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Green Corps is an Australian Government youth development and environmental training programme for young people aged between 17 and 20 years. Green Corps provides young people with the opportunity to volunteer their time and effort to conserve, preserve and restore Australia’s natural environment and cultural heritage.

The aims of Green Corps are to:

  • provide high quality, genuine environmental outcomes, which aid in the conservation, protection and restoration of Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage
  • provide youth development opportunities for young Australians, including improved employment and educational outcomes
  • promote connections between young Australians and their communities.

Green Corps is administered by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) in consultation with the Department of the Environment and Water Resources (DEW). Green Corps is delivered for the Australian Government by five Green Corps Service Providers.

Since the programme began, more than 18,000 young Australians have joined Green Corps projects across Australia; more than 14 million trees have been planted; 8000 kilometres of fencing has been built; and more than 5000 kilometres of walking track has been constructed or maintained. Most Green Corps projects are located in regional or remote areas but there are also opportunities in metropolitan areas.

 

 

 

How do I join up?

If you are interested in joining a Green Corps project or finding out more about Green Corps, please contact your local Service Provider.

As a Green Corps participant you will be paid for participation. You will also receive a uniform, accredited training and fantastic work experience. You do not need to be unemployed or receive income support to participate in Green Corps.

Green Corps Participants

  • are paid an allowance by the Green Corps Service Provider on behalf of the Australian Government
  • are supervised by a trained team leader
  • receive accredited training
  • gain improved career and employment prospects
  • are part of a structured work experience while on the project
  • obtain assistance in preparing for employment

What sort of training do Green Corps Participants receive?

All Green Corps projects provide participants with training, including:

  • accredited training leading to a qualification at Certificate 1 level in a field related to the project activities (i.e. Conservation and Land Management; Horticulture or other related field)
  • on-the-project training designed to provide practical skills to complete project tasks
  • first aid training
  • occupational health and safety training
  • career counselling

Accredited training is provided by a training officer with qualifications recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

The participant allowance cannot be counted towards the income test for the Independent Rate of Youth Allowance.

 

 

Visit the Website at www.greencorps.gov.au

 

or phone the Brisbance office on 13 62 68

 

 

 

 

 

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