Promoting diversity, innovation and service responsiveness in the NSW workforce, the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant subsidises the salary, development and support costs of Aboriginal employees in public service agencies and local government authorities.
Organisations applying for funding under the EDAEG must be registered, based in NSW and provide services within the State.
To be eligible, organisations must be a:
- NSW public service agency; or
- NSW local government authority operating under the Local Government Act 1993.
There are four Elements of the grant:
- Permanent (ongoing) Employment Element
- Temporary (Term Employment) Secondement Element
- School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship Element
- Post School Employment Element
