Newsletter Featuring Updates, Newsletter Developments and the People Who Drive the Business
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Issue 1 | Summer Edition Issue December 2014 CDC Victoria’s quarterly newsletter featuring updates, Newsletter developments and the people who drive the business In this issue: 6 All in the family Getting fresh 7 1 CDC Victoria Newsletter | Unite! Caring for our Community widows provides them with the easiest way to get to the A monthly free bus service cemetery. From L to R: CDC Victoria’s Group Operations Manager, George Konstantopoulos, General Manager, Nick Yap, Even though there is actually a public bus Brianna Secoulidis, Kashia Beech and Jordan McFarlane - from the Fresh Program, Western Bulldogs CEO, Simon Garlick provides Brimbank widows that goes to the cemetery, it stops across the and Western Bulldogs Chief Commercial Officer, Nick Truelson. with a safe, comfortable ride highway, which is quite a distance away. The only access to the cemetery from the highway that the lower fare evasion (as measured by to visit relatives at Keilor bus stop is via a precarious overhead bridge Welcome! the PTV) is a direct result of your good efforts, that is not sheltered from the strong winds and supported by these initiatives. Cemetery rain, making the journey very difficult for these Dear Colleagues, elderly folk, most of whom use walking aids and Besides this, we have acquired a new payroll Eleven times a year, a free bus service run by Welcome to the inaugural issue of Unite! Our sticks. system and hope to implement it before Winter CDC Victoria picks elderly passengers up at official quarterly newsletter. 2015. You will also notice that radios in your St Albans Market and transports them to and Driver, Goran Stankovic is well acquainted with At a Head Office Christmas function in buses will be upgraded and now come with from Keilor Cemetery. The monthly bus service the widows, having driven them on the free bus duress capability. December 2013, I recall saying to colleagues happens on the first Tuesday of every month service about 5 to 6 times a year. that I am not Graeme Davis; and that change The year ahead will also see the launch of (except in November) and is testament to CDC “This service is a really good thing. We have to was inevitable. the new Regional Railway and this will impact Victoria’s commitment to serving the community. remember that one day we too will be old like nearly all our networks. Aside from Oakleigh, I must admit that even as I said that, I had no Many of these widows have been them so I like to joke with them, every other bus network is planned to change idea what changes we would go through. In make them comfortable and just with nearly every service we run affected in utilising the CDC bus service that 12 months, we have been transformed; and as I chat with them,” said Goran. some way. There will be some people who will is run out of Sunshine Depot for I’m so glad we hope you agree - to a more progressive, united years and look forward to their once company. be affected and even unhappy about these “ “I’m a representative of my changes. However, our experience in Williams monthly gathering where they can have this service company so if I do a good job then 2 We commenced 2014 with a focus on June Landing and in the Brimbank area suggests get together and catch up. The because I get to people will know that this is a good 2015 - which marks the end of the 7-year that the greater majority will benefit from these widows also appreciate the bus visit my husband company.” 3 contract with government to operate changes. Since the implementation of the service greatly because many of Metropolitan bus services. These contracts have changes in Williams Landing, our patronage them would not be able to get to at least once CDC Victoria will continue to a 3-year extension and the business set itself has doubled. We will certainly build on our the cemetery otherwise. a month. run the free bus service from St goals to ensure we secured this by focussing on Alban’s Market to Keilor Cemetery communication with you in regards to these 82-year old, Tina Scettar who comes ” delivering greater value for money under our changes to the Regional Railway. at 9.45am on the first Tuesday of from Deer Park to use the service, current contract. every month (excluding November) In closing, on behalf of the Board and your is so grateful for the bus because in 2015. We look forward to welcoming more In July, we rebranded and launched our new management team, I would like to wish you and this is the only way she can get to the cemetery elderly passengers on board to utilise the website, adopted PTV livery and new operating your families a safe and joyous Christmas. May herself. service in the coming year. brands. We