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Covid-19 Update

To help ensure the safety of our staff and reduce the risk of Covid-19, the Custom Media team will work away from our office from Monday, March 30 until further notice.

To help ensure the safety of our staff and reduce the risk of Covid-19, the Custom Media team will work away from our office from Monday, March 30 until further notice.

As flexible, loyal and committed professionals, we are fully equipped to work remotely and will continue to faithfully serve our clients, colleagues and the business community at normal capacity.

We will keep our normal business hours of 9:30am–6:30pm and contact details:
03-4540-7730
inquiries@custom-media.com

We wish you all well in these very difficult times and please don’t hesitate to ask us if you need our help.

Best wishes,
Robert Heldt
President

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