::Compassionate Friends Victoria Australia::

Compassionate Employer Awards 2006

Twenty two employers leading the way in workplace practices were recognised for showing extraordinary compassion to their employees who had experienced the death of a loved one.

Each employer was presented with a Compassionate Employer Recognition Award on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at the Port Melbourne Yacht Club.

The awards program was developed by the Compassionate Friends (TCF) Victoria to publicly recognise employers who had gone above and beyond standard bereavement practices and hoped to encourage similar support from all employers.

Patience and understanding is essential in today’s workplace. “It is hoped that as more employers are recognised for being aware of their employees special needs, compassion in the workplace will become standard practice,” said Dr. Rhonda Galbally, AO Patron of TCF.

I commend these employers for their ongoing support of their employees and hope to see many more examples throughout the business community,” Galbally said.

Employers named Victoria’s Compassionate Employers of 2006 are:

Lite n` Easy Mercy Hospital for Women Rhino Grating St. Peter’s Primary School Draper’s Civil Contracting Pty Ltd ABB Australia Pty Limited Holmesglen Institute of TAFE The Midfield Group Western Region Health Centre Overnewton Anglican Community College South West Healthcare – Nursing Management Team Warrnambool Members Equity Bank Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA)Wettenhalls Group Moonee Valley City Council St Kevin’s College University of Ballarat Werribee Mercy Hospital Object MasteryMildura Rural City Council Barwon Health Manningham Community Health Service

The 2006 Compassionate Employer awards are proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Geelong Central, Optimum Recruitment, Belgair Printing and Box Hill Institute