Watch this space work for the dole is returning soon.

Please see below articles about previous programs.

Work for the Dole Programme
`Food for Thought'

This quarter the group have continued to improve our gardens and worked with the theme `food for thought'.  A number of interesting projects have been completed under the Work for the Dole Programme; a partnership with Busy at Work and Mossman Support Services.

The Programme Supervisor, Michael Sawyer has been engaging participants and providing direction in all matters regarding food gardens, fresh produce, sprouting seeds, micro greens and how to make a simple vinaigrette and chilli oil from herbs grown in the community garden.  We have a number of `vertical' gardens made from old pallets, a wonderful Luffa vine which provides great shade near the eastern side of the shed where the programme participants meet, it has vibrant yellow flowers, the young vegetable can be peeled and cooked, resembling zucchinis and of course it is a great body and/or kitchen sponge.  The corn is majestic, together with zucchini and a myriad of leafy green vegetables and herbs suitable for growing during the rainy season.

An important aspect of the gardening project is the integration with the Wednesday Community Lunch.  The participants of the programme harvest produce for the community lunch and the Volunteers preparing the lunch always have something fresh to work with and learn about.  This has been an integral part of the programme and connects participants and encourages engagement.

The group were trained in food safety and received a Statement of Attainment in SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality conducted by Far North Training.  The programme finished on the 15th January 2020 and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Busy at Work as we devise a new programme which is due to commence shortly.

Check out our facebook page as we provide updates about the programme and seedling and plant sales from the Community Centre each Wednesday.  Enquiries can be made through the Community Centre - 4098 2836 (option 1). 

PAST WORK FOR THE DOLE PROGRAMS IN THE GARDEN

As of 1 January 2019 Mossman Support Services together with Busy at Work (JSA) delivered a work for the Dole Programme titled `Gardening for a Cause’. The aim of the project is to offer unemployed persons an opportunity to meet their mutual obligations through a WFD Programme. The Programme Supervisor, Michael Sawyer provided guidance and instruction to participants around aspects of gardening including; plant propagation, soils, pruning and growing micro greens.

‘FOOD FOR THOUGHT’

The group continued to improve our gardens and worked with the theme `food for thought'.  A number of interesting projects have been completed under the Work for the Dole Programme; a partnership with Busy at Work and Mossman Support Services.

The Programme Supervisor, Michael Sawyer has been engaging participants and providing direction in all matters regarding food gardens, fresh produce, sprouting seeds, micro greens and how to make a simple vinaigrette and chilli oil from herbs grown in the community garden.  We have a number of `vertical' gardens made from old pallets, a wonderful Luffa vine which provides great shade near the eastern side of the shed where the programme participants meet, it has vibrant yellow flowers, the young vegetable can be peeled and cooked, resembling zucchinis and of course it is a great body and/or kitchen sponge.  The corn is majestic, together with zucchini and a myriad of leafy green vegetables and herbs suitable for growing during the rainy season.

An important aspect of the gardening project was the integration with the Wednesday Community Lunch.  The participants of the programme harvested produce for the community lunch and the Volunteers preparing the lunch always had something fresh to work with and learn about.  This was been an integral part of the programme and connected participants and encouraged engagement.

The group were trained in food safety and received a Statement of Attainment in SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality conducted by Far North Training.  The programme finished on the 15th January 2020.

We were able to build on the previous successful program with Funding through Queensland government - FNQ and NQ Monsoon Trough Grant to further develop the gardens and share knowledge to participants of effective and sustainable garden practices specific to the area. The Resilience Gardening project ran through the later part of 2020 and up until end of June 2021. Facilitated by former participant Peta and horticulturist Rachael, participants not only learned about aspects of gardening but were able to join the master classes where guest cooks shared their culinary skills and knowledge in our Community Hub.

Check out our facebook page as we provide updates about any upcoming programmes and seedling and plant sales from the Community Centre.  Enquiries can be made through the Community Centre - 4098 2836 (option 1). 

As from 1 January 2018, the Mossman Community Centre is currently not participating in any `Work for the Dole' Programmes.  Information below relates to past programmes with QITE and Busy at Work. 

The Mossman Community Centre and QITE are delivering a Work for the Dole Programme at Mossman Support Services.  The Timber and Garden Project is well underway with participants learning new skills as they deconstruct pallets and create children’s tables and chairs.  The tables and chairs will be for sale, please contact our centre if you are interested in purchasing a set.