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Since 2000, we have kick-started the careers of over 3,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees.

“TO SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE”
From the Djab Wurrung people
of Victoria.

The Warumilang Program is our dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program to assist First Nations peoples with tailored employment and training pathways that aim to provide opportunities for First Nations peoples to thrive and be successful.

It is our vision that through strong partnerships, Warumilang can continue to provide progressive opportunities across a range of industries to support First Nations peoples starting their careers with dynamic skills, qualifications, and experience.

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• RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2023-25

  OUR VISION FOR RECONCILIATION
  

• TRAINEESHIPS

  Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander high school student or recent school leaver aged between 15 and 21?  An AFL SportsReady traineeship may be the opportunity you’re looking for to start your education, employment or training career!

  We offer the following types of traineeships:

  VIEW MORE ABOUT TRAINEESHIPS

  • Full-time: 12-month placement in an organisation
  • Part-time: 2-year placement in an organisation

  VIEW MORE SCHOOL-BASED TRAINEESHIPS

  • School-based: 2-year placement in an organisation working approximately one day a week (depending on your state requirement) whilst completing senior school

  VIEW CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

• CADETSHIPS

  Are you an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university student studying full-time and looking for an opportunity to gain industry experience in your study field? The First Nations Cadetship program may be the opportunity for you!

  FIND OUT MORE

First Nation Australians can face many challenges at the beginning and throughout their career journey. To help mitigate any difficulties, we provide all our First Nation trainees with a personal ‘support team’, which includes.

• AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST NATIONS MENTOR provides personal, cultural and career pathway support
• A DEDICATED FIELD OFFICER to assist with the work placement and ensure success
• AN EDUCATOR / TEACHER provides the education component of the traineeship

Our Trainees and partners are supported every step of the way, which creates a productive working environment.

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• Partnering with us

  Warumilang Program prides itself on creating strong relationships with First Nation’s young people and communities. Including our host organisations and embedding cultural competency and respect in all aspects of our work.

  Our team supports our partners in identifying meaningful employment opportunities. That can introduce employers to future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Trainees and support building their talent pipeline.

  Our services include:

  • Attracting First Nations applicants using culturally safe recruitment practices
  • Screening and matching First Nations candidates to the opportunity
  • Supporting and mentoring successful candidates in their employment journey.

  Through consultation with our business development team. Our team can tailor an employment model to support your organisation’s goals and provide an opportunity to our First Nations people.

  If you’d like to find out more about this program, please contact [email protected]

• Share your Story

  Thoughts on your Cadetship

  SHARE YOUR STORY

  Thoughts on your Traineeship

  SHARE YOUR STORY

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AFL SportsReady acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the original custodians of this land and pays its respects to all First Nations peoples. We acknowledge the spiritual, physical and cultural connection First Nations peoples have with country as the first people of the land.