Participant FAQs

General

Yes, Ganbina was co-founded by a Gooreng Gooreng man Adrian Appo and is still led by a majority Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team.  All of our Shepparton Head Office staff are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and many belong to local mobs and have grown up in community.

About the program

We are here to support you to fulfil your goals in education, employment and training. We offer the distinct program Jobs4U2.

We also offer help with a series of life skills such as helping you learn how to drive, make sure you have essential identification (I.D) documents and offer opportunities to develop your cultural connection to Country.

Eligibility

Yes. You need to either live in the Goulburn Valley region or be from the Goulburn Valley. We are able to continue to supporting you up to the age of 25 if you move outside of this area for education, training or work.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth aged 5-25 are able to register for Jobs4U2.

No. This program is only for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.

Yes. In order to access Ganbina’s services, you must be enrolled in mainstream primary or secondary education. We also have expectations around school attendance in order for you to gain access to the program.

Registration

Registrations for Jobs4U2 open once a year. The registration period opens towards the end of January/early February and closes in June of that year.

Yes. Even if you have previously registered for Jobs4U2, you are required to register each year.

Register for our program

You can register for Jobs4U2 online, whether you have been registered in the past or are new to Ganbina.