Delivered for the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Building on the success of Empowering & Enabling the Women of Western Sydney Program, the Return to Work Program is designed to equip Mature Aged CALD women in Western Sydney with the confidence, skills, and support to re-enter the workforce, with a focus on job opportunities opening soon at the Western Sydney International Airport

Impact at a Glance:

✅ 3 intensive 6 month programs tailored to Mature local CALD women
✅ 1,440 program registrations – 7x the expected number
✅ 19 Aviation Industry Partners
✅ 102 Female Industry Representatives directly involved in the program
✅ 50–76% of participantes applied for jobs.
✅ 100% of surveyed participants reporting improved confidence and job preparedness.

What We Deliver:

💼 Job Readiness Workshops – Skills and support to confidently re-enter the workforce
👩‍🏫 Career Mentoring and Community connections – Personalised Practical guidance and group support
🤝 Strong Industry collaboration- direct access to employers providing the opportunity for on-the-spot job recruitment, real job pathways, and authentic role models.

Jocelyn “This program has empowered me to keep going and strengthened me to go to the next level of success. Full support was given, especially in preparation for entering into the workforce again.”

This program is proof that when women are given the right support, they can be successful.