Project snapshot
Alignment with RDA strategy
- Population growth
- Health and wellbeing
- Skills
- Regional Jobs
- Economic development
Alignment with RDA strategy
- Population growth
- Health and wellbeing
- Skills
- Regional Jobs
- Economic development
Connecting work-ready graduates with local employers
StudyAdelaide and Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island, in partnership with City of Victor Harbor, District Council of Yankalilla, Alexandrina Council, and Workforce Australia’s Local Jobs Program, again coordinated a tour of the Southern Fleurieu to connect international students and graduates with local employers.
Held on Wednesday, 03 July 2024, the event was the largest to-date with 41 students and 19 employers registered to partake in the Health & Care Careers Tour and Industry Expo.
Finding solutions to regional workforce shortages
The StudyAdelaide tour aimed to introduce highly-qualified, work-ready graduates to prospective employers in the health care, allied health, and aged care sectors in our region. In helping facilitate these connections between qualified graduates and employers, we endeavour to address the significant shortage of professionals in these fields, driven by South Australia’s rapidly growing and ageing population.
“The team was excited to again be working with StudyAdelaide to facilitate the connection between prospective newcomers to the region and local employers.”
Steve Shotton, Director of Regional Development, RDA AHFKI
Showcasing the Fleurieu
The StudyAdelaide tour provided a full day of activities to showcase the lifestyle and employment opportunities on the Fleurieu. The aim is to provide students with an attractive and viable solution to living and working in the city.
On this tour, students kicked off the day at Signal Point, Goolwa, where they were greeted by Alexandrina Council Mayor, Keith Parkes. This was followed by a trip aboard the Cockle Train to Victor Harbor, giving students an opportunity to enjoy the scenic coastline while keeping watch for whales! Upon arrival, students made their way to the Granite Island causeway, where City of Victor Harbor Deputy Mayor, David Kemp, outlined the benefits of living and working in the region.
Engaging with Employers
Following a brief stop, students then boarded a bus for site visits to Victor Harbor Hospital or Resthaven, where they had a chance to explore career options relevant to their skills and career aspirations, and gain first-hand insights into the region’s healthcare landscape.
Attending site visits and meeting with organisations in the region gives students insights into the potential career pathways in the Fleurieu Peninsula as well as incredible networking opportunities.”
Jane Johnston, StudyAdelaide Chief Executive
The groups then reconvened back at the Victor Harbor Convention Centre where District Council of Yankalilla Mayor, Darryl Houston, addressed the room, expressing the importance of work life balance and the ease of achieving this in the regions.
The Industry Expo then kicked off, giving local employers the chance to engage directly with students and graduates. The room buzzed with conversation as employers and students discussed potential employment placements, with a number of employers keen to follow up with students they had spoken with.