The Hunter

For residents to have the resources, opportunities and capabilities to participate fully in the life of our community.

Community Wellbeing

RDA Hunter recognises an enormous number of organisations, traditional landowners and people who are currently working across the area of social inclusion. 

The Aboriginal Employment Opportunities Program (AEOP) is an initiative of RDA – Hunter and has placed 211 local Aboriginal people in employment in some of the key skills shortage areas in this region including aged care, manufacturing, child care and retail sectors. An additional 197 Aboriginal people were successful in gaining training placements.

AEOP was established in September 2008 as a Federal and NSW Government pilot program to create sustainable employment pathways for Indigenous people of the region and will be completed on 30 June 2010 with results exceeding initial targets.