Media Release
For Information
21 OCTOBER 2009
Kate Engler
For Immediate Release
0412 526 851
AUSTRALIANS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO IMPROVED HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DELIVERY THANKS TO NATIONAL ACCOLADES FOR EXCELLENCE AWARDS – WINNERS
ANNOUNCED IN MELBOURNE TONIGHT
In a gala event hosted by Dr Norman Swan, award winning ABC journalist, the Community Services
and Health Industries – Australia’s second largest single employer group – recognised excellence and
encouraged all providers to reach for a higher standard of client care.
The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council launched the inaugural ACCOLADES FOR
EXCELLENCE AWARDS in May and was inundated with entries.
“The goal for the awards was to shine the light on the unsung heroes of these two critically
important industries.” Explained Industry Skills Council Research, Development and Policy Manager,
Robin Flynn. “To have had the industry embrace these awards so positively is a testament to their
commitment to deliver a superior level of service to our community.
“When most industries are shrinking, the Community Services and Health Industries are growing in
employment numbers each quarter, and they really are the backbone of the Australian economy.
“We heartily congratulate all those who entered, especially those organizations who won these
inaugural awards.” He said.
The winners of the inaugural Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council Accolades for
Excellence awards are:
Accolade 1: Workforce Development in Community Services - Small Enterprise – HUMAN SERVICES TRAINING AND
ADVISORY COUNCIL – NORTHERN TERRITORY
Accolade 2: Workforce Development in Community Services - Medium to Large Enterprise - DEPARTMENT
FOR FAMILIES AND ©OMMUNITIES (DFC) (SA)
Accolade 4: Workforce Development in Health - Medium to Large - HOLLYWOOD PRIVATE HOSPITAL, NEDLANDS,
WA
Accolade 5: Growing Partnerships - Community Services - SWAN TAFE & FAMILY DAY CARE WA INC
Accolade 6: Growing Partnerships – Health - TAFE NSW RIVERINA INSTITUTE & GREATER SOUTHERN AREA HEALTH
SERVICE (GSAHS)
Accolade 7: Delivery of Excellence in Rural and Remote Areas - Community Services - COUNCIL OF
ABORIGINAL ALCOHOL PROGRAM SERVICES (CAAPS NT) INC, NORTHERN TERRITORY
Accolade 8: Delivery of Excellence in Rural and Remote Areas – Health - GREATER SOUTHERN AREA HEALTH
SERVICE
Accolade 9: Community Services & Health Policy Innovation – Open - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILIES,
NORTHERN TERRITORY
To arrange an interview with any of the winners or to speak with the Industry Skills Council about
their awards program, contact Kate Engler 0412 526 851
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