Media release (National):
Centrelink and CRS Australia support people with disability
Tuesday, 7 December, 2010
Centrelink and CRS Australia joined with local Employment Service Providers at Centrelink in Warwick Grove to celebrate International Day of People with Disability on Friday, 3 December.
Centrelink Disability Manager, Leon Russo, said Employment Service Providers make an important contribution to the lives of people with disabilities by assisting them in finding and maintaining work.
“With almost one in six Australians affected by disability, it’s important that people with disability in our community are supported,” Mr Russo said.
"International Day of People with Disability is the perfect time to recognise the valuable contribution of people affected by disability and to remind Australians with disabilities about the range of support available from Centrelink.
“Centrelink provides support, information and referral to those living with disability, and helps job seekers with a disability to find employment, training and rehabilitation.
“We provide specialised services for people with disability including alternative formats for our publications and letters.
“Centrelink has recently launched a community e-newsletter specifically developed to provide information about services for customers receiving the Disability Support Pension.
“The e-newsletter, ‘Pulse – news, views, + things to do for DSP customers’, uses an online community where customers can share their thoughts on important issues affecting people with disability and take part in online opinion polls.”
CRS Australia believes a job is more than just employment: it provides hope, belonging, confidence and independence. Nationally, CRS Australia helps almost 60,000 job seekers with disabilities towards meaningful employment each year.
Peter Davies, WA Divisional Manager of CRS Australia said, “CRS Australia candidates possess great abilities and this is what our staff focus on to ensure that there is a good match between a candidate’s ability and the job employers require them to do.
”International Day of People with Disability provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the abilities, contributions and achievements that people with disability make every day,” said Mr Davies.
To find out more about the range of payments and services to assist people who are ill, injured or have a disability, go to www.centrelink.gov.au, call 13 2717 or visit your local Centrelink CSC. To start receiving the Pulse e-newsletter, register at pulse.centrelink.gov.au.
To find out more about how CRS Australia can assist people who have a disability, injury or health condition into employment contact CRS Australia directly on 1800 277 277 or visit www.crsaustralia.gov.au
Media Contacts:
- Dianne Meredith (08) 9238 9036 or 0407 781 032 Centrelink
- Emma Larsen (08) 9236 7362 or 0407 017 470 CRS Australia
For more information, telephone the relevant Centrelink media contact.