Funding is provided over a three year period to NSW government departments interested in participating in the program. Departments that are successful in their applications for funding will enter into a Funding Agreement with the Department of Education and Training. This program aims to provide employment and career development opportunities for Aboriginal people in the areas that they live. Councils will also benefit from the program in that they will gain staff that can assist the Council to increase its effectiveness in terms of Aboriginal community service provision. The career development component consists of a career path management plan that is developed by the participant with the assistance of the Council.
Funding is provided over a three year period to councils interested in participating in the program.
Councils that are successful in their applications will enter into a Funding Agreement with the Department of Education and Training. Funding is provided on an annual basis to community organisations to employ an NCAP Officer. The AEDO Program has two main aims. Funding is provided on an annual basis to community organisations to employ an AEDO Officer. The role of the AEDO Officer is to provide advice and support to clients who are interested in starting their own business, and to clients who already operate a business.