THE PALM SCHEME
Supporting People.
Strengthening Communities.
Island Spirit works with Approved Employers and PALM Scheme workers to create stronger connections before, during and throughout their experience in Australia.
OUR APPROOACH
The Journey Starts Before Arrival.
We begin by listening. Before pre-departure briefings commence, Island Spirit meets with workers to understand their personal goals, desired outcomes and sense of purpose.
Preparation goes beyond life and work in Australia. It considers family, village and community helping each person shape an opportunity that can carry meaning well beyond their time away.
A CONNECTED EXPERIENCE
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BEFORE ARRIVAL
Goals, planning and practical preparation.
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ARRIVAL
A supported start and community connection.
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ONGOING SUPPORT
Guidance, monitoring and purposeful progress.
THE PALM SCHEME JOURNEY
Support Before, During and Beyond the Journey
OFFSHORE/IN COUNTRY
Before Arrival
We meet hired workers before pre-departure briefings commence, helping each person prepare with clarity and purpose
GOALS & ASPIRATIONS
Identify what each worker wants to achieve and build a personal action plan around it.
FINANCIAL PREPARATIONS.
Discuss savings, cashflow, banking, tax, super and sending money home.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Connect workers with local projects and relevant community networks in Australia.
PRACTICAL READINESS
Support phones, Australian bank accounts and cross-cultural awareness before departure.
ONSHORE
While In Australia
Support continues after arrival, with practical guidance, community connection and regular engagement.
A SUPPORTED START
Engage from day one, reduce initial downtime and provide practical welfare support.
PARTICIPATION & PURPOSE
Create personalised actions and meaningful activities during downtime.
NETWORKS & LEARNING
Provide access to recognised community networks and online training opportunities.
ONGOING GUIDANCE
Monitor progress and continue conversations around budgeting, cashflow and goals
WORKER-CENTERED SUPPORT
More Than a Job Opportunity
The PALM Scheme can represent an opportunity to create value not only for the worker, but for families and communities at home.
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Personal Goals
Clarify what each person wants to achieve during their time in Australia.
Financial Wellbeing
Support conversations around savings, cashflow and sending money home.
Community Connection
Build relevant community relationships and networks.
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Future Impact
Consider how the opportunity can contribute to family and wider community.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Connected to Community.
Grounded in Purpose.
Relevant connections — from diaspora and churches to sports clubs and local networks — can help workers feel supported and connected throughout their time in Australia.
WHY ISLLAND SPIRIT
Regional Experience. Local Understanding.
20+
YEAR OF EXPERIENCE
12
COUNTRIES
Island Spirit brings regional experience and local understanding to employment pathways across Australia, the Pacific and Timor-Leste.
110,000+
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS
1,300+
COMMUNITY SEMINARS
REGIONAL REACH
Supporting Workers Across the Region
Local knowledge and regional relationships shape every stage of our approach.
Fiji
Kiribati
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Nauru
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
OUR ROLE
Practical Supports. Clear Expectations.
Island Spirit provides support, guidance and connection throughout the worker journey.
Our role does not include guaranteeing employment, visa outcomes, income, savings or employer placement. We work responsibly, communicate clearly and stay focused on practical, human support.