Hume has been identified as one of 10 priority areas across the nation when it comes to disadvantage.

Calwell MP Maria Vamvakinou announced last week that Maria Axarlis-Coulter will be Hume's first government action leader and will co-ordinate services to help the disadvantaged and unemployed.

The federal government is providing $25 million over four years for a local solutions fund for the 10 areas.

Community organisations will get grants to deliver programs that will help families and individuals with educational and employment options.

Ms Axarlis-Coulter has worked across the three levels of government and the community sector in areas such as social justice, multicultural services, employment and education and, more recently, indigenous services.

"What we're aiming for is better connections to some of our disadvantaged customers by helping them access training and employment," she said.

"I'll be working with Hume community leaders and not-for-profit groups to develop local projects, education, training and life skills to help people with their skills."

Ms Axarlis-Coulter said the projects would help bridge gaps.

"Basically [the program] has been established to facilitate the planning and delivery of local programs that can help boost connection and engagement.

"Based on these gaps, funding will be made available for projects," she said.

Two key initiatives are 'teenage parenting', which starts in January, and 'jobless families', which begins in July.