Support available for Whyalla workers, apprentices and businesses

The South Australian Government is partnering with local support organisations to assist those who have experienced job loss, interruption to training, or business challenges associated with the reduced capacity of Whyalla’s steelworks.

Delivered by RDA Eyre Peninsula (RDAEP) in partnership with Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance (RESA), the Career Transition Service aims to equip participants with a tailored career plan, which may include referrals to free accredited training.

This training, subsidised by the South Australian Government for contractors and workers impacted by the current downturn in Whyalla’s steelmaking, includes access to opportunities such as:

• Fee Free TAFE and other vocational education and training (VET) courses available on the Subsidised Training List
• Recognition of Prior Learning
• Accredited occupational tickets and high-risk licences (e.g. forklift, whitecard, first aid, confined space, elevated work platform)

Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) has also been providing support to employers and apprentices impacted. We can offer mentoring, personal support services and career advice. We also advise employers and apprentices around financial incentives available.

Businesses and apprentices or trainees can contact our ASA team with any inquiries.