If you need to speak to someone about the impact your retrenchment is having on you and/or your family, reach out to a service listed in the section Looking after yourself below.
Access to the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG)
The Australian Government has agreed to allow early access to FEG for employees of Oceania Glass. Employees can lodge a FEG claim online by visiting Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG).
Employment support
The Australian Government provides a wide range of supports and services for any worker who loses their job.
All Oceania Glass employees are encouraged to attend a Next Steps Information Session, (either in-person or online) to hear about the free services available to help you find work, access training and where to get financial advice and other information you may need.
Events
| General virtual information session | We are hosting a virtual information session to highlight the free supports and services that are available to help you find a new job, get access to training and get financial advice. | 9:30am on Wednesday 2 April 2025 Meeting links have been circulated via the Oceania Glass HR team. |
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| Employer Networking Event | Come along to an Employer Networking Event for Oceania Glass employees. This is a great opportunity to meet with local employers, explore current job opportunities, and have real conversations about your next career move. Bring copies of your résumé. | 10:00am – 12:00pm on Monday 7 April 2025 Chisholm Dandenong |
| FEG virtual information session | We recently hosted a FEG information session for Oceania Glass employees. This session was recorded. | A link to the recording has been circulated via the Oceania Glass HR team. To request the link to the recording send an email to: retrenchment@dewr.gov.au |
Help with finding work
Immediate assistance is available to all retrenched workers to help you find a job, access training or help you decide on your next steps.
If you haven’t received the links to the virtual session, please email retrenchments@dewr.gov.au.
Free support with:
| Workforce Australia is the Australian Government’s employment service. If you have been retrenched, you and your partner can access immediate support for up to 3 months before and up to 6 months after your retrenchment date. You don’t necessarily need to be eligible for Income Support payments to access this support. | Find a provider - Workforce Australia Enter your location and select “Workforce Australia Provider Services” from the left-hand side menu to find a Provider near you. |
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| Support for people aged 45 years and over | Personalised assistance and practical support with job searches and applying for a job, identify your existing skills and how they can transfer to a new job or industry. Build your confidence, improve your computer skills, and identify the job opportunities in your local area. | Career Transition Assistance |
| Job support for Young People aged 15-24 | Support for young people aged 15-24 to find work (including apprenticeships and traineeships), training and local community services. | Transition to Work |
| Job support if you’re living with Disability | A Disability Employment Service (DES) Provider can help you find suitable work. | Job Access Call: 1800 464 800 |
| National Customer Service Line | Call or email if you need help with finding a Provider or have questions about programs or services. | Call: 1800 805 260 Email: NationalCustomerServiceLine@dewr.gov.au |
Victorian Government retrenched worker assistance
The Local Employment Transition Service (LETS) can help during a retrenchment process. There’s also a range of Jobs Victoria services that can provide support if you’re finding it hard to get a new job.
For more information contact jobsvictoria.lets@ecodev.vic.gov.au.
Financial assistance and advice
| Financial assistance | People older than 22 and below the pension age may be eligible for income support payments. * a copy of your Letter of Termination (or Consultation Letter) and your last payslip will be required. | Payment and Service Finder Apply online or call: 132 850 |
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| Financial Counselling | If you feel concerned about your financial situation, speak with a financial counsellor as soon as possible. | National Debt Helpline Mob Strong Debt Helpline, for Indigenous Australians |
| Financial Information Service | Services Australia’s free Financial Information Service (FIS) is available to everyone. | Call: 132 300 (Say “Financial Information Service” when prompted). |
Redundancy and entitlements information
| Advice for anyone that has lost their job | Information and links to redundancy information and services available to anyone experiencing retrenchment. | What’s Next? |
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| Redundancy pay and entitlements | The Redundancy Information Statement (RIS) outlines your rights and entitlements when you’ve been retrenched. | Redundancy Information Statement |
| Tax and Retirement | ATO information about redundancy payments. | Redundancy and early retirement (ATO) |
Looking after yourself
| Health and Wellbeing | Losing your job can be a difficult time. Talk to someone about taking care of you and your family’s mental health. | Beyond Blue |
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| Support for young people | Mental health support for young people aged 16-25 years. | Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation Call: 1800 650 890 |
Other helpful resources
| Mature Age Hub | Information on services and supports specifically for mature aged workers looking for work or wanting to upskill. | Mature Age Hub |
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| Search Job Vacancies | Search Workforce Australia’s current job vacancies. | Workforce Australia for Individuals – Job Search |
| Changing careers | Help with identifying careers or jobs that match your skills and experience. | Job Switch (Workforce Australia) |
| Training and job options | Advice on looking for work, finding training or exploring other job options. | Your Career |
| State government support | Supports available in your State. |
Contact
If you have any questions about your redundancy entitlements or any employment-related matters, please email oceaniaglass@au.gt.com.
For any enquiries about employment supports and programs and other services, please email the Retrenchments team at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations on retrenchments@dewr.gov.au.
For any enquiries about the Fair Entitlements Guarantee, contact feg@dewr.gov.au or the FEG Hotline on 1300 135 040. The FEG Hotline operating hours are Monday to Friday (AEDT 9 am to 5 pm).
Please consider any personal or sensitive information you include, as it may be shared with another government agency or authorised parties.