2023-2024
Further to the below statistics, in 2021 we partnered with the Australian Social Value Bank to quantify the social benefit of Build Up Tassie. The outcomes measured included gaining full-time employment, casual employment, part-time hours, and job-readiness. According to their assessment, for every dollar invested in the program, $4.49 social benefit is achieved.
184
Expressions of Interest
54
Participants
270
Coaching sessions
81
Licences and qualifications obtained
104
Work experience placements
23
Employment outcomes
Impact in Action
Meet Sharindi
Build Up Tassie supports a diverse cohort of participants, each who have unique barriers to employment. Sharindi has kindly shared her experience with Build Up Tassie: “Before joining the Build Up Tassie program, I was doing odd jobs after completing…
Meet Mei
Mei has recently moved to Tasmania from Malaysia. Currently a full-time student, she was looking for further opportunities to gain…
Media Release – Building more homes and building the workforce of the future
The Rockliff Liberal Government is looking at innovative ways to increase the supply of social and affordable housing for vulnerable Tasmanians, while also building our skilled workforce.
Media Release – Build Up Tassie
The Rockliff Liberal Government is committed to creating training and employment opportunities that will help deliver new homes.
The Build Up Tassie Charity House
A home built in 2023 through donated and in-kind support, and sold to raise money to fund Build Up Tassie to improve employment and life outcomes for young Tasmanians.
Build Up Tassie – Iris’ Story
Iris Rimmer always wanted to be an electrician, and her graduation in December 2021 to an apprenticeship has turned her dream into reality.