Brighton Dunes Office
Closed from 3:00pm on Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
Re-opening from 9:00am on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Children’s Services
Support as usual.
Client Support Unit and Reception
Support as usual (with reduced staffing).
Community Supports
Running as usual, inclusive of public holidays for Mentoring and ISS clients who have expressed interest.
Corporate Offices
Closed from 5:00pm on Tuesday, 24 December 2025.
Re-opening on Monday, 5 January 2026.
All staff are required to access leave, unless there is a genuine operational requirement to work. Executive approval is required for staff working during the above shutdown period.
Please note: Pay period 30/11/2025 to 13/12/2025 will be paid 17/12/2025 – CBB as usual Friday 19/12/2025.
Pay period 14/12/2025 to 27/12/2025 will be paid 31/12/2025 – CBB as usual Friday 02/01/2026. There will not be any off cycle payments made between these dates.
Facility Services
Envirocare:
Open (except public holidays) with reduced staffing.
Cleaning Services:
Open (except public holidays) with reduced staffing.
Catering Services:
Open (except public holidays) with reduced staffing.
Home and Living Supports
Support as usual.
Holiday Programs available to Home and Living clients who have pre-registered interest.
ICT Help Desk
TBC
INC Café
Closed from Monday, 22 December 2025.
Re-opening on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Infrastructure
Closed from 12:00pm (noon) on Friday, 19 December 2025.
Re-opening on Monday, 5 January 2026.
During this period, after-hours processes will apply and contractors will be available for emergencies only.
Minda Allied Health
Minda Allied Health:
Closed from 5:00pm on Friday, 19 December 2025.
Re-opening on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Aquatic Centre:
Closed from 1pm Saturday 20 December 2025.
Re-opening on 7am Monday 5 January 2026.
Minda Housing Limited
Closed from 5:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2025.
Re-opening on Monday 5 January 2025.
MyPath
Closed from 3:30pm on Friday 19 December 2025.
Re-opening on Monday 5 January 2026.
Rostering
Support as usual by Resourcing Coordinators – who can be contacted on 1800 959 511.
Resourcing Planners and Advisors will be working with reduced cover from Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Monday 5 January 2026 (between 8:00am to 4:00pm) – excluding public holidays.
SALC
Closed from 5:00pm on Tuesday 23 December 2025.
Re-opening on Monday 5 January 2026.
Stores
Stores Christmas Closure & Ordering Deadlines – Please Read Carefully
Ordering & Delivery Schedule
Last day to submit approved orders:
- Monday, 15 December 2025 (by 4:00pm)
(If your Manager is not available to approve, don’t forget the option to change approvers!)
Last day for deliveries:
- Thursday, 18 December 2025 (up to 11:30am)
Final collection window:
- Friday, 19 December 2025 (until 11:30am)
Re-opening for collections:
- Tuesday, 6 January 2026 for collections only for this week
Deliveries to recommence:
- Monday, 12 January 2026
Double Order Option
To cover the two-week closure:
- Last orders can be doubled based on PAR levels
- Please plan ahead and confirm with your Manager
Support Coordination
Support Coordination will operate a skeleton staff during the office closure period.
