RISE Ventures, part of AKG, is pleased to announce that it has been successful in two regions to deliver the new Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) from 1 November 2025.
RISE Ventures will deliver the RAES in these regions with local partners:
- Kowanyama/Pompuraaw QLD – Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council
- Kowanyama/Pompuraaw QLD – Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council
- Wellesley Islands QLD – Mornington Shire Council
Executive General Manager – Communities, Christianna Cartwright comments:
“We are delighted to be building on our vital work in providing employment services to the Indigenous communities we serve. RISE Ventures has delivered the Community Development Program in Kowanyama and Pompuraaw for 12 years.
We are proud of our strong connections with the communities, local partnerships and successful training and employment outcomes for our clients. In delivering these services, we have a tremendous opportunity to transform the lives of our customers, and in turn their families and communities.
We look forward to expanding this impact through the RAES and delivering the program in communities within the Wellesley Islands region in partnership with Mornington Shire Council.”
As a joint venture partner of AKG, Australian-owned employment, health and wellbeing, education and community services provider, RISE Ventures will deliver RAES alongside Real Futures, Nyirrunggulung-RISE and RN Employment.
| Region | Partner |
| 32: Victoria River Region NT 33: Central Arnhem NT |
Nyirrunggulung-RISE |
| 26: Southeast Barkly NT
28: North Barkly NT |
RN Employment |
| 6: Gascoyne WA | Real Futures |
| 55: Kowanyama/Pompuraaw QLD | RISE Ventures with Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 55: Kowanyama/Pompuraaw QLD | RISE Ventures with Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 51: Wellesley Islands QLD | RISE Ventures with Mornington Shire Council |
From 31 October RISE Ventures will no longer be delivering the Community Development Program with the Kalano Association in the Katherine region, NT.
RISE Ventures wishes Kalano well in their future endeavours.
About Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES)
On 1 November, RAES will replace the Community Development Program (CDP).
The RAES will provide opportunities for job seekers who live and work across more than 2,600 communities in remote Australia and support around 40,000 job seekers to build their skills and address barriers to employment.
The new program, which has been designed in consultation with communities, will bring a new approach to supporting job seekers, employers and communities across remote Australia.
The program will focus on:
- Employment pathways – helping people in remote areas prepare for, secure and sustain meaningful work.
- Skills development – offering training and activities that build work readiness, confidence and capability.
- Community projects – creating opportunities for participants to contribute to initiatives that deliver lasting community benefits.
- Employer partnerships – working closely with local employers to connect them with job-ready talent.
The appointment to deliver the Remote Australia Employment Service is from 1 November 2025 to 30 June 2028.
