Local Connections to Work

Local Connections to Work (LCTW) is an innovative approach to service delivery which provides tailored assistance catering to the specific needs of people who are long-term unemployed, disadvantaged youth, and their families.

Local Connections to Work (LCTW) is an innovative approach to helping the long-term unemployed and disadvantaged youth back into work.

Based on the successful New Zealand 'Community Links' model, it aims to bring a range of services under one roof for job seekers to access more conveniently, helping them break down their barriers to work.

LCTW offers a range of services from Centrelink and Medicare Service Centres, and may include:

• Commonwealth, state and local government services
• Job Services Australia Providers
• Disability Employment Services
• housing and homelessness
• health including drug and alcohol counselling
• mental health services
• financial counselling
• legal and advocacy
• youth services
• carer support, and
• education and training options.

LCTW helps those that need a little extra support in finding a job. Through joint interviews with service providers and links into the local community, LCTW has helped hundreds achieve their job-search goals.