History

From small beginnings in 1985 as a drop-in centre for young people, Campbell Page is a vibrant, not-for-profit organisation helping over 100,000 people each year through a range of employment, community and learning services.

1985 Oasis Commonwealth Youth Support Scheme (CYSS) establishes 'drop-in' centre in Narooma offering training, enterprise and support for long-term unemployed & disadvantaged in Eurobodalla Shire.

1986 Oasis CYSS relocates to Moruya. Courses in basic office skills, small business, and typing, table and drink service offered.

CYSS commences Supported Accommodation & Housing Program in Moruya, which subsequently becomes Eurobodalla Accommodation Support Service; Eurobodalla Youth Service (Teen Zone) & Moruya Youth Refuge.

1987 Oasis CYSS Incorporated

1988 New funding gained from SkillShare Program.

1989 New Careers for Aboriginal Program commences

1990 Oasis Pre-Employment Network (OPEN) Inc registered

1991 Sub-contract for New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) training established

1992 SkillShare Projects: Moruya & Batemans Bay commences. The Campbell Page Training Centre established.

1994 The Land Environment Action Program, New Work Opportunities and JobSkills Programmes commence.

1995 Campbell Page expands into School Vocational Education. Workplacement Coordinator for the Australian Student Traineeship Foundation (ASTF).

1998 Trading as Campbell Page Employment & Training. Work for the Dole projects commence.

Campbell Page Employment & Training becomes Job Network provider in Eurobodalla & Ulladulla.

Our Group Training in Trades Division commences, placing part-time & full-time trainees and apprentices with host employers.

1999 Campbell Page head office relocated to new premises on Cnr Orient Street & Museum Place Batemans Bay

2000 47 Staff members now employed with offices in Ulladulla, Batemans Bay, Moruya, Narooma and Bega.

Jobs Pathway Program (JPP) Commences.

Successfully piloted Bridge-to-Bridge Program assisting local youth relocate to Sydney (and return) for education, training or work opportunities.

2001 We continued to deliver:

  • Job Pathway Program;
  • Jobs Placement, Employment and Training;
  • Community Support Program;
  • Eurobodalla Aboriginal Youth DoCS Programme;
  • Job Network;
  • Links to Learning;
  • Commences Labour Hire.

2002 Secured significant new business including:

  • Community Work Coordinator Services in the Eurobodalla and Shoalhaven;
  • Career and Transition Pilot in the Shoalhaven;
  • Mature Workers Program;
  • Personal Support Services.

Adopted the Australian Business Excellence Framework in operations.

2003 Job Network sites expand to 17. 150 staff now employed

New Programmes Commence:

  • Moruya Youth Refuge reopened;
  • Moruya Youth Centre;
  • Aboriginal Reconnect Service;
  • Links to Learning Shellharbour Contract.

2004 New Contracts Commence:

  • Eden Youth Centre;
  • Moruya Film Project;
  • Volunteer Home Visiting Service;
  • Indigenous Families First.

2005 Group Training in the Trades– Balance of NSW & ACT.
Campbell Page wins:

  • NSW Aboriginal Employment and Business Award
  • Shoalhaven Bushcare/Landcare/Coastcare Award Outstanding Volunteer Services and Commitment to the Shoalhaven Environment.

Chief Executive Officer, Xavier Crimmins, elected to National Employment Services Association (NESA) Board.

2006 Second major expansion with 15 new sites being established. Staff numbers now over 200.

New Services Commence:

  • Personal Support Program,
  • Disability Open Employment Services,
  • Job Placement Employment and Training Program,
  • Community Work Coordinator Services.

Campbell Page wins Australian Business Excellence Framework Bronze Award

2007 Awarded DEWR contract for the delivery of Vocational Rehabilitation Services from 23 sites across QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC and SA.

Commences Drug and Alcohol Programme in Eden NSW in response to community need

Five year Strategic Plan adopted.

Campbell Page wins Diversity@Work Leadership and Excellence Award for Employment and Inclusion of Indigenous Australians

2008 Campbell Page adopts new corporate structure that sees us transfer from an Incorporated Association to a Company Limited by Guarantee.

Campbell Page wins Diversity@Work Employment and Inclusion of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Award Small – Medium Business

2009 Appointed as Rehabilitation provider to WorkCover SA

2009 Major winner in the Government’s Universal Employment Services Tender for delivery of JSA from 1 July 2009 - Campbell Page expands current operations opening 48 new offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Eastern Victoria, Sydney and South East Queensland. Community Employment Hubs introduced at all Employment Services locations.

2010 Awarded contracts for delivery of major services such as Australian Apprenticeships Access Program, Disability Employment Service, Indigenous Community Support Service and Youth Connections.

Acquired employment, community and training services of Tasmanian based organisation STEPS.

2011 Launched social enterprise Recruitflex, delivering flexible temporary and permanent recruitment services.

Established Campbell Page UK Limited and accepted by the United Kingdom Government onto the Framework for the Provision of Employment Related Support Services in South West England.

Released State of Our Community Reports for 25 Employment Service Areas in which Campbell Page operates, as part of long-term research agenda.