A Local Partnership has Created Employment Opportunities for 5 local Mums

For many local mums returning to the workforce after spending time raising their family can be daunting. Some have limited skills and a lack of recent work experience and many are just unsure how the will juggle their family commitments with work.

A local partnership between PVS Workfind (previously IPA) and Metro Apartments on Bank Place - Melbourne, is helping mums to balance their responsibilities, learn new skills, work with an understanding employer and together they have secured employment for five local mums.

“Some of the unemployed mums I meet have not been in paid employment for over 10 years, so it’s understandable that they need some extra support and encouragement to find their way back into work.” Said Ben Giacomantonio, Employment Coach at PVS Workfind.

Juliette is a young single mother who was struggling to return to work but with the support of PVS Workfind Juliette is now working at Metro Apartments.

With support from PVS Workfind consultant, Mal Noori, Juliette went to a Parenting workshop which helped her to overcome some of her barriers to returning to work and realize she was not alone. Together, as Juliette began to look for work they also set realistic goals, stepping stones to help her to re-enter the workforce.

The PVS Workfind team gave Juliette support and guidance, which kept her motivated toward success and when she was ready to return to work Ben contacted Mr Harsha Karanarutna, Property Manager of Metro Apartments Bank Place on her behalf to set up an interview.

The hotel were looking for a part time room attendant who was keen, had the ability to be trained to become a weekend supervisor and asked Ben to set up an interview with Juliette. The next day Ben supported Juliette in her interview and she was offered a position to start within a few days.

Juliette successfully commenced employment one month ago and with continued Post Placement Support from Ben Giacomantonio to both herself and the employer she is rapidly becoming a valued member of the Metro Apartment team.

“When I first met Harsha from Metro apartments here in Melbourne, we discussed the difficulties local mums were facing when returning to work, not long after we were meeting again to discuss potential candidates and government incentives to create opportunities, and now we have five mums working there” Said Ben.

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Donna Kelly finds a home away from home in the heart of the big smoke

A night in Melbourne is always good for the soul.

It’s that city fix, a glimpse of the fast life and a chance to catch up with favourite restaurants and haunts.

My husband and I decided to train it down. It’s cost-effective, saves on driving stress, avoids tolls and drops you right in the heart of Melbourne at Southern Cross Station.

We had packed light so we decided to stroll up Collins Street to Bank Place and our accommodation Metro Apartments. These are ideally located between the station and the Bourke Street Mall. It’s also within easy walking distance of places like Southgate and the Crown casino, and offers a home away from home with a one bedroom apartment including fully-equipped kitchen along with microwave and dishwasher and even a washing machine/dryer for extended stays.

Our apartment was absolutely incredibly quiet. While the neighbouring Mitre Tavern was still pumping when we arrived back about 11pm after our night out, all was quiet upstairs in room 906.

After checking out our accommodation, and dumping our bags, we headed out for a Friday afternoon drink and found ourselves seated outside at the restaurant just next door. We enjoyed a beer and watched Melbourne go by before deciding to take in Beneath Hill 60. Again we skipped the tram and wandered to the Hoyts opposite Myer.

It was dark by the time we came out and we decided to tram up Elizabeth and then Collins back to our apartment. The tavern, the oldest pub in Melbourne, was now in full swing, although we couldn’t work out if it was the same crowd from 2pm or just a new shift of well-dressed workers. After a break, and checking out the news of the day, we made our way to Little Bourke Street and our favourite Japanese restaurant, Kunis. We always choose the bar so we can watch the sushi chefs weave their magic, like with our moriawase dish a mixture of sashimi and sushi pieces. My husband always asks for extra wasabi which the chefs find amusing. He says it clears his head.

Dinner over we decided to walk back and enjoy the mild autumn night. There are often reports of violence in the city streets but I always feel safe, perhaps because there are so many others out taking in the prettily-lit street.

After a fantastic sleep we woke early, 8am, and, despite asking for an 11am checkout, we were off again by 10am with the receptionist only too happy to look after our bags until our return. Being Saturday there was no choice but to tram down to the Queen Vic Markets. We strolled a few aisles and. With a few parcels starting to weigh us down, bought a shopping cart. We felt middle-aged but then looked around to see we had been about the only couple without one.

Then it was off to the fresh food market to fill a pre-purchased chiller bag with huge prawns, whiting tails, smoked ham and a tarmasalata dip.

We jumped on a tram to Collins St, another to Bank Place and then strolled down to Southern Cross Station in time for the 3.15pm train.

And while it’s nice to spend time in the big smoke, it’s also lovely to watch the country return as the train wends its way back home.


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Metro Apartments on Bank Place - In the CBD - stylish yet affordable 25/06/2010

Located in a unique 100-year old Victorian building complete with rough hewn bluestone façade, Metro Apartments on Bank Place in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, sets a new benchmark for stylish yet affordable inner city accommodation.

