In mid 2008 the Network underwent a name change from the Employment and Skills Formation Network to the Employment and Workforce Development Network to capture a shift in focus within the South Australia Works in the Regions Program. Disadvantaged groups will remain a core focus of the Program but with better linkages with industry and employer groups.

The Network is instrumental in planning the region's skills and training needs. The Network is focussed upon developing and implementing strategies and associated actions, forging partnerships and understanding grant opportunities. Participation on the Adelaide Hills Employment and Workforce Development Network is open to all members of the community who have a commitment to advancing local employment, skills formation and workforce development issues in the Adelaide Hills Region.

Network Membership

The Network currently has representation from:

• School and Beyond
• Futures Connect
• TafeSA - Mt Barker Campus
• DOME - Don't Overlook Mature Age Expertise
• Centrelink Mt Barker
• District Council of Mount Barker
• Adelaide Hills Council
• Disability Works Australia
• Finding Workable Solutions
• Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
• Employ SA
• Hills Volunteering
• Adelaide Hills Career Development Centre
• Employment Options
• Lutheran Community Care
• Adelaide Hills Vocational College
• Mount Barker High School
• Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology
• Adelaide Hills Regional Development
• Flinders University Regional Partnerships
• Adelaide Hills Community Health Service
• Andrew H West & Associates

However, you don’t have to be a member of the Network to contribute to employment, skills formation and workforce development in the Adelaide Hills region. Please contact Belinda Croser or Johanna Milbank on 8391 1374 to discuss your issues and ideas.

Network Meeting Schedule 2009

The Network meets bi-monthly and coordinates an annual planning process and a 3 year strategic planning process.

The Network will be meeting between 10am-12pm at the Offices of AHRD (unless otherwise advised) on the following dates:

• 27 January 2009
• 17 February 2009, Strategic & Action Planning Day, Carlton Club
• 7 April 2009, Review and Refinement of Strategic Plan
• 23 June 2009
• 15 September 2009
• 1 December 2009, Christmas Meeting

Please phone Johanna Milbank on 8391 1374 or email bcroser@adelaidehills.com.au if you would like to attend.

Click here to read the 06-08 AH ESF Network Guidelines.

Click here to read the current Strategic & Action Plans.