The newly formed Queensland Care Consortium (QCC) has announced it has funding available to support the development of the health and community services workforce.
The Consortium said its aim was to develop and deliver practical workforce solutions driven by the industry and for the industry.
It said it was a partnership between Jobs Queensland, CheckUP Australia, the Community Services Industry Alliance, Queensland Council of Social Services and The Services Union.
Officially launching the QCC, the Minister for Employment and Small Business, Di Farmer said it would help address key workforce issues in the health and community services sectors, including the growing demand for workers in human services and the need to attract and retain a skilled workforce.
“Linked to the Good people, Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy, this is the first time funding of this kind has been made available to the health and community services sectors to create and implement sector-led workforce development,” Ms Farmer said.
“Queensland’s Workforce Strategy will drive us towards opportunities with a clear vision — a strong and diverse workforce ready to seize today’s jobs and adapt to future opportunities.”
Chair of the Jobs Queensland Board, Donna Bonney said it was projected that by 2024-25 the health and community services sectors would employ more than 440,800 people.
“The challenge now, for almost all employers, is attracting, developing and retaining a skilled workforce in a tight labour market,” Ms Bonney said.
“The QCC will support these sectors to plan, develop and deliver practical workforce solutions driven by industry, for industry.”
Round one funding applications are open until 24 March with successful applicants advised from late April.
More information about the Queensland Care Consortium and project funding can be found at this PS News link.
