Media Release
(26k)31 October 2008
Employers awarded for commitment to job seekers
Minister for Human Services, Senator Joe Ludwig, has congratulated 15 employers who have been awarded a CRS Australia ACT/NSW Employer Award for their commitment to giving all Australians the chance to work.
In all, 35 employers were nominated for the State awards in Sydney last night, for providing job opportunities to people with a disability, injury or health condition.
“I would like to acknowledge the important contribution made by these employers in providing rewarding and sustainable jobs to their fellow Australians,” Senator Ludwig said.
“Workforce participation is a key challenge for Australia, given the ageing of our population and the chronic skills shortage.”
“We can’t afford to have potential employees, who can and want to work, excluded from the workforce.”
“I’d like to congratulate all those nominated. Australia needs more employers like you, who are willing to focus on a person’s ability, not their disability.”
One of the agencies within the Minister’s portfolio of Human Services, Medicare Australia, took out the Government award.
“As the Minister for Human Services, I’d particularly like to congratulate Medicare Australia for working in close partnership with CRS Australia to place job seekers into meaningful roles.”
CRS Australia works in partnership with local business and employers to assist people with a disability, injury or health condition to find sustainable employment and contribute to their local community.
For information about CRS Australia, call 1800 277 277 or visit the website www.crsaustralia.gov.au
CRS Australia ACT/NSW Employer Award winners
Small Business
Elegant Blinds and Awnings, Taree
Elgas Ltd, Tamworth
Leisure Inn, Pokolbin Hill
Michael Wishard and Co, Warners Bay
Holdsworth Community Centre and Services
Large Business
Gosford RSL Club
The Kloster Group, Newcastle
Bunnings Warehouse, McGraths Hill
Government
Medicare Australia
Higher Education
University of Technology Sydney
Champion Award
Tracey Crump, Chief Ministers Dept, ACT
Loraine McKay, Lend Lease ICT
Master Instruments
O’Connor Ferries
Injury Prevention Award
Warringah Council
Media contacts
Minister Ludwig: Joe Scavo — 0413 800 757
CRS Australia: Andrew Kemp — 02 9242 4863.
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