Presentation given at the Right to Request Business Forum, Melbourne 19 May 2010. Case study of flexible, family friendly work practices implemented in a Seniors Service.

1. Creating choices and building
inclusive, sustainable and
compassionate communities

2. Who is Villa Maria?
Villa Maria is a not‐for‐profit values‐based organisation
providing quality services and life enhancing opportunities
for older people and people with a disability.
Established in 1907
One of Victoria's largest providers of disability, education and
senior services
More than 60 programs
Supporting 5,000 people
42 locations

3. Our Employees
A total of 941 employees and over 300 volunteers

4. Supporting Families

5. Flexible Work Arrangements

6. Leave Offering
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Fire and Emergency Services Leave
• Annual leave at Short Notice
• Leave at half pay over double the period
• 48/52 Leave Arrangements
• Paid Study Leave

7. Personal Development

8. Information, Resources and Staff
Support

9. Health and Wellbeing
• Dedicated Health Safety & Wellbeing Manager
• HSW Steering Committee
• Individual Ergonomic Assessments
• Return to Work and Rehabilitation
Management
• Employee Assistance Program for Staff and
Families
• Flu Injections
• Healthy Living Tips

10. Questions
www.villamaria.com.au