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.
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
| Next Steps Info Session and Virtual Info Session | We are planning another in-person event and virtual information sessions in March 2025. We will update this webpage and share the details with workers through the administrators Grant Thornton. Send us an email at retrenchments@dewr.gov.au if you would like us to contact you when the events have been confirmed. | Details will be confirmed soon. |
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| Cardinia Jobs and Skills Showcase and Workshops | Come along and connect with local employers, learn about current vacancies and discover future employment pathways at the Cardinia Jobs and Skills Showcase. The event will feature free workshops including resume and cover letter writing and interview skills. | 10 am to 1:30 pm, Wednesday 26 March Cardinia Cultural Centre Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham. |
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.
Please consider any personal or sensitive information you include, as it may be shared with another government agency or authorised parties.