Toll Today March 2011 - TOLL Group

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Toll Priority GetIT!
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thank Toll Priority with a
framed photograph of
the participants.
Toll Priority is a proud supporter
of workVentures, a social
enterprise that aims to reduce
economic and social disadvantage.
WorkVentures supports individuals by
removing barriers to overcome their
economic and personal hardships.
One program run by WorkVentures is
iGetIT! – a computer training program
specifically targeted at indigenous
youth. The program teaches
indigenous and disadvantaged youth
about basic computer assembly and
de-bugging. To conduct the program,
WorkVentures uses decommissioned
computer equipment donated from
corporate Australia.
Training is arranged in partnership with
organisations already working with the
target group that have identified
participants interested in gaining basic
computer skills. The program provides
participants with the opportunity to
learn new skills and build confidence
and motivation to apply for employment
or enrol in further training.
Learning is hands-on and based
around a personal project of rebuilding
a computer to take home at the end of
the course. Everyone who successfully
completes the project will take away
the computer they have personally
rebuilt from components supplied
by WorkVentures.
Most recently, Toll Priority has assisted
WorkVentures with delivery of
equipment to the remote community
of Miniyerri, Hodgson Downs, located
approximately 270km south east of
Katherine, Northern Territory.
The Miniyerri course was delivered
in partnership with iS australia.
WorkVentures delivered two projects
in the community. 17 participants
successfully completed the course
and earned a PC. Additional computers
were donated by WorkVentures to the
community. The course represented a
Toll Bids Farewell to Andrew Price
After 13 years at the top, General
Manager at Stream Solutions,
andrew Price has decided to
move on.
Andrew was the joint founder of Stream
with Tom Pongrass in 1998. Over the
past decade, Andrew has grown
Stream to be a leading independent
print management provider in Australia.
Most recently Andrew’s focus has
been on transitioning Stream into
a fully integrated Toll business.
Andrew believes it’s the right time for
him to move on from this role. He will
continue to work at Toll until 6 May
2011 on special projects, reporting
directly to Maurie Tattle, General
Manager of Toll Priority. He then intends
to take an extended holiday during the
European summer, with the potential
to review opportunities at Toll upon
his return.
As of 1 January 2011, the new General
Manager of Stream is Clive Steele.
Clive has been with Stream since 2001,
great opportunity for the residents of
Miniyerri, who were able to learn new
skills and gain recognised certification.
In November WorkVentures’ Chief
Executive Officer, arsenio alegre,
and Production Manager, Don Quinn,
visited Toll Priority. They presented
Toll Priority General Manager, Maurie
Tattle, with a framed photograph of
the participants of the Miniyerri course
as a gesture of appreciation for the
ongoing support Toll Priority has
provided the iGetIT! program. n
and has most recently held the
position of Director of Business
Development. Greg Higgins will
replace Clive as Director of Business
Development. Several new initiatives
will be announced over the coming
months as Stream affirms its a clear
leadership position in the print
management sector.
We would like to take this opportunity
to thank Andrew for his contribution to
the business and wish him bon voyage
for his upcoming travels. n
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