About Green Corps and Job Futures

Green Corps is an Australian Government initiative for young people and the environment. The programme allows young people to be part of projects across Australia that improve our natural environment and heritage.

Green Corps participants gain improved career and employment prospects through accredited training, structured work activities and work experience.

Job Futures has been delivering Green Corps since 2002. We are a national network of not-for-profit organisations that runs Green Corps projects with partner agencies in NSW, ACT, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Through these partnerships, we make a positive difference to the local environment, the community, and the lives of the young people who work on the project.

Overview

Job Futures, through its members organisations, works with partner agencies to develop and run Green Corps projects throughout NSW, ACT, Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Projects run for six months with 10 participants working with a Team Leader. These projects make a difference to the environment, the participants, and the local community.

Projects are community based, with at least 75% located in regional and remote areas.

Projects are diverse, innovative and a critical part of caring for our environment. They include activities such as:

• Walking track construction
• Tree planting
• Seed collecting
• Weeding and fencing
• Habitat protection and restoration
• Restoration activities for cultural heritage
• Land, water and wildlife surveys
• Eco-tourism development
• Assistance with school programmes and community events
• Preservation of traditional Indigenous culture, skills and stories