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THE TRANSFIELD SERVICES BUSINESS MAGAZINE40transfieldservices.cominterface [In our communities]SCHOOLS TEAM SUPPORTSINDIGENOUS BUSINESSESOur Transfield Services NSW Schools Team has recently committed its supportto the New South Wales Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSW ICC), to worktogether in providing better opportunities for the Chamber’s members andIndigenous businesses across the state.The NSW ICC has previously held a successful consultative relationship withour Transfield Services NSW Schools Team. With our commitment to increasingopportunities for Indigenous people and their communities, Transfield Serviceshas offered to support the Chamber and its work in supporting Indigenousbusinesses.The commitment to work together not only helps the Chamber continue tosupport its members, but also assists Transfield Services with Indigenousemployment and procurement objectives by working in partnership on mutualgoals.NSW ICC’s Paul Jamieson says: “We are extremely pleased and grateful for thesupport and sponsorship offered by Transfield Services. It is a clear indication ofthe company’s commitment to engaging with the Indigenous community andthe Indigenous Business Sector.”“Transfield Services have a fantastic team working behind the scenes and wecan see that there will be significant inroads made into Indigenous procurementand employment in the future.”Transfield Services was awarded the Whole of Government Facility ManagementServices contract to provide Asset Maintenance Services (maintenance andcleaning) to the Hunter & Central Coast regions as well as Cleaning Services toSchools, TAFEs and otherGovernment Agency sitesacross the Northern andWestern Sydney regions inJuly, 2011.From left to right: Transfield Services’ Georgina Gillett, NSW ICCDirector Steven Adams, NSW ICC Chairperson Debbie Barwick andTransfield Services’ Leah Gabolinscy seal the deal.Creating partnershipswith organisations thatincrease Indigenousopportunities is directlyin line with TransfieldServices ReconciliationAction Plan.Connecting withcommunitiesEasternwell has helped 14 differentcommunity groups, clubs and associationsthroughout the Surat Basin and Pilbara byawarding over $20,000 in grants as part ofits new Community Grants Program.The program was launched in August 2011to provide financial and social assistanceacross the country through fundingpartnerships with community groups, clubs,associations and committees.The latest round of community grantsattracted over 100 applications. All of theapplications were carefully assessed in linewith the grants criteria. The EasternwellCommunity Grants Committee were verypleased to award grants to a diverse rangeof clubs and associations for projects rangingfrom a community garden, men’s shed, juniorsports equipment, resuscitation mannequinsand educational toys/books to name a few.Easternwell’s Chief Executive Officer, TroyCampbell, says: “Our Community GrantsProgram is one way Easternwell canconnect with its local communities. We arecommitted to helping organisations acrossAustralia, particularly in the Surat Basinand Pilbara regions and hope the fundingprovided to each group will help bring longlasting benefits to the local community.”Roma Community Menshed received $2,000for the purchase of new tools to help engagewith more men from the community. Thegoal of the Menshed is to build capacity andsocial capital in the ‘shedders’ to improvetheir health and to help them feel goodabout themselves. This helps the shedders to
transfieldservices.comTHE TRANSFIELD SERVICES BUSINESS MAGAZINE41“Our Community Grants Program isone way Easternwell can connect withits local communitiess ”stay connected with or re-engage with theircommunity and in turn, maintain or improvetheir physical well-being.Eligible groups may apply for funding up to$2,000. For more information visitwww.easternwell.com.au/ourcommunity.The board andthe beautifulProject Administrator for Infrastructure’sPolk County project in Florida, BrendaPerdue was recently named Board Memberof the Year for Keep Polk County Beautiful(KPCB), a non-profit organisation focusedon litter prevention and beautificationprojects in Polk County.Since joining KPCB’s Board of Directors in2010, Brenda has volunteered many hoursof her time representing Transfield Servicesat community events. Her efforts includeProject Administrator for Infrastructure’sPolk County project in Florida, [centre]Brenda Perduepreparing, cleaning, setting up and breakingdown events. In July 2011, Brenda acceptedthe position of Secretary of the Board ofDirectors and has also helped secure sponsorsfor fundraisers and other KPCB events.KPCB Executive Director, Katie Glass, says:“Brenda jumped in with both feet. She hasencouraged the company she works for toparticipate and help at our many events andher family-owned business has become aproud event sponsor.”KPCB held its 2010-2011 Annual Awards andFundraiser last November in Lake Wales,Florida. Awards were presented to groups,individuals, businesses, municipalities andcommunities that clean up and improvethe aesthetics of Polk County. TransfieldServices received a certificate for being anenvironmental sponsor.Crunch time forsocial enterpriseOur Garrison Support Services – SouthernVictoria Regional Relationship Manager,Shane Walden, has used his businessmentoring skills to help turn an idea for anew social enterprise into reality.The Crunch is an initiative of Social Traders,a non-profit organisation that supportsand encourages the establishment ofcommercially viable social enterprisesthroughout Australia.The Crunch guides a small number ofselected enterprises through a challengingbusiness planning process. Each enterpriseis paired with a student from MelbourneBusiness School and a business mentorfrom leading Australian corporations.Shane Walden was selected as thebusiness mentor and played a pivotalrole in the business planning and pitchpreparation process by social entrepreneurMark Polsen for the enterprise, Our ShedCommunity Resource Centre.Our Shed uses wood from donated palletsto create kindling which is then sold tooutlets in neighbouring communities. Theorganisation primarily engages with sociallymarginalised and financially disadvantagedmen and women in the local community.Shane Walden says: “Our Shed is very mucha one-man band, and this program allowedMark the opportunity to receive operationadvice, a robust review of his initiativesand presentation of a number of alternateoptions. I enjoyed the opportunity to stepout of my own business and transfer myknowledge into a different scenario andto work with a team that was distinct andunique from my current experience. Mark’senthusiasm and drive provided me a sparkthat I carried back to my own workplace togood affect.”Mark’s business proposal was received withpositive results from the Social Tradersjudging panel and has become a fullyoperational and sustainable business.THE ONE PLACE FOR ALLYOUR MARKETING NEEDSBrandShop is your one-stop shop for anything from case studies to PowerPointtemplates, our global image library to the latest annual report, and merchandise tostandard company statements.Presentation TemplatesStationeryCorporate BrochureCorporate Presentation PackGlobal Capability HandbookStandard Company StatementsIndustry and Service Fact SheetsCompany PublicationsImage LibraryMerchandise and more...Just log on to TransNet and look for BrandShop on the left-hand menu underResources and Tools.QUESTIONS? Contact marketing@transfieldservices.com
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