THE HON. DR MIKE KELLY MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Saturday, 28 November 2009
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SA EMPLOYERS AWARDED FOR
SUPPORTING DEFENCE RESERVES
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM, MP, has
congratulated the 28 South Australian employers who were recognised last night (27
November 2009) for their support of Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reserves.
The event, organised by the South Australian Committee of the Defence Reserves Support
Council (DRSC), and held at the State Library in Adelaide, recognised employers who have
supported their Reservist employees with workplace policies that allow them to render
Defence service.
ABC Radio personality Sonya Feldhoff announced the winners, before Dr Pamela Schulz,
Chair of the South Australian Committee of the DRSC, presented the awards to the deserving
employers.
Dr Kelly, offered his congratulations to the award recipients saying, “Our Reserve forces
significantly enhance Defence capability, particularly their support of current operations.
Without the generous assistance of employers, such as those represented at the Awards last
night, it would not be possible for many Reservists to be released from their full-time
occupations.
“Working closely with industry in building mutual understanding and providing financial and
other support for employers is critical. These awards clearly demonstrate the value Defence
places on the importance of their relationship with employers and industry,” Dr Kelly said.
For more information about the Awards and the support available for ADF Reserves and their
Winners:
State Employer of the Year:
Adelaide Airport Limited
Small Business Category:
Churches of Christ in SA & NT Inc
Medium Business Category
Conroy’s Smallgoods Pty Ltd
Large Business Category:
Baptist Care (SA)
Government Category:
Department of Correctional Services
Several businesses have been highly commended:
Small Business Category:
South East Vet Service
Internode
Government Category:
Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service –
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Warrant Officer and Non-Commissioned Officer Academy South Australia Wing
Individual Recognition:
Associate Professor Andrew O’Neil and Doctor Maryanne Kelton – Faculty of Social
Sciences, School of Political and International Studies: Flinders University
Media contacts:
Mark Sjolander (Dr Mike Kelly):
02 6277 4840 or 0407 102 220
Deanna Nott (Defence Reserves):
0438 013 548
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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