After 6 weeks away from work due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in early August, supported employees returned to BIA on Monday the 14th of September. Workers have been keeping themselves occupied at home during that time by filling in their activity packs however were very excited to return to work and see their…
Brunswick Industries have implemented the following rules and regulations to help protect the health and safety of our supported employees, Supervisors and anyone that steps foot in Brunswick industries: Mask must always be worn unless eating, drinking, or smoking (need to be sitting down or standing still to eat or drink – do not walk…
The challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to become ever greater in Melbourne and in our lives generally. BIA has been in operation for more than 50 years, providing meaningful employment to people living with disabilities. That is our mission. It continues to be our mission. Safety of our employees and staff is our greatest…
Do you have a disability? Have things changed for you because of coronavirus (COVID-19)? Do you need support in a language other than English? Help is available. Call the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787 and ask for an interpreter, or call Translating and Interpreting Services on 131 450 and ask for the Disability Information…
An update for all BIA employees, families and customers. With the significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Victoria, we continue to monitor and evaluate the situation. As we are still providing an essential service to our customers and supported employees, we will continue to remain open and follow the requirements set out by the…
Daniel Andrews yesterday announced further update to address the recent increase in the virus being transmitted in the community, in particular hot spots around Victoria. Some of those hot spots are suburbs which our employees, staff, family and customers live in. We want to take this time to reassure everyone that as Brunswick Industries that…
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The NDIS is asking for volunteer NDIS Participants to go online and answer some questions relating to the changes that NDIS implemented during COVID-19. You can ask for your carer, friend, support worker or someone you trust to help you access and complete the survey. You will remain anonymous so you do not have to…
The NDIS has made it easier for you to keep connected during COVID-19! You can now access Low Cost Assistive Technology up to $1500 on low cost AT items from your existing budgets. You will require a letter from your provider detailing why you need to make the purchase. Brunswick Industries Association can provide this…