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The Sarina Russo Group employs over 700 staff in Queensland and Victoria. From the small beginnings in 1979, Sarina Russo started her company teaching just nine students. Today, over 5,000 students graduate annually from the Sarina Russo Schools, Australia and over 25,000 people are placed into employment by Sarina Russo Job Access (Australia) each year.

Sarina Russo Group includes:

• Sarina Russo Job Access (Australia) provides a FREE employment service within it's network of locations throughout Queensland and Victoria, and places over 25,000 people into employment each year.
• Sarina Russo Schools | Australia trains up to 5000 students each year in Brisbane and is recognised as one of the largest privately owned education training institutes in Australia.
• Russo Recruitment provides clients (at a fee) with a customised recruitment service for all their permanent, temporary and contact staffing needs, ensuring the most suitable person for all skills, specialist and executive positions.
• James Cook University Brisbane is Russo Higher Education in partnership with James Cook University (JCU) who have established a campus in the heart of the Brisbane Central Business District, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Sarina Russo Apprenticeship Services provides a total employment solution for employers, Australian Apprentices and jobseekers. A one stop shop for all your apprenticeship needs. Providing free services, advice and assistance.
• Sarina Russo Open Employment Services provides specialist assistance and services to people with a disability in Melbourne who need ongoing support to help find and maintain open employment.
• Global TESOL Australia provides the world's most popular English Language Teaching course, so you can then travel and explore overseas while teaching English.

www.sarinarusso.com.au

Markson Sparks! is Australia's premier publicity, celebrity management and events organisation.

Commencing operation in 1982, we have grown to become one of the most innovative and successful publicity companies in Australia. Since 1994, our event management division has led the way in organising many of Australia's most high profile political, charity, corporate and fund-raising events, with headline guests including former US Presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush Snr, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Nelson Mandela, Rudy Giuliani, Al Gore and Dr Alan Greenspan.

We are proud and excited to be working with Malcolm Quinn on the visit to Australia in November of Donald Trump.

Since 1993 we have created and managed over 150 charity and corporate fundraising dinners giving over $35 million dollars to charity.

Covering 510,000 square metres (the equivalent of two city blocks), it is one of the largest and most diverse entertainment complex's of its kind in the world, housing two hotels the five-star Crown Towers and the four-star-plus Crown Promenade Hotel. Both are within easy access to in excess of 45 restaurants and bars, emporium of over 30 retail boutiques, several night clubs, cinema complex, interactive entertainment arcade, a live cabaret-style venue, plus the 24-hour Crown Casino, the biggest gaming facility in the Southern Hemisphere featuring 2500 gaming machines and 350 gaming tables including 50 poker tables in the largest poker room outside the America. Such is its popularity Crown receives more than 15 million visitors per year and has become a key part of Melbourne's identity since its opening in 1997.

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Recently named Deluxe Hotel of the Year 2008 by the Australian Hotels Association (NSW), Sofitel Sydney Wentworth delivers a luxury experience with a touch of French inspiration. Located in the heart of Sydney's central shopping and business district, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is only minutes away from the Opera House, The Rocks, the Harbour Bridge and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. With 436 guest rooms and suites, the five star facilities all successfully blend 21st century interior design with the hotel's heritage-listed traditions.

The comfort and well-being of our guests is absolutely essential. During your Sofitel experience, we want you to feel as if the hotel was your second home. The intimacy of the guest rooms includes luxurious French bathroom amenities and the exclusive new Sofitel MyBed. Refinement continues throughout your stay whether it's a work out at Elix'r Health Club, relaxing in Club Sofitel with deluxe hors d'oeuvres and French champagne, a spa treatment or indulging in a Lenôtre Afternoon Tea in the Sofitel Lounge.

Our guests choose Sofitel for the supreme care and attention that we give to their well-being in the hotel. Their entire stay is characterised by a unique atmosphere, created by highly personalised service. Our total commitment is to satisfy our guests' expectations by delivering an experience that truly touches their senses and endures long after we have offered a fond farewell.

Sofitel Gold Coast

Luxury at Sofitel Gold Coast.

Perfectly located in the Gold Coast's most cosmopolitan heart is Queensland's newest benchmark for world class five star hotels, Sofitel Gold Coast.

Idyllically positioned in the centre of thriving Broadbeach, only 200 metres from the beach, beachside parks and an array of savvy shops, cafes and restaurants, it features access by monorail to Jupiters Casino and is just a short stroll to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

From the moment you enter the foyer, the understated style of Sofitel is impressive with its spectacular eight metre high three-dimensional artworks and divine sculptured flowers arrangements.

One of the most unique elements is undoubtedly the guest library which features a fascinating collection of Australian and international authors, daily international and national newspapers and a continually changing art exhibition by regional artists. The beautifully appointed 295 rooms include 4 executive suites and 17 luxury ocean spa rooms, all offering breathtaking Pacific Ocean or Hinterland views. Rooms exude comfort with contemporary furnishings, individually controlled air-conditioning, stunning marble bathrooms with separate bath and shower, private balconies, LCD televisions and movie channels with high-speed internet connection.

Hotel facilities include the award winning lounge bar kitchen concept - Room81. On3 the popular pool side restaurant and TC's Bar and Gaming Lounge. A divine outdoor sun deck area overlooks the Gold Coast hinterland, and the deck area surrounds two magnificent pools and a Spa - one heated to a glorious 24 degrees all year round.