The results are in! Of the more than 110 surveys completed by interested community members in the South East Region, the following details were captured:
Work Status
Looking for work: 34
Not looking for work: 69 – of those some are retired, full-time carers or studying.
Didn’t answer: 11
Stand out theme
A common theme was the need to support alternative work models for professionals and to foster creative means of employment.
Barriers
Similar to the Derwent Valley, travel and transport were identified as barriers across the whole region, specifically in terms of accessing regional job opportunities as well as commuting to Hobart.
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Results of the West Coast Region Jobs Consultation
A stand out theme across the whole region was the opportunity to access vacant buildings across the community for various developments and initiatives.
Results of the Break O’Day Region Jobs Consultation
A common theme was the need to find sustainable industries for the winter months and to have training opportunities with local job outcomes attached.
Results of the Derwent Valley Jobs Survey
A common theme that arose was the need to support the next generation to succeed and prosper in the Derwent Valley.
South East Region Jobs Survey: We Need Your Local Knowledge
We want to help you build a community with strong employment opportunities, to do that we need your input because local people know the south east region best.
Jobs Action: Valuing the People of Tasmania’s West Coast
We have no doubt the people of the West Coast have ideas with the potential to enhance the resilience and vitality of their region and its communities.
Addressing Inequality through Community Capacity Building
By connecting with these communities, facilitating conversations and sharing in the decision-making, we are working together to reduce employment inequality and disadvantage in our State.
The Co-Design Method & CIIP
The co-design model is designed to engage and involve communities during the development and decision making process and this sits at the heart of this Project.
Emerging Voices & CIIP: Empowering Local Change Makers
Emerging Voices helps each and every one of us realise the power of our voice in our community and how we as individuals can shape Tasmania.