According to George Bedwani, chief operating officer of Metro Hospitality Group, this particular property continues to defy the economic climate, maintaining strong occupancy despite a downturn in leisure and corporate travel to Melbourne during the last financial year. “The serviced apartments are very popular and enjoy significant repeat business, largely due to their central location, personalised service only a boutique hotel of this size can offer and its competitive rates.

“Guests have the luxury of staying in a fully serviced studio or one-bedroom boutique apartment in one of the city’s central and most exclusive locations, with rates starting from $125 per night for a studio room and $135 for a one-bedroom apartment,” Mr Bedwani said.

Metro Apartments on Bank Place attracts leisure and corporate interstate visitors, as well as the regional Victorian leisure market. The apartments also appeal to Melbournians looking for unique weekend accommodation for the opportunity to experience the vibrant soul of their own city.

Tucked away down an atmospheric inner city cobbled laneway, the apartments overlook a heritage listed piazza home to the highly applauded Syracuse Restaurant and the popular Mitre Tavern. The piazza introduces visitors to Melbourne’s charming lanes and city precinct with its range of cafés, restaurants and enticing shopping.

Bustling by day and alive with al fresco dining at night, this inner-city location is a short stroll away from all of Melbourne’s popular attractions: Bourke Street Mall, Federation Square, Southgate Centre and Crown Casino. Guests can hop on one of Melbourne’s famous trams to spend the day at the MCG or the National Gallery of Victoria or go shopping in chic St Kilda and Chapel Street. Evenings may find them eating Italian on Lygon Street or taking in a show at the Victorian Arts Centre – only a short ride by taxi.

The apartments’ chic exterior and surrounds are reflected in the interior’s understated style, quality furnishings and fittings. The 60 studio and one-bedroom apartments all feature queen sized beds, contemporary furniture and sleek grey and glass en suites. The suites include a fully equipped kitchen and laundry so guests can self-cater.

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Metro Apartments on Bank Place defy tourism slump (Metro Hotels Melbourne Accommodation)

Located in a unique 100-year old Victorian building complete with rough hewn bluestone façade, Metro Apartments on Bank Place in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, sets a new benchmark for stylish yet affordable inner city accommodation.

According to George Bedwani, Chief Operating Officer of Metro Hospitality Group, this particular property continues to defy the economic climate, maintaining strong occupancy despite a downturn in leisure and corporate travel to Melbourne during the last financial year.

“The Apartments are very popular and enjoy significant repeat business, largely due to their central location, personalised service only a boutique hotel of this size can offer, and their competitive rates.

“Guests have the luxury of staying in a fully serviced studio or one bedroom boutique apartment in one of the city’s central and most exclusive locations, with rates starting from $125 per night for a studio room and $135 for a one bedroom apartment,” Mr Bedwani said.

Metro Apartments on Bank Place attracts leisure and corporate interstate visitors, as well as the regional Victorian leisure market. The Apartments also appeal to Melbournians looking for unique weekend accommodation for the opportunity to experience the vibrant soul of their own city.

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These boutique apartments are located in Melbourne's CBD, walking distance to the famous Bourke Street Mall, Crown Casino and Southbank Promenade. The 1-bedroom apartments feature separate living and dining areas, as well as a full kitchen. As an added bonus, the Metro Apartments on Bank Place is offering an extended checkout of 11am.

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This deal is valid for stays seven days a week until 31 August. Book by 12 May.

How to book: To make your booking online with Metro Apartments on Bank Place, click here.

Metro Apartments on Bank Place (Serviced Apartments Melbourne)

Boutique serviced apartment accommodation in Melbourne's CBD, Metro Apartments on Bank Place provides easy access to a large variety of restaurants, boutique bars and coffee shops and is in walking distance to Melbourne's famous Bourke Street Mall, the Southgate complex, Crown Casino and South bank Promenade. Major Sporting venues are just a short tram ride away like the Rod Laver Arena, Telstra Dome and the MCG.

With 4 star self-contained studio's and one-bedroom apartments, Metro Apartments on Bank Place is ideal for both the business or leisure guest seeking comfortable and convenient yet affordable accommodation in central Melbourne.

Shopping in Melbourne is second to none, and Metro is walking distance to the great shopping areas of the city including Bourke Street Mall, Myer and David Jones, Melbourne Central, Southbank and Southgate, the Paris end of Collins Street and DFO Spencer and the new DFO South Wharf, and of course the Queen Victoria Market. As if that wasn’t enough reception staff will be glad to give you tram and shuttle information to get you to the South Melbourne Market, Bridge Road Richmond, Chapel Street South Yarra, Chadstone the Fashion Capital – the largest shopping centre in the Southern hemisphere – and many other world class stores and shopping areas.