In the operation of an organisation such as Phoenix Society, there are a number of strategic partners who all play a significant part in the continuing success of the Society. Without these partners, our ability to continue to provide employment opportunities to people with disabilities would be negated.
Australian Disability Enterprises
Phoenix is an Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE). ADE operate across a wide range of industries covering everything from graphic design, printing, and metal fabrication through to packaging, recycling and landscaping.
ADE receive funding and support from the Australian Government to recognise their additional operating costs such as employing staff to support their employees with disability.
Department Of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
Through our working relationship with FaHCSIA, we are able to foster employment outcomes for people with disabilities. We are funded in accordance with the Disability Standards of Australia. For more information on FaHCSIA, please visit their website.
Centerlink
Our working relationship with Centrelink is such that people are endorsed through the Centrelink process for work at Phoenix Society. Centerlink offers a varity of service to people with disabilities and information can be found on the Centerlink website.
For more information on your eligibility, please visit the Centerlink website.
National Disability Services
NDS (National Disability Services) is the peak body supporting the service providers to people with disabilities in Australia. Through our association with NDS, we are able to lobby and influence Government and their policy makers towards providing better opportunities, which ultimately provide better outcomes for people with disabilities.To link more about NDS, click here.
WorkCover
Through our involvement with WorkCover, our relationship has grown substantially. It has developed to the point where we offer advice and information to the Workcover Corporation. This not only benefits us - but the Disability Industry as a whole.
To visit the WorkCover website. Click here.
Channel 9 Telethon
Phoenix Society has had a long association with Channel 9 Telethon and, through our relationship we are able to obtain wide coverage for the services that we provide within South Australia. Additionally, considerable funds are raised through our association with Telethon, through Lotteries, Special Events and donations. To visit the Channel 9 Telethon site, click here.
BusinessSA
Whilst we are a not-for-profit organisation, we do operate a number of Commercial businesses, which requires the employment of staff and employees alike. Additionally, Business SA has specific dealings with organisations employing people within the disability industry.To visit the BusinessSA website click here.
Westpac
Phoenix Society has banked with Westpac for many years. Through the support of the Westpac Banking Corporation, Phoenix has fostered a strong financial backing. To visit the Website site, click here.
Edwards Marshall
Provide professional accounting advice as well as auditing services. They have a strong understanding of our business practice and are able to support us in many ways. to find out more about Edward Marshall, click here.
Charity Direct
In accordance with our ethical standards in fundraising, we are pleased to be associated with Charity Direct which provides proof to the South Australian public that all monies raised by Phoenix Society go directly to our organisation and are not raised by ‘fundraising collectors’ or ‘commission collectors’. To learn more about Charity Direct, click here.
Workability International
Workability is an innovative charitable organisation that supports people with disabilities, mental health problems and those who are marginalised within the community. To learn more about the work of Workability International, click here.
Persatuan Daybreak
Daybreak in Malaysia provides vocational training and employment for 60 people with disabilities and an outreach service to more than 500 others and their families. Phoenix has worked in collaboration with Daybreak for many years and provides mentoring and staff exchange opportunities. To learn more about Persatuan Daybreak, click here.
OneSteel Whyalla
OneSteel is a fully integrated, global manufacturer and distributor of steel and finished steel products, self-sufficient in both iron ore and scrap metal, with revenues in excess of $6 billion Australian dollars. Phoenix is proud to provide services to OneSteel Whyalla. For more information on OneSteel, click here.
NDIS
Phoenix is a member of the NDIS. A National Disability Insurance Scheme is about supporting people with disability to fulfil their potential. It’s about ensuring people get the individualised care and support they need over the course of their lifetime, so they can exercise more choice and control in their lives. For more information on the NDIS, click here.
Minter Ellison Lawyers
Minter Ellison's corporate team has extensive and market leading experience in all aspects of corporate and securities laws. Phoenix has had a long relationship with Minter Ellison and benefit greatly from their experiences. For more information on Minter Ellison, click here.
Each of these serves individually yet significantly towards making the Society successful.
We continually seek other strategic partners with whom we can establish such rapport as to enhance the outcomes for our people.
If you feel that you could contribute to our success in the field of disability employment, please contact us today.