John Fitzgibbon, Founder and Director of CLOS – Cross Laminated Offsite Solutions has provided this story relating to Be Inclusive. Please provide a brief background and some context: I joined GROW in 2018, after being introduced to Liz Everist by Ben Hassett (formerly Built now H4 Projects). Ben and I were both working as team...
Read moreLeigh Bartlett CEO of Barwon Adolescent Taskforce (BATForce) has provided this story relating to ‘Advocate and Collaborate’. Please provide a brief background and some context: BATForce has been working in the G21 region for over 40 years, with a simple vision: to improve opportunities for young people through advocacy, education, the strengthening of networks for...
Read moreJodi Woods, Owner of Gleaming Genies Cleaning Service has provided this story relating to Spend Local, Spend Social. Please provide a brief background and some context: We’re a Geelong based cleaning business specialising with both commercial, industrial and domestic clients. We joined GROW a few years ago because I was impressed by their values and...
Read morePaul Wilson, Senior Corporate Account Manager of MultiSkills Training has provided this story relating to Advocate and Collaborate. Please provide a brief background and some context: MultiSkills Training have been in Geelong for 2.5 years offering training in civil construction and high-risk work licenses. What steps did you take to make a change? They joined...
Read moreRob Brown, Chief Chance Creator at Fruit2Work has provided this story relating to Spend Social & Be inclusive Please provide a brief background and some context: Fruit2Work is a certified Social Enterprise that creates chances for people who have been impacted by the justice system through transitional employment. We deliver fresh fruit, milk, pantry staples...
Read moreAt the recent Jobs Victoria Information session, we heard about the new supports and wage subsidies to help local employers. Read the overview here and view slide presentation here Watch the Infomation session here For more information, please contact Leah on leah@givewhereyoulive.com.au
Read moreCraig Whitford of Rendine Constructions has provided this ‘Be Inclusive’ story (create safe and supportive workplaces for all our community). Please provide a brief background and some context: Rendine Constructions joined GROW in 2018. As they work with local architects and engineers, purchase local products such as steel, flooring, roofing, windows and use local sub-contractors,...
Read moreQ&A with Liz Everist from GROW & Elly Hanlon from Hanlon Industries Audio Transcript from GROW Compact Action Network zoom meeting Friday 30/7/2021 I’m Elly Hanlon from Hanlon Industries. Hanlon industries is a two-decade old independent family owned and run company specialising in steel fabrication and commercial construction. We provide a range of service including...
Read moreNarelle Lehmann, Senior Administrator of Faggs Mitre 10 Belmont Timber has provided this story relating to Be Inclusive. Please provide a brief background and some context: Faggs Mitre 10 Belmont Timber have a history of supporting new staff who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. We’re committed to do this as ‘business as usual’ as part of...
Read moreMany thanks to those who attended our virtual Compact Action Network meeting on Friday 30 July, 2021. It was great to hear from some of our GROW partners about how we can work towards equitable opportunities for all of our communities. If you missed the meeting, please take some time to check out their edited...
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