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Phoenix Society - Key Strategic Partners
In the operation of an organisation such as Phoenix
Society, there are a number of strategic partners who all play a
significant part in the continuing success of the Society.
Without these partners, our ability to continue
to provide employment opportunities to people with disabilities
would be negated.
We have identified the following organisations
as key strategic partners to the Society:
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, COMMUNITY SERVICES
AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
... are the funding providers to Disability
Organisations running supported employment services throughout
Australia.
Through our working relationship with FaCSIA,
we are able to foster employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
We are funded in accordance with the Disability
Standards of Australia.
CENTRELINK
People with disabilities seeking work opportunities
at Phoenix Society are directed to like organisations through
Centrelink. Our working relationship with Centrelink is such that
people are endorsed through the Centrelink process for work at
Phoenix Society.
NATIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES
Phoenix Society is a member of NDS (National
Disability Services) which is the peak body supporting the service
providers to people with disabilities in Australia.
Through our association with NDS, we are able
to lobby and influence Government and their policy makers towards
providing better opportunities, which ultimately provide better
outcomes for people with disabilities.
BUSINESS SA
Phoenix Society is a member of Business SA.
Whilst we are a not-for-profit organisation,
we do operate a number of Commercial businesses, which requires
the employment of staff and employees alike.
As such, there are Industrial Relations situations,
which Business SA is able to assist us with professionally.
Additionally, Business SA has specific dealings
with organisations employing people within the disability industry.
WESTPAC
Phoenix Society has banked with Westpac
for many years. Through the support of the Westpac Banking Corporation,
the Society has fostered a strong financial backing with their
support.
NELSON WHEELER, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Nelson Wheeler Accountants have been the Auditors
of Phoenix Society for many years. They provide professional accounting
advice as well as auditing services. They have a strong understanding
of our business practice and are able to support us in many ways.
WORKCOVER
Workcover
SA is our Workcover insurer.
Through our involvement with the Safety Achiever
Bonus Scheme in South Australia (of which we were the successful
‘Safety Employer of the Year’ in 1996), our relationship
with Workcover has grown substantially. It has developed to the
point where we are now able to offer advice and information to
the Workcover Corporation. This not only benefits us - but the
Disability Industry as a whole.
CHANNEL 9 TELETHON
Phoenix Society is a recipient Charity of Channel
9 Telethon.
Phoenix Society has had a long association
with Telethon and, through Television and Radio media, we are
able to obtain wide coverage for the services that we provide
within South Australia.
Additionally, considerable funds are raised
through our association with Telethon, through Lotteries, Special
Events, donations, etc.
CHARITY DIRECT
Phoenix Society is a member of Charity Direct.
In accordance with our ethical standards in
fundraising, we are pleased to be associated with Charity Direct
which provides proof to the South Australian public that all monies
raised by Phoenix Society go directly to our organisation and
are not raised by ‘fundraising collectors’ or ‘commission
collectors’.
Each of these serves individually yet significantly
towards making the Society successful.
We continually seek other strategic partners
with whom we can establish such rapport as to enhance the outcomes
for our people.
If you feel that you could contribute to our
success in the field of disability employment, please contact
us today.
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