Fit 4 Work will prepare candidates for work through improved levels of fitness and wellness to meet job requirements.

partnered with health professionals at THRIVE HEALTH CENTRE AND Comet Healthcare in port pirie and port augusta.

The first of its kind in regional SA, Fit 4 Work is a 10-week program designed to strengthen pathways to work for 80 participants through increased levels of fitness and wellness for work to meet industry prescribed levels of fitness for entry-level jobs.

The fitness & wellness program, tailored to the needs of individual candidates will:

• Deliver individual assessments and personalised fitness & wellness plans.

• Facilitate group fitness/wellness sessions in a supportive team environment.

• Conduct one-on-one Pre-employment Medicals in a supportive and confidential manner to measure individual progress and goals achieved at various stages to maintain motivation and focus.

• Connection with Allied Health professionals and partner employers through educational sessions tailored to candidate needs, such as Dieticians, Physiotherapists and hiring employers with available jobs.

• Increased levels of confidence & wellbeing through personalised wellness packages to support participation.

Locations: Port Augusta and Port Pirie, South Australia.

Port Augusta program days are Monday (group fitness), Tuesday (group fitness), Wednesday (education session) and Thursday (group fitness).

Port Pirie delivery days are Monday (group fitness and education), Wednesday (group fitness) and Thursday (fitness).

Eligibility criteria: Must be registered with a Workforce Australia, Transition to Work or ParentsNext Provider

Participation in Fit 4 Work will earn a Participant 20 points under the PBAS.