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The federal government has acknowledged the support provided to ADF Reservists by employers from across the country at an annual awards ceremony.
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Local companies supportive of Australian Defence Force Reservists have been recognised at the annual Defence Employer Support Awards.
The winners of the 2020 National Employer Support Awards included:
- Large private sector organisation — FDC Construction and Fitouts;
- Medium private sector organisation — Agfa HealthCare;
- Small private sector organisation — Project Everest Ventures;
- Public sector organisation — Flinders Island District High School; and
- Not-for-profit organisation — Central Queensland University.
“We have more than 25,000 active Reservists who contribute vital skills and capability to the defence of our nation, but who are also supported by their civilian employers,” Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester said.
“This support has been incredibly important this year with the first ever compulsory call-out of our Reserves during the bushfires, as well as the ongoing support they have provided states and territories during the coronavirus pandemic.
“The Defence Employer Support Awards recognise those employers that go above and beyond for their staff who are Reservists and is just one way we can acknowledge and thank them for their contribution.”
Minister Chester made particular note of the support provided to personnel in times of crisis.
“Not only did my electorate of Gippsland benefit greatly from the support provided by our Reservists, but communities like Kangaroo Island in South Australia had around 700 Reservists in total deploying to the island during Operation Bushfire Assist,” he said.
Minister Chester added, “Our Reservists are a highly skilled, dynamic and disciplined workforce, whose service to our country during the unprecedented circumstances of 2020 was made possible by the support of their employers.
“I commend both the award-winning organisations and all the nominees for their continued support of our ADF Reservists and their communities across Australia.”
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