Workforce Development, Training and Economic Participation Team
What we do
We deliver applied research that supports workforce development, training systems, and economic participation across Northern Australia, with a strong focus on remote and regional contexts.
Our work helps governments, industry, and communities make informed decisions by:
- Analysing and modelling workforce and training needs to align skills development with current and future labour demand
- Evaluating policies and programs designed to improve economic participation, particularly for Aboriginal people in remote regions
- Assessing the economic sustainability of towns and regions, including the long-term viability of local industries, services, and employment pathways
We combine rigorous research with place-based knowledge to ensure our insights are practical, culturally informed, and directly applicable to real-world challenges.
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Project websites
- Tiwi Forestry Workforce Plan 2026 - 2030 (TBA)
- Tiwi Forestry Seasonal Calendar (TBA)
NI acknowledges the Larrakia Nation (Saltwater People), the Traditional Custodians of the region where our NI Research Support Service is located and their continuing governance and care for Country and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and elders past and present. We stand with Indigenous struggles for social justice, empowerment and equity in Australia and globally.
⚠️ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website, linked publications and content may contain images, voices and names of people who have died.