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February 2012
3 February 2012
3 February 2012
NO RESERVATIONS IN BROOME ABOUT RESERVE SUPPORT
More than 50 employers from the tourist town of Broome in far north Western Australia have gathered to gain a better understanding of just what Reservists do in the Australian Defence Force.
Led Defence Reserves Support Council Northern Territory/Kimberley (NT/K) Chair, Mr Chris Young, the event was an outstanding success. Employers in attendance represented a broad cross section of the Broome business community including local government, tourism, hospitality, retail and pearling.
To add to the success, members of the local media joined the Business After Hours function at the Broome RSL premises. “The Broome reception was just terrific,” Mr Young said.
“Some local employers were actually quite surprised at the amount of commitment and skill that Reservists bring to the Defence Force as well as what they can bring back to their own workplaces.”
A team of Norforce soldiers, most of whom are Reservists, was on hand to mix with guests.
Chairman of the Broome Chamber of Commerce, Tony Proctor, said a common thread of discussion among employers was that even a relatively small tourism town like Broome could make a real difference in supporting Reservists.
“We are a very busy town but we are also very proud of our Defence history and supporting the work of Reservists is an opportunity to carry on the great efforts of our men and women in uniform,” Mr Proctor said.
“It was also pleasing to hear, especially for our small business sector employers, that employers can be compensated for their staff being away on Reserve duty.”
More than 50 employers from the tourist town of Broome in far north Western Australia have gathered to gain a better understanding of just what Reservists do in the Australian Defence Force.
Led Defence Reserves Support Council Northern Territory/Kimberley (NT/K) Chair, Mr Chris Young, the event was an outstanding success. Employers in attendance represented a broad cross section of the Broome business community including local government, tourism, hospitality, retail and pearling.
To add to the success, members of the local media joined the Business After Hours function at the Broome RSL premises. “The Broome reception was just terrific,” Mr Young said.
“Some local employers were actually quite surprised at the amount of commitment and skill that Reservists bring to the Defence Force as well as what they can bring back to their own workplaces.”
A team of Norforce soldiers, most of whom are Reservists, was on hand to mix with guests.
Chairman of the Broome Chamber of Commerce, Tony Proctor, said a common thread of discussion among employers was that even a relatively small tourism town like Broome could make a real difference in supporting Reservists.
“We are a very busy town but we are also very proud of our Defence history and supporting the work of Reservists is an opportunity to carry on the great efforts of our men and women in uniform,” Mr Proctor said.
“It was also pleasing to hear, especially for our small business sector employers, that employers can be compensated for their staff being away on Reserve duty.”
