Be part of the generation for change

Eliminating Disparity in Our Generation

May 2011

Be part of the generation for change

50,000 Jobs campaign Employer-driven initiative

220 employers signed up 32,000+ jobs committed so far Average of 400+ jobs on Jobs Board

www.fiftythousandjobs.com.au

Be part of the generation for change

Bring all Australians together to end the disparity between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians in one generation - our generation.

By highlighting and supporting the pathway to employment – education, training and mentoring.

•Education - that builds a foundation for life•Training – specific for a guaranteed job•Employment – that is sustainable and empowers the individual•Mentoring – that supports this pathway

In a way that shifts attitudes, giving all Australians a chance to make a difference

Be part of the generation for change

IN JUST 24 HOURS GenerationOne…..

Reached an audience of 6 million people across Australia

Had 2 million hits to the website

91% positive impact on twitter

12,000 new supporters joined

Questions were asked in Parliament

National and International media coverage

Be part of the generation for change

Be part of the generation for change

Be part of the generation for change

How can YOU help?

• Sign-up over 112,000 people have already signed up

• Have 10 of your friends/colleagues sign up

• Covenant a job – through the AEC

• Volunteer to help an indigenous organisation

• Mentor an indigenous person

• Offer to be a work place buddy

• Inform yourself about our first Australians, the disparity and the movement for change