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New Remote Jobs Program to replace CDP and changes to Mutual Obligation Requirements

12 May 2021
Jobs, Land and Economy
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A new remote jobs program commencing in 2023 will replace the Community Development Program (CDP).

A new remote jobs program commencing in 2023 will replace the Community Development Program (CDP).

The new program will be developed in partnership with Indigenous communities and will complement the New Employment Service Model being rolled out in 2022.

The NIAA will commence piloting a new remote jobs program in a number of location by the end of 2021, following a co-design progress.

In the interim, there will be changes to Mutual Obligation Requirements for all CDP job seekers, starting from 12 May 2021.

From 12 May 2021, job seekers will be able to participate in activities on a voluntary basis, but will continue to have some compulsory requirements, such as attending appointments with service providers or looking for work.

Find out more

For more information about the new remote jobs program and for details on the changes to Mutual Obligation Requirements see the NIAA website.