introduced CDC Ballarat and CDC 2015 be filled with many personal blessings. “We have kids but they are often busy with Geelong; giving the community a brand they If you know of anyone who could benefit from work so this is the only chance I get to visit,” can associate with and call their own. Over Best regards, our free bus service from St Alban’s Market the next few months, you will see yet another said Tina. Nicholas Yap to Keilor Cemetery or need more information transformation as Westrans and Eastrans unite 80-year old, Julie Konikkos has been religiously about this, contact, Chloe Black at 9390 0111. under one banner, CDC Melbourne. General Manager using the free bus service for This newsletter exemplifies the work of our over ten years. community engagement with the Victorian Cover credit: Our tagline “Linking people, places and communities” comes alive in this group shot. “I’m so glad we have this Maori Wardens and our partnership with the From L to R (Back row) CDC Victoria’s Group service because I get to visit my Western Bulldogs Fresh Program. We also Operations Manager, George Konstantopoulos, currently sponsor two Victoria University General Manager, Nick Yap, Western Bulldogs (WB) husband at least once a month. Achievement Scholarships. It is our belief and CEO, Simon Garlick, WB Chief Commercial Officer, I also come to see some other experience that in working with the community, Nick Truelson and bus driver, David Powell. relatives in this cemetery so I (Front row) Brianna Secoulidis, Jordan McFarlane, really love having this service,” we can model right behaviours and in time, Kashia Beech - from the Fresh Program. restore respect for bus drivers. We also believe said Julie. The free bus service allows the elderly widows to travel Call for submission! A new addition to the CDC Victoria family or a new in comfort, rain or shine, and Unite! Issue Two, Is Open for Submission! addition in your family? Or would you like to share an original recipe or tips on how to enjoy a healthier Is there something worth mentioning at your depot? lifestyle? Email [email protected] with Unite! | CDC Victoria Newsletter CDC Victoria Newsletter | Unite! A member of staff who goes beyond the call of duty? your story ideas now! New to the family CDC Victoria is pleased to introduce its two latest Let’s celebrate Security first Fare evasion appointments - Ravneet Walia who has been appointed By now, you’ve probably seen the “See as Service Delivery Manager at CDC Altona, effective 20th 2014 is a very special year for six of our something, say something” posters on our October and Michelle Jacinto Ho - appointed as Manager dedicated and loyal staff members, who have of Community Engagement from 5th November 2104. buses, at bus stops and in the public domain. down notched up 25 years of service. And you’ve probably heard all about IS and ISIL CDC Victoria is proud to announce that its Ravneet joins CDC Victoria after moving from our Northmead depot in Sydney where he managed a fleet in its many forms and abbreviations. But what fare evasion rates are now below the 10 John Ludviksen of 160 vehicles, and 250 drivers. Michelle has extensive does all this mean to you as an employee of percent mark. This is according to recent experience in Marketing Communications, Product Stephen Tillson CDC Victoria. survey results published by Public Transport Development and Branding with a speciality in Product Victoria (PTV); and is definitely a milestone Management. Stan Rizeski While there is still no known to be acknowledged as it highlights the We are sure Michelle and Ravneet will be assets to the Fred Caruana direct threat, result of a proactive revenue protection and company and we welcome them on board. Harold Pitcher Victoria Police community engagement strategy. recommends that Tony Meek According to PTV, the overall fare evasion we remain vigilant rate for buses stands at 12.7 percent. Not and the recent only are our fare evasion levels lower than Besides enjoying an honorary lunch at PTV/DTPLI’s the overall rate but we are commited to The Strand in Williamstown on 29th October, On patrol “See something, further reductions across our network of the men were presented with a gold watch say something” services, said Group Operations Manager, You probably and commemorative glass trophy by General campaign literally George Konstantopoulos. recognise the familiar Manager, Nick Yap. hits the nail on faces of the Victoria the head. Our proactive measures Maori Wardens Inc “These awards are our way of showing our (VMWI) who have So while you appreciation for all the hard work they do CDC Victoria’s community engagement plan been patrolling our are driving, on your way to work and we are delighted to celebrate this special includes partnering with the Victoria Maori buses this year.