The Child Support Agency supports Commonwealth Games Volunteers
Wednesday 15 February 2006
The Child Support Agency, as part of the Department of Human Services (DHS) supports Commonwealth Games Volunteers and recognises the contribution they are making to this great sporting event.
'Volunteers are playing a crucial role in the Commonwealth Games and it's important their efforts, and that of other volunteers in the community, are recognised and supported,' said CSA General Manager Matt Miller. 'Volunteers provide an invaluable service to the community as well as a positive role model for children.'
DHS was formed following the Government's announcement of a new emphasis on the delivery of social and health related services and comprises of six service delivery agencies; CSA, Centrelink, Medicare Australia, CRS Australia, Australian Hearing and Health Services Australia.
As Melbourne prepares for the Commonwealth Games, an estimated 35,000 jobs will open up in industries and locations across Victoria - and many of them will last long after the Games have finished.
CSA will be joining Centrelink at a number of job expos being held around Victoria which will provide an opportunity for job seekers to meet employers who are looking for the right person to fill positions for the Games and beyond.
'At CSA we realise that some parents work so hard as volunteers or in the community helping other people that they forget to look after themselves. There are around 300,000 separated parents from Victoria registered with CSA,' Mr. Miller said.
'That's why we've developed this free booklet, What about me? It offers some really great tips and hints on looking after yourself following a separation including ideas for managing stress and building self-confidence - two areas which might be particularly useful for volunteers.'
To order a free copy of What about me? or any other CSA products visit www.csa.gov.au or call 1800 040 972.
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