Skip to main content
AspirantsGood News StoriesLooking for workMob

Real Futures yarning with Koori Radio about Careers NSW Pilot

Real Futures had the chance to yarn with Lola Forester on Koori Radio on Friday, March 11th, 2022.

Lola interviewed Melissa Fernando our VTEC Manager, regarding the different contracts Real Futures are delivering across their NSW footprint including Real Futures VTEC, Women’s Business 2nd Chance Hub, and Careers NSW.

Real Futures have over 100 job vacancies to fill right now and has multiple courses available for mob in our Western Sydney footprint.

To learn more about how Real Futures can help with training and employment we are hosting a yarn up session at Redfern Park on the 23rd March at 12:00 pm. There will be a sausage sizzle and you can find out more about our services.


Careers NSW service is for any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people across the Real Futures footprints who is over 18 and are seeking career guidance.

Real Futures have experienced Indigenous Careers Advisors that will help you identify a career pathway, provide more information around the career you have chosen, or can offer advice if you are looking to change your career. Reach out to us and we can help you connect with a Careers Advisor today.

Locations we are servicing are:

  • Mid North Coast Region – NSW
  • New England Region – NSW
  • Western Sydney
  • North West NSW
  • South Coast NSW

How do you access the services from Real Futures on the Service NSW page?

  • Go to the Services NSW website (If you go directly to the website you will need to click on careers)
  • Go through the process to set up an appointment for a careers advisor
  • Make sure to select if you identify as Indigenous
  • Then you can register for an appointment for Real Futures

Listen to the full interview below with Melissa Fernando our VTEC Manager on Koori Radio’s Blackchat program hosted by Lola Forester