The Brolga Project aims to address skills shortages in rural and regional Australia by connecting university students seeking work experience with local businesses. It allows students to complete paid or unpaid placements lasting 1-4 weeks or 1-4 months, benefiting both parties by giving students experience and potential job opportunities while providing businesses with short-term help and a way to recruit new employees. Placements cover a wide range of fields and can help stimulate regional communities and economies.

1. ‘ The Brolga Project’ Building Regional Opportunities, Leveraging from Graduates in Australia ®

2. The initiative… By identifying students needing work experience, and regional businesses 1 looking for staff, The Brolga Project links the two together in a dynamic initiative. There’s a huge skills shortage in rural and regional Australia. University students often have to do work experience as part of their study. 1. The term ‘business’ in this instance means commercial enterprises, government departments , non-profit organisations and development bodies.