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About IDEAL Placements

Supporting our local communities since 1995.

For over 25 years, IDEAL Placements have been working across the Mackay region supporting our local communities by giving back. We pride ourselves in supporting and changing lives through the power of employment, training and community connections.

We have grown into a diverse and dynamic company providing a range of services to people living in Mackay, Whitsundays and surrounding areas. Focusing on meeting individual needs while still providing choice when considering employment options, IDEAL Placements delivers multiple programs in five office locations as well as providing flexible delivery options such as services2you in more remote locations.

Our Service include:

Disability Employment Services (DES)

Workforce Australia

  • Transition to Work (TtW)
  • Career Transition Assistance (CTA)

Employer Recruitment Services

Ticket to Work

IDEAL Placements partners with key community stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for our participants, such as:

Supportive local employers and businesses

Community support services and industry groups

Local schools, Registered Training Organisations and other Education Institutes

Allied health professionals both locally and via technology links

Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce Inc. (CCIQ)

The Department of Social Services (DSS)

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)

Services Australia

We Are Proud To Be A Child Safe Organisation

IDEAL Placements is committed to ensuring that children, young people and families are given the highest level of support and attention while they are accessing services.

We understand and recognise that young people have a right to the same human rights as adults but also have the right to special protection because of potential vulnerabilities.

Here at IDEAL Placements we take seriously the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and have consciously embedded the principles across all our systems.

Mission, Vision & Values

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Mission

IDEAL Placements will provide quality services that improve the lives and increase quality of life and participation in an inclusive society.

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Vision

Externally – to be the preferred service provider.

Internally – to maintain accuracy and efficiency in the provision of service delivery.

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Values Statement

We aim to encourage independence in our clients and to give them self-confidence and accept responsibility for their decisions. We understand that independence requires a holistic approach, so we view each person individually. Independence requires the integration of physical, emotional, social, and environmental aspects of life. We value knowledge and appreciate its role in assisting people to participate in the decisions they make.

Governance Committee

Our Governance Committee members support IDEAL Placements to achieve our strategic direction both within business and community.

Trudy Marr

Trudy Marr

Chairperson

Michael Obst

Michael Obst

Director and Secretary

Annabel Cussen

Annabel Cussen

Director

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Personal Assistant

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