Inclusive Futures Initiative
Empowering JobSeekers for Open Employment, Independence, and Community Participation
The ACDCForYou Inclusive Futures Internship is a comprehensive, person-centred 12-month open employment program designed specifically for job-seeking employees.
This internship is ideal for those who want to build skills, gain formal study, and achieve meaningful employment outcomes.
The program is accessible in metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote locations across VIC, NSW, QLD, ACT, SA, and TAS, ensuring employees can benefit wherever they live.
Graduates can apply for permanent positions resourced through ACCDCForYou’s employment partners in various roles such as administration, design & marketing, payroll & accounts, database management, employee experience, and intake & referrals.
Program Overview
Duration: 12 months, 8 hours (paid internship).
Support: Every employee is allocated an Employment Coach, providing tailored support at 1:1, 1:2, or 1:4 ratios.
Delivery: Virtual, supporting metro, regional, rural, and remote areas throughout VIC, NSW, QLD, ACT, SA, and TAS.
Volunteering: Interns are encouraged to volunteer within their local community for a minimum of 2 hours each week.
Assessment: Course assessments are delivered verbally to remove barriers and ensure accessibility for all employees. Verbal assessments can also be delivered through technology platforms, enabling inclusive and flexible learning regardless of location or ability.
Qualification: Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) in partnership with Apprenticeships Australia, RTO’s is supported by government skilled funding at no cost to the trainee. This is included for interns to learn about the lived experience sector, embrace its values, and develop practical skills to empower them to work compassionately with vulnerable people (Please note this is not a support worker role).
Qualifications completed through free TAFE fully supported by our employment coaches
•CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
•CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
•HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
•CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
•CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
•CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
•CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
•BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Administration) Duration: 12 months 8 hours pw (paid internship)
Skill Development for Employment and Life
Personal goal setting and action planning ensure every employees journey is meaningful and tailored to their aspirations.
Functional literacy and numeracy support addresses individual learning needs and builds foundational skills.
Job readiness training includes resume writing, interview preparation, workplace etiquette, and understanding of workplace rights and responsibilities.
Employment Streams: Employees elect their preferred stream-Employment Coach, Marketing & Design, Accounts & Payroll, Administration, Database Management, or Employee Onboarding-ensuring skill development is relevant and engaging.
Why Choose ACDCForYou?
Paid, Flexible Internship: 8 hours per week, superannuation, and paid leave.
Mentorship and Peer Support: Ongoing guidance from experienced Employment Coaches.
Barrier-Free Assessments: Verbal delivery of course assessments, including via technology platforms, removes barriers and makes learning accessible for all employees.
Evidence-Based Practice: Every activity is documented, reviewed, and reported to ensure measurable progress toward plan goals.
Accessible Delivery: Available in metro, regional, rural, and remote communities across VIC, NSW, QLD, ACT, SA, and TAS, with virtual and in-person options.