Eligibility

Eligibility

To be eligible for Transition to Work support, you must be;

• aged 15 – 24 years old,
• looking for work or wanting to explore training options,
• living in the Maitland, Cessnock or Kurri Kurri Local Government Areas,
• currently unemployed and not studying (left school),
• hold an Australian citizen or the holder of a permanent visa, or
• hold a New Zealand Special Category Visa, or Nominated Visa (including Temporary Protection Visa or Safe Haven Visa).

Eligibility will also depend on a young person’s circumstances, including whether the young person has;

• been awarded a Year 12 certificate or Certificate III,
• has been employed within the last six months,
• receives an income support payment such as Youth Allowance,
• is currently participating in another employment service, including jobactive.

For more information about eligibility, visit https://www.jobs.gov.au/transition-work