New package to support redundant workers from BlueScope Steel
Date published :
23
August
2011
In response to BlueScope Steel's decision to reduce its
operations, the Australian Government has announced an assistance
package to support BlueScope workers made redundant in Illawarra,
New South Wales and the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.
Former BlueScope Steel employees made redundant will be able to
receive immediate access to employment services with a provider of
their choice: They:
- are able to directly register with a Job Services Australia
(JSA) provider;
- can contact Centrelink who will assess their eligibility for
income support;
- need to bring a letter or other evidence of redundancy from
BlueScope Steel with them;
- must register with an employment services provider within six
months of the date of their redundancy;
- are eligible for Stream 3 or higher services depending on their
individual circumstances;
- attract a $2,880 Employment Pathway Fund credit (the Standard
Stream 3 credit of $1,100 with an additional $1,780) which their
JSA provider can use to purchase assistance and services relevant
to their individual needs that will help them find employment;
and
- may be eligible for Disability Employment Services if they have
a disability or mental health condition.
This assistance is available for workers who were made redundant
from eligible BlueScope Steel sites on or after 22 August
2011.
For more information, please visit the Job Loss and Labour
Adjustment the ECSN Provider Portal, Stream Services Program
Information, Job Loss & Labour Adjustment Packages, BlueScope
Steel Labour Adjustment Program
https://ecsn.gov.au/sites/SecureSitePortal/Stream%20Services/ProgramInformation/JobLossLabourAdjustmentPackages/Pages/default.aspx#bluescope;
and the below link to the Government's media release.
http://minister.innovation.gov.au/Carr/MediaReleases/Pages/GILLARDGOVERNMENTTOSUPPORTWORKERSANDSTEELCOMMUNITIES.aspx
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