High demand for Indigenous job scheme

An Indigenous employment scheme is likely to be overhauled because of an increase in demand from employers.

An Indigenous employment scheme is likely to be overhauled because of an increase in demand from employers.

 

Federal Minister for Indigenous Employment Julie Collins says the Indigenous Employment Program has helped more than 105 thousand people into jobs since 2009 .

 

Ms Collins says its success has resulted in a surge in applications from employers wanting to take part.

 

She's told Greg Dyett the government is considering a number of changes to try to get more people in to secure employment.