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CRS Australia office closures over Christmas period
CRS Australia offices will close at 2pm (local time) on Friday 23 December 2011 and reopen on Tuesday 3 January 2012.
We wish everyone a safe and happy festive season and look forward to continuing our working in partnership with our job seekers, employers and referrers in the new year.
If you require immediate assistance, please visit your local Centrelink or contact the employment services line on 13 28 50.
Alternatively, Lifeline’s crisis support is available 24 hours a day on 13 11 14.
CRS Australia supports International Day of People with Disability
CRS Australia is proud to support International Day of People with Disability, which is celebrated on Saturday 3 December 2011.
The day promotes an understanding of people with disability and encourages support for their dignity, rights and wellbeing. The day also aims to increase awareness of the benefits of the integration of people with disability in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
CRS Australia helps thousands of people with disability get and keep work every year. Read some of their success stories.
For further information about International Day of People with Disability, visit www.idpwd.com.au
Diversity@Work Award achievements
CRS Australia congratulates Seaford 6-12 School on receiving a certificate of commendation at the 2011 Diversity@Work Employment & Inclusion Awards in the category Today’s Youth – the future of tomorrow for its commitment to giving employment opportunities to people with a disability.
CRS Australia congratulates all employers they nominated for the 2011 Diversity@Work Awards who were named finalists for their ongoing commitment to offering employment opportunities to job seekers with an injury, disability or health condition:
- Seaford 6-12 School – won certificate of commendation
- Vicki Eichholzer, Australia Post
- Merseylink Bus Service
- Supabarn
- Perth Inflight Catering
- H&R Block
- 24x7 Labour Hire
- ACH Group – Newton Community Services Team
- Toll in2store
- Australian Islamic College
Winners were announced at a gala dinner in Melbourne on Friday 21 October 2011.
Find out more about the Diversity@Work Awards.
Want a more diverse workforce - find out more about CRS Australia's job-ready candidates by contacting your local office on 1800 277 277 or registering a job vacancy online.
Realising the health benefits of work
CRS Australia believes a job is more than just employment: it provides hope, belonging, confidence and independence. And a recent Consensus Statement from the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AFOEM) of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) confirms the Health Benefits of Work. Visit the Royal Australian College of Physicians website to find out more.
NSW/ACT Divisional Office opening
CRS Australia's refurbished NSW/ACT Divisional Office will be officially opened on Friday 14 October.
The refurbishment of the office enables job CRS Australia’s NSW/ACT Divisional Office to offer job seekers the convenience of a central CBD location where they can access employment programs and services. Prior to the refurbishment, the office operated primarily as a divisional headquarters only.
For more information, view the full media release.
Queensland and South Australian businesses rewarded for diversity
Committed Queensland and South Australia businesses were announced winners at CRS Australia’s recent Queensland Employer Awards and South Australia Partnership Breakfast.
Nine Queensland businesses were presented with awards at the Queensland Employer Awards held in Brisbane on Monday 5 September. Six South Australian businesses were recognised for their outstanding commitment to employing people with disability at CRS Australia’s South Australia Partnership Breakfast held in Adelaide on Thursday 8 September.
Congratulations to these businesses for their commitment to diversity.
To read the full release, visit the media page.