Connecting you to Work in Central Queensland

Local support services


If you are searching for your next BIG opportunity, Work in Central Queensland is a great place to start and stay connected.

Whether you are looking to start your career, retrain after redundancy or just explore your possibilities, this free service provided by Capricorn Enterprise is waiting to open your world to new possibilities.

Locally, there are many support services that can help you get started, providing financial advice and support, job ready training and other assistance.

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Centrelink

Centrelink can help you in many ways. Not only do they deliver welfare and support services but they also provide a range of services that are designed to help you make decisions about education, training and employment.

Locations:

  • Rockhampton Service Centre, 190-194 Musgrave Street, North Rockhampton Q 4701
  • Gladstone Service Centre, 164-170 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Q 4680
  • Yeppoon Service Centre, 20 Arthur Street, Yeppoon Q 4703
  • Emerald Service Centre, 21 Egerton Street, Emerald Q 4720
  • Biloela Service Centre, 49 Grevillea Street, Biloela Q 4715
  • Phone 13 24 68
  • Phone 132 490 (Youth Allowance – under 22 years of age)
  • https://www.centrelink.gov.au

Jobactive

Funded by the Australian Government to connect job seekers with employers, Jobactive is delivered by a network of providers.

You can get help from a Jobactive provider to get and keep a job. They can tailor their services to your needs. They have a strong understanding of local labour markets and know where the jobs are, how to get you ready for work and how to match job seekers with employer needs.

Search Jobactive providers for your area - https://jobsearch.gov.au/serviceproviders

Disability Employment Services

Disability Employment Services (DES) is a Government service which helps people with disability find work and keep a job. They are experienced in supporting job seekers with disability and assisting businesses to support the employee in the workplace.

Visit the JobAccess website for more information or to find your local DES provider

Call JobAccess on 1800 464 800

Headspace

Headspace is a confidential and free service where young people between the ages of 12 and 25 can access a range of youth oriented health services and support. If you have general health needs, or are having a particularly hard time at the moment, then Headspace offers a place for you to get support.

To find a local centre: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/

For more information and resources covering a wide range of issues and topics: https://headspace.org.au/

For free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12-25 and their families and friends, based in Australia and going through a tough time: https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/

If you need to speak to someone urgently, please call:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800