Reconnection, Employment and Learning Program
The official DEWR program overview, phase information and consultation history.
Publisher: Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Open sourceCurrent phased programPhased implementationPublic profile only
Program profile
Reconnection, Employment and Learning Program
A voluntary program for First Nations people on remand or in custody, connecting pre-release and post-release support.
Phased delivery during 2026
- Official publisher
- Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
- Sources last reviewed
- 6 August 2026
- ServiceCite coverage
- Public profile only
- Official overview
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Change status
Phased implementation
The program is being implemented in phases. Its design was informed by consultation and lessons from the former Time to Work Employment Service.
DEWR REAL program overviewSource catalogue
Official sources and reviewed links
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Program context
Related programs
Time to Work Employment Service
The official program history identifies lessons from TWES in the design context for REAL.