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Compassionate Employer Awards 2009
	Employer Recognition Award Recipients 2008
Fifteen 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, 24th March 2009 at Leonda by the Yarra. 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

2009 Compassionate Employer Award Recipients:

Apotex Pty Ltd, Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies, B&F Neilson Builders, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Benetas, Blake Dawson, Bruce Miller Plumbing Pty Ltd, Burson Automotive, Centacare, Harwood Andrews Lawyers, Kenyons Lawyers, Landfill Reductions, Mackillop Catholic Regional College, PACCAR Australia Pty Ltd, The Courier

The Rotary Club of Geelong Central is once again proud to support the Compassionate Employer Recognition wards. Other 2008 Award sponsors include Optimum Recruitment, Eastern Press, The Age and Hollografix