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TO DETERMINE THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF THE SERVICE
NETWORK AVAILABLE FOR UNEMPLOYED YOUTH IN THE SHIRE;
 TO EVALUATE THE ATTITUDES OF YOUTH TO UNEMPLOYMENT,
HEALTH, EQUITY, JOB NETWORK PROVIDERS, WORK FOR THE DOLE,
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPLOYMENT INITIAITVES; AND
TO IDENTIFY INITIATIVES FOR JOB CREATION.
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1.
An appraisal of the Socio-Economic characteristics of the
Caboolture Region, with particular reference to employment
trends and the potential for job creation.
2.
A profile of unemployed youth and their awareness and
utilisation of the government and community services
available to them.
3.
An assessment of the types of services available for
unemployed youth in the Caboolture Region, including Job
Network.
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Job
Creation
Economic
Profile
Identify
Identify
Initiatives
Initiatives
Youth’s
Concerns
Formulate
Planning
Level
Support
of
Services
Co-ordination
Support
Services
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 A major proportion of the labour force in the Shire is
aged between 15 and 39 years (53.5%), which is
slightly more than that in the Australian structure
(52.5%)
 The 15 to 24 year age group in the Shire represents
29% of the total workforce, 3% higher than the
Australian workforce.
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Employment by Industry Sector (% )
Com.Serv.
Agriculture
Manufact.
Public Adm.
Construct.
Finance
Transport
Ret/W'sale
FIGURE 6. EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY SECTOR – CABOOLTURE SHIRE. – CBEC SURVEY, 1997.
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OF THE 263 YOUTHS SURVEYED:
• 74% think Work for the Dole is a bad idea
• 88% think the Job Network is confusing
• 94% have used Centrelink Touch Screens in the past 2 weeks
• 0% have approached employers direct
•0% have approached private employment agencies
• 59% state that they are in poor health because they are unemployed
• 82% have visited the doctor’s at least once a fortnight
• 38% have never had a job
• 46% would like to be kept informed on the Survey’s progress
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