The new Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) starts 1 November

Published: 15 October 2025

RAES will help job seekers in remote regions of Australia and replaces the Community Development Program (CDP).

RAES can help you with training and development to build skills and get a job.

It can support you to find pathways to work and contribute to your community.

If you’re in the CDP and getting an income support payment, you’ll automatically transfer to the RAES.

CDP Work for the Dole (WFD) will end on 31 October. RAES providers may offer a new Work Skills and Projects (WSP) activity that you can volunteer to take part in.

Find out more about RAES and remote job changes on the National Indigenous Australians Agency website.

Page last updated: 15 October 2025.
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