Daniel Mulino (Fraser, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would like to acknowledge the winners of the We Are Brimbank Awards Employment & Enterprise Award, which recognises outstanding contributions to the prosperity of the communities in my electorate.

I'm delighted that the winner is Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services, which does wonderful work with so many people throughout my electorate. The award was accepted by Trish Heffernan and Steve O'Byrne in acknowledgement of everything that Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services has accomplished since 2007. Over that time, Djerriwarrh has been working in partnership with Western Health to create stronger pathways to employment. This project has two purposes: to create sustainable, ongoing employment opportunities for local job seekers and to provide work-ready applicants for roles in health services assistance at Western Health.

Djerriwarrh offers the certificate II in Community Services (Preparation for Health Services Assistance), which has been developed in collaboration with Western Health. The course includes an industry placement at one of Western Health's locations and it's a wonderful example of work-integrated learning in action, leading to positive, sustainable and enduring post-study employment. Students who successfully complete the certificate II are eligible to apply for a paid traineeship at Western Health, leading to a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance and ongoing employment. I acknowledge Djerriwarrh for their success and thank them for their contribution to the Brimbank and Fraser communities.