Barranggirra

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Barranggirra is funded by the NSW Government and provides end-to-end support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners through culturally appropriate mentoring to ensure successful retention and completion of training and improved post-training employment outcomes.

Barranggirra achieves the following objectives for Aboriginal people:

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Barranggirra achieves the following objectives for employers:

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Our Service Area

Ungooroo delivers support through the Barranggirra program in various locations throughout the Hunter, Mid North Coast and North Coast regions. The team can provide support in areas including Newcastle, Singleton, Muswellbrook, Taree, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Ballina and Lismore.

We offer tailored face to face mentoring support for learners in Registered Training Organisations, Group Training Organisations and employer locations. Virtual or online support may also be provided given our learners needs.

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Am I Eligible?

Aboriginal learners undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship, or part qualification and/or full qualification through the Smart and Skilled program.

Learners must have a TCID (training contract ID) or CID (commitment ID) to be eligible for Barranggirra.

Our Team

Craig

Craig

Chief Operational Officer and Barranggirra Contract Manager
Riley

Riley

Program Coordinator
Marty

Marty

Barranggirra Mentor / Hunter
Melanie

Melanie

Barranggirra Mentor / Hunter
John

John

Barranggirra Mentor / North Coast
Toni

Toni

Barranggirra Mentor / Mid-North Coast

Forms & Resources

Barranggirra Employment & Mentoring Program

Barranggirra Client Registration Form

Barranggirra Fact Sheet

Barranggirra Free Mentoring Program