On Common Country

23/04/2026

What a week we’ve had. Our extended ISEP team have literally been run off their feet across North Queensland. 🏃

We partnered with Radio 4K1G to help over 100 people prioritise their health and wellbeing as part of the LesssGo Running Challenge – many of whom tackled the 10k Run Army Australia 2026 event in Townsville on Sunday.

We supported Barista training in Ravenshoe, Dive Master in Cairns, Driving in Sarina, Training and Assessing in Townsville, Community Services in Mt Isa, and a Pre-employment Program in Charters Towers with Civil Safety - Safety and Training RTO #32381

With a network of dedicated ISEP Providers and RTOs we can support more people to gain valuable skills and accreditations, creating sustainable employment and career advancement opportunities. Great work everyone! 👣 🤩

National Indigenous Australians Agency
Arika Appleby - Radio host 107.1
Mike Carney Toyota
Equality Education

13/04/2026

On Common Country is now seeking Expressions of Interest from First Nations community members in Townsville who are passionate about supporting young people in education.

Our July 2026 intake offers the opportunity to become a Teacher Aide while completing a Certificate III in School-Based Education Support.

This program is a great pathway into meaningful work in schools, helping to support students, culture, and community.

What’s required?
• Hold a valid Blue Card (or be willing to get one)
• 1 day a week in the classroom at TAFE
• 1 day a week in a school placement
• A few hours a week of self-paced online learning

Who is it for?
• First Nations community members in Townsville
• Anyone looking to work in schools
• Parents & carers wanting to study during school hours
• Anyone ready for a career change into education

If you, or someone you know, might be interested, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to register your interest, please contact:
Jarryd Gertz
📞 0438 142 537
📧 [email protected]

01/04/2026

Something fun for the school holidays in Townsville 🪢

01/04/2026

Great work Regional Development Australia Townsville and NWQ

01/04/2026

Our new ISEP partner -niyleta is helping to deliver training to employment outcomes for First Nations people in the Sarina region.
We look forward to seeing lots of great outcomes in the months ahead. 🤩
National Indigenous Australians Agency

25/03/2026

Wow 🤩 Congratulations to our most recent graduates of our ISEP Learn to Drive Program in Townsville with Learn to Drive North Queensland funded by National Indigenous Australians Agency

A Drivers License enables more young people to join the workforce, retain their jobs, build confidence, independence, and career progression opportunities. 👣🛻🚗

16/03/2026

🤩- The Haulout Driver Training course is a four-day practical training to employment program designed to provide job seekers with the skills required to gain employment in the sugar industry thanks to Cane Growers Mackay and Skilling Queenslanders for Work.

Expressions of Interest now OPEN:

www.mackaycanegrowers.com.au/sugar-cane-haulout-training-course

CANEGROWERS

12/03/2026

Thanks to Michael Healy MP for catching up with our extended ISEP team at Civil Safety - Safety and Training RTO #32381 to learn more about ISEP funded by National Indigenous Australians Agency 👣👏

It was inspiring to meet Paulini and Gayle from Civil Safety - Safety and Training RTO #32381 and hear firsthand about the passion behind the Indigenous Skills to Employment Program (ISEP).

By building nationally recognised skills and safe workplaces, the program is opening real career pathways for First Nations people while strengthening industries with skilled, confident and job-ready workers.

03/03/2026

Yesterday we enjoyed a deadly morning tea thanks Kulur Trio in Townsville.

If you are looking for friendly and delicious catering for a meeting or private event do ask the team for a quote. 😍👣

03/03/2026

Expressions of Interest now open for 2027 Apprenticeships with Powerlink Queensland

https://jobs.powerlink.com.au/job/Bohle-Expressions-of-Interest-Townsville-Apprentice-Program-2027/1357567866/

Expressions of Interest - Townsville - Apprentice Program 2027

02/03/2026

Congratulations to all the participants and trainers at Civil Safety - Safety and Training RTO #32381 - it's great to see so many people being upskilled in our regional communities 👣🤩

Regional Development Australia Townsville and NWQ
National Indigenous Australians Agency

25/02/2026

It has been a great start to the year with our ISEP partners in Weipa.

Employees of Evolution Mining and Civil Pty Ltd have been hearing from qualified trade mentors about workplace resilience, balancing work, family, and personal commitments, and goal setting for the future.

Support via the ISEP program is providing accredited training, career progression, driving licenses, as well as increasing employment opportunities for the local community. 👣🚜

Congratulations to Evolution Mining and Civil for their dedication to local employment and upskilling staff for a stronger future. 💪🏿

National Indigenous Australians Agency