Act 1984
- Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986
Legislation: Working
with Children
The Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 is part
of a suite of strategies to improve the protection of children in the
community. Under the legislation, people working with children in certain
types of employment or volunteer work must have a national criminal
record check.
Australian
(WA): Police Clearances
While the WA Police does not "clear" individuals for employment
and licence purposes, the police do provide, upon application and payment
of an associated fee, a National Police Certificate and a State Traffic
Certificate.
Australian:
WorkSafe Occupational Safety and Health
WorkSafe is responsible for the administration of work safety and
health laws. Their website is a key resource and contains free online
training. This is ideal for everyone considering industry work placements
and may also be used for industry induction programmes.
DEST
The Australian Federal Department of Education, Science and Training
is the primary driver of career development in Australia. The website
comprises many resources for employers and industry, parents, career
practitioners and students and school leavers and the community in general.
DEWR
The website of the Australian Federal Department of Employment and
Workplace Relations comprises a broad range of information on job opportunities
including graduate programmes. Note: many graduate programmes are advertised
in the year before they commence.
Employment Directions
Network EDN
There are many EDN offices across Western Australia. They provide
a range of services related to work experience including insurance coverage.
Getaccess
Getaccess is designed to help users access key information. Whether
looking for work, planning a career or deciding on a training path,
being fully informed will help you get out of the starting gate on the
right foot!
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