Strategic Actions - Restructuring Costs (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Item]
Restructuring liability Beginning of Period	$ 2,207
Restructuring charges (benefits) incurred	(1,170)	(3,785)	0
Payments for Restructuring	(2,837)
Restructuring liability End of Period	540	2,207
Severance Charges
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Item]
Restructuring liability Beginning of Period	1,081
Restructuring charges (benefits) incurred	62
Payments for Restructuring	(818)
Restructuring liability End of Period	201
Consulting Charges
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Item]
Restructuring liability Beginning of Period	336
Restructuring charges (benefits) incurred	(1,099)
Payments for Restructuring	(1,425)
Restructuring liability End of Period	10
Lease Termination & Other Charges
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Item]
Restructuring liability Beginning of Period	790
Restructuring charges (benefits) incurred	(133)
Payments for Restructuring	(594)
Restructuring liability End of Period	$ 329