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Wheelchairs for Kids is a Western Australia– based charity that builds all-terrain wheelchairs for children with limited mobility, distributing them free of charge to communities around the world. Read More

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26 Mar, 2026

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AU and NZ Advisory Group | Australia

Kevin Obern joins the OCS Australia & New Zealand Advisory Group

Over a long career in business, Kevin Obern has led organisations through growth, transformation and some of the tougher decisions that shape companies over time. Many in the New Zealand business community will know Kevin through his role as Managing Director of OfficeMax New Zealand, where he has led a nationwide business responsible for strategy, commercial performance and organisational capability across sales, supply chain, finance and transformation functions.

OCS Team

26 Mar, 2026

Australia | International Women's Day

Julia Yon: Trust, Discipline and the Art of Building Better Partnerships

Julia Yon never intended to pursue a career in facilities management. Her original goal was to be an actress. However, it turns out that years spent learning to read a room, perform under pressure, and understand what people truly mean, prepared her perfectly for the world of long-term, high-stakes commercial partnerships.

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09 Mar, 2026

Australia | International Women's Day

Give to Gain on International Women’s Day 2026

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 (IWD), we’re sharing stories told by women right across our Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand businesses. Wheelchairs for Kids is a working space, not a showcase. Tools are laid out. Parts are stacked within reach. Volunteers work steadily, checking measurements, adjusting fittings, and moving on to the next step.

OCS Team

07 Mar, 2026

Australia | Social value

Wheelchairs for Kids – From Wangarra to Wherever Its Needed

On a recent morning in Wangara, Western Australia, six of our OCS and Midcity colleagues stepped into a bustling factory as volunteers for a morning. Wheelchairs for Kids is a working space, not a showcase. Tools are laid out. Parts are stacked within reach. Volunteers work steadily, checking measurements, adjusting fittings, and moving on to the next step.

OCS Team

18 Dec, 2025

Australia | ESG | Leadership

OCS recognised for sustainability leadership

OCS Australia and New Zealand have received the Sustainability Leadership Award at Simprosium Sydney, recognising our “consistent and measured approach to environmental improvement across complex customer environments”.

OCS Team

23 Nov, 2025

Australia | Awards | Our People

OCS Recognised at Esker Customer Day as Finance Director Wins Advocate of the Year Award

Members of our finance team attended the Esker Customer Day in Auckland last week, hosted by FUJIFILM Process Automation. The event brought together organisations focused on improving financial processes, sharing practical experience, and discussing how automation is shaping the future of finance across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.

OCS Team

19 Nov, 2025

Australia | Our People | Social value

OCS joins forces with The Salvation Army for Carols in the Domain

For more than 40 years, The Salvation Army’s Carols in the Domain has brought Australians together to celebrate Christmas and support people in need. For many of those years, OCS Australia has been part of the effort, helping make this much-loved community event possible.

OCS Team

17 Nov, 2025

Governance | Health & Safety

Why ISO Standards Matter in Facilities Management

At OCS Australia, that framework is built on internationally recognised ISO standards. These systems guide how our colleagues plan, deliver, and review their work, providing the structure needed for safe, consistent, and reliable service – wherever we operate.

OCS Team

12 Nov, 2025

Leadership

Driving Sustainable Transformation Through People, Technology, and Purpose

Roland Salameh, CEO of OCS APAC & ME, on driving sustainability, innovation, and resilience in facilities management.

OCS Team

11 Nov, 2025

Australia | Industry News

Australia leads UN indoor air quality pledge – OCS’s role in creating healthier workplaces

Australia is leading the first United Nations Indoor Air Quality Global Pledge – an initiative that formally recognises clean indoor air as a basic human right. Led by the Australian Academy of Science and the Burnet Institute, the pledge brings together more than 300 global leaders and 150 businesses to improve indoor air quality across workplaces, schools, hospitals, and public spaces.

OCS Team

08 Oct, 2025

Appointment | Leadership

OCS Appoints Anand Kumar Jajoo as Regional CFO for APAC and ME

OCS appoints Anand Kumar Jajoo as Regional CFO for APAC and ME, bringing 25+ years of finance expertise and proven leadership.

OCS Team

16 Sep, 2025

Australia | Our People | Technology

Smarter finance, faster service: OCS adopts AI-driven automation

OCS New Zealand is introducing artificial intelligence and automation across our finance operations – a step designed to benefit both our colleagues and our customers.

OCS Team

08 Sep, 2025

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Kevin Obern joins the OCS Australia & New Zealand Advisory Group

Julia Yon: Trust, Discipline and the Art of Building Better Partnerships

Give to Gain on International Women’s Day 2026

Wheelchairs for Kids – From Wangarra to Wherever Its Needed

OCS recognised for sustainability leadership

OCS Recognised at Esker Customer Day as Finance Director Wins Advocate of the Year Award

OCS joins forces with The Salvation Army for Carols in the Domain

Why ISO Standards Matter in Facilities Management

Driving Sustainable Transformation Through People, Technology, and Purpose

Australia leads UN indoor air quality pledge – OCS’s role in creating healthier workplaces

OCS Appoints Anand Kumar Jajoo as Regional CFO for APAC and ME

Smarter finance, faster service: OCS adopts AI-driven automation

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Kevin Obern joins the OCS Australia & New Zealand Advisory Group

Julia Yon: Trust, Discipline and the Art of Building Better Partnerships

Give to Gain on International Women’s Day 2026

Wheelchairs for Kids – From Wangarra to Wherever Its Needed

OCS recognised for sustainability leadership

OCS Recognised at Esker Customer Day as Finance Director Wins Advocate of the Year Award

OCS joins forces with The Salvation Army for Carols in the Domain

Why ISO Standards Matter in Facilities Management

Driving Sustainable Transformation Through People, Technology, and Purpose

Australia leads UN indoor air quality pledge – OCS’s role in creating healthier workplaces

OCS Appoints Anand Kumar Jajoo as Regional CFO for APAC and ME

Smarter finance, faster service: OCS adopts AI-driven automation