Interrelate Annual Report 2015-16 | Page 69

STAFF RECOGNITION AND AWARDS Interrelate’s Employee Benefits and Rewards Program aims to support, recognise and reward staff for their contributions to the objectives and values of the organisation. The main components of the program are: Appreciates Postcard Program This informal program provides staff with the opportunity to recognise and acknowledge a co-worker for doing something ‘over and beyond’ their normal job. This year our staff issued 233 postcards to each other. Employee Awards Program Respect – Michael Davy, Senior Practitioner (Counsellor), Central Coast for his respectful practice with both clients and colleagues, and for his involvement in the S2S project, where he encouraged all employees to “have a voice” and showed a great deal of consideration and respect to the feedback he received. “ Michael has shown over a long period of time, a great deal of respect towards clients, this is shown by the high demand for repeat bookings which are highly valued by clients. ” Equity – Stuart McMinn, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Liaison Worker, Central Coast for his work as a passionate advocate on behalf of Aboriginal people and his commitment to the rights of all people in the community to have equitable access to services. “ Stuart is an outstanding spokesperson for his community and has an exceptional capacity to talk about what is fair and equitable and positively influence others in relation to social justice issues. ” 67