The Way Ahead for Aboriginal People
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The Way Ahead for Aboriginal People provides mentoring services for Aboriginal apprentices and trainees who need additional support in the workplace. Mentors are chosen because of their experience and acceptance within Aboriginal communities. |
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The Mentor role
Aboriginal mentors:
- guide, counsel and support the aboriginal apprentice or trainee
- visit the work or training place if needed
- talk to employers, supervisors and trainers
- assist the aboriginal apprentice or trainee to access other forms of support
- maintain regular contact with the aboriginal apprentice or trainee until they are deemed to no longer need assistance.
Program information
- The Way Ahead for Aboriginal People guidelines [1MB pdf]
- The Way Ahead for Aboriginal People brochure [2MB pdf].
Contact your local State Training Services office Ph: 13 28 11 to arrange a mentor through The Way Ahead for Aboriginal People mentoring program.
Applying to become an Aboriginal Mentor
State Training Services, Aboriginal Services employ Aboriginal mentors on a casual basis to provide mentoring support to Aboriginal learners (apprentices/trainees). Please read the Way Ahead for Aboriginal People guidelines above, before completing an application form.
To apply to become an Aboriginal mentor you will need to complete the following forms:
- Mentor Application form [1.05MB pdf]
- Applicant Declaration and Consent form - Appendix 3 [627kB pdf]
- Bank Details form [522kB pdf]
- Working with Children Check, Appendix 5 - Proof of identity [189kB pdf]
Additionally, you will also need to provide:
- Proof of Identity (Documents signed and witnessed by a Justice of the Peace or equivalent person) – refer to DEC Proof of Identity [26kB]
- An up to date curriculum vitae (CV)
- Proof of Aboriginality
Further to this, you will need to have an understanding of the Department's Code of Conduct. [3.7MB pdf]
It is a condition of The Way Ahead for Aboriginal People mentoring program that mentors are an Aboriginal Person. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is, authorised by section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977.
It is an offence for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for this position. All mentor applications will be assessed by an assessment panel.
Completed applications need to be mailed to the following address:
Attention: Program Coordinator
State Training Services, Aboriginal Services
PO Box 1064
Dubbo NSW 2830
