About
Funded through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work, Work Skills Traineeship Program, Café One is a Mission Australia initiative supporting disadvantaged jobseekers in Townsville to gain a Certificate I in Hospitality while developing practical skills in a real café environment. The program provides a safe and supportive setting for people experiencing barriers to employment, including long-term unemployment, homelessness and disengagement from education. Participants gain hospitality experience while building confidence, communication, teamwork and customer service skills. Through accredited training and workplace experience, Café One helps participants move into employment, further training and traineeships.
Who we assist
Café One participants must be Queensland residents aged 15 years and over who are no longer attending school and are experiencing barriers to employment. This includes people facing long-term unemployment, educational disengagement, housing instability, disability, or other social and economic disadvantage. The program prioritises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other disadvantaged jobseekers seeking training and employment opportunities. Eligible participants include Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens residing in Queensland, humanitarian entrants, eligible temporary residents on a pathway to permanent residency, and Bridging Visa A, B, C or E holders who meet program requirements.
Eligibility criteria
Queensland resident.
15 years of age or older.
No longer attending school.
Be experiencing barriers to employment and require support to develop skills, confidence, and work readiness.
Identify as a disadvantaged jobseeker, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and/or person living with disability.
Hold one of the following residency statuses:
Australian Citizen.
Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Entrants).
New Zealand Citizen permanently residing in Queensland.
Temporary Resident with the appropriate visa and work rights and on a pathway to permanent residency.
Bridging Visa A, B, C, or E holder who meets program eligibility requirements.
Be willing and able to participate in accredited training.