New projects for Peninsula

Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd has announced two new Work for the Dole projects on the Peninsula.

The two projects include several places with the Central Coast Environment Network at Umina, Ettalong and Pearl Beach, as well as with Community Success in Woy Woy.

Workers from Community Success will get to experience a range of roles including administration, web design, garden maintenance, child care and aged care.

"These new Work for the Dole projects offer unemployed people the opportunity to broaden their work experience and update their resumes to boost their job hunting prospects," Mr Lloyd said.

"Work for the Dole projects are benefiting those directly involved as well as their local communities" Mr Lloyd said.

"Lifting their self-esteem as well as changing how the community views the unemployed is an important step towards the ultimate goal of getting back to work."

"Participants benefit from improved job prospects, increased confidence, self-respect and motivation, the ability to develop team-work and communication/social skills and the opportunity to gain references and certificates."

Press release, April 13 Jim Lloyd, Federal Member for Robertson