The Barranggirra Program is delivered by Souths Cares in partnership with Training Services NSW and supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander learners, apprentices and trainees through providing holistic mentoring support.

The program’s objectives are to:

• Increase access, retention and completion of vocational education and training for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
• Develop training and employment aspirations and support participants' career pathways.
• Improve post-training outcomes.
• Increase placement in meaningful and sustainable employment.
• Work collaboratively with industry partners and vocational training providers to develop training courses and employment pathways in key industries.
• Work collaboratively with employers in supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander apprentices and trainees.
• Souths Cares supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander apprentices, trainees throughout all of metropolitan Sydney.

For more information, please contact Lowana Longbottom, Barranggirra Program Manager on [email protected] or 0432 268 430.