NorthStar (formally NRESS - Northern Regional Employment & Support Services) is a not-for-profit community business that has been operating in the Northern Region of Melbourne since 1991. In this period, the service has expanded to four offices at Epping, Reservoir, Greensborough and Heidelberg in response to the needs of the clients for whom we provide a service. These service outlets are strategically positioned in close proximity to Centrelink offices and public transport and cover the northern region of Melbourne.
NorthStar is free service to eligible people in the region and this is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. NorthStar is highly respected in the community and business sectors with alliances to assist clients in their employment endeavours.
NorthStar has a Quality Assurance system to ensure that the service we provide meets best practice principles (see QA).
NorthStar has a wealth of experience working with and for our clients on a one to one basis. We are positive about nurturing the skill and talents of each individual and have a passion for advocacy on their behalf. At each of our service outlets we have trained and dedicated staff that provide a free service that include:
- computer and internet access
- use of stationery and office equipment such as phone, fax etc.
- one-to-one and group training on developing job readiness skills
- assistance with sourcing training opportunities
- assistance sourcing specialist services
- assistance with forms and paperwork
If you are seeking to return to work and receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP), NorthStar offers flexible support to make that transition.
Our locations:
NorthStar Epping
725-727 High Street, Epping Vic 3076
Telephone (03) 9408 5299 Facsimile (03) 9408 9324
NorthStar Reservoir
206 Broadway, Reservoir Vic 3073
Telephone (03) 9460 2258 Facsimile (03) 9460 9914
NorthStar Greensborough
25 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough Vic 3088
Telephone (03) 9435 7198 Facsimile (03) 9434 0507
NorthStar Heidelberg
1A 104 Mount Street, Heidelberg Vic 3084
Telephone (03) 9458 1566 Facsimile (03) 9458 1477
Email
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