New skills lead to labour mobility opportunities for PNG youth

Madang Butchery is a medium-scale butchery operation based in Madang. MDF started working with the butchery in December 2021 to support and build skills within the meat sector that would enable employment in PNG and Australia. With MDF support, the partner initiated a butchery training program that covers meat production, boning skills, hygiene and retail basics. Two cohorts of trainees have graduated from the program; to date, 18 have received jobs in Australia through the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.

MDF spoke to Gary Litz, Madang Butchery’s Managing Director, on the business and its partnership with MDF. Read what Gary has to say…