Through the Ventia Awards, we acknowledged the achievements of our Most Outstanding teams and individuals by making a combined donation of $10,000 to local charities of their choice.
And thanks to everyone to everyone who voted: Beyond Blue has been selected as the 2018 Ventia Awards People’s Choice Charity.
Find out more about the charities selected below.
Selected by Ventia Corporate Project Team (Most Outstanding Our Values Live Integrity Award)
This charity is all about maintaining integrity for those who are homeless across Australia by providing free of charge clothes washing and shower services, along with meaningful conversations. They work in many regions and are soon looking to expand into NZ.
Why they were selected: “The charity aligns well with our ‘live integrity’ value and the role Orange Sky plays in supporting communities,” says Sarah McCarthy from the project team.
Selected by the NIFM Network Operations Centre Team (Most Outstanding Our Values Deliver Excellence Award)
3 million Australians are living with anxiety or depression and beyondblue provides information and support to help them achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Why they were selected: “The team decided this one as it’s very pertinent given the rise in mental health issues recently. I know from experience that some mental health related issues are very treatable yet often overlooked,” says Michael Dalton from the team.
Selected by the WA Transport Team (Most Outstanding Our Values Demonstrate Leadership Award)
Bloodwood Tree Association provide tangible support and skills to Aboriginal people in the Pilbara region to help them secure long work and provide for their families.
Why they were selected: “We selected Bloodwod Tree as we have directly seen the great work they do to breaking down barriers to employment for Aboriginal people in the communities we operate in and we want to continue to support them.” says Tony DiFelice from the WA Transport Team.
Selected by the Ventia Boral Amey Joint Venture team behind the portable post hole puller (Most Outstanding Our Brand Award – Putting Safety and Health Above All Else).
Carrie’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation aims to raise desperately needed funds towards research into brain cancer and discovering a cure.
Why they were selected: “This charity is close to the team’s heart as one of our family members has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer. With more than 1,600 people in our region diagnosed with brain cancer each year, there is always a chance that our team and the wider Ventia team will be impacted,” says Nicholas Franklin on behalf of the team.
Selected by Dr John Hunt (Most Outstanding Our Brand Award Being Known for Our Talented and Engaged People)
The vision of the Cathy Freeman Foundation is simple but ambitious: An Australia where Indigenous and non-Indigenous children have the same education standards and opportunities in life. The foundation’s programs broaden horizons and supports Indigenous students to experience their full potential in school.
Why they were selected: “The foundation supports around 1600 indigenous students and families from remote communities in QLD and NT to improve school attendance and educational outcomes. The work they are doing aligns with Ventia’s approach to supporting aboriginal participation on our remote area projects to achieve more sustainable outcomes for their communities,” says Dr Hunt.
Selected by both the Ventia Boral Amey Joint Venture team (Most Outstanding Our Values Award Be Enterprising) and Barangaroo Remediation team (Most Outstanding Brand Award Bringing Technology to Deliver New and Innovative Ways of Working)
MATES in Construction was formed to reduce the high level of suicide among construction workers. The MATES in Construction program is based on the simple idea that “suicide is everyone’s business” and that if the building and construction industry is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of workers and to reduce suicide then it cannot be left to the mental health professionals, but rather everyone in the industry must play their part.
Why they were selected: “Suicide claims too many in our industry. As a team we have seen first-hand the great work Mates in Construction do by coming on site to raise awareness through training and enabling our team to identify the signs if a colleague might need extra support,” says Ben Ready on behalf of the team.
“The stats for suicide among construction workers are astounding; 210 per year – close to one every working day. With a project team of around 100 I think it’s pretty likely that we will know someone who is going through something that could lead to thoughts about them ending their life. We need to initiate a cultural change and ensure the support is available – and ongoing education costs money. Supporting MIC allows us to give something back to the industry,” says Barangaroo Project team manager Adam Fletcher.
Selected by the Visionstream Wideband team (Most Outstanding Our Brand Award Providing Our Clients and Their Customers with Excellence in Service Delivery)
The Salvation Army provides support in many ways to individuals and communities in need. Services range from helping put food on the table and gifts under the tree for families in crisis at Christmas to supporting after-school programs in disadvantaged communities.
Why they were selected: “We selected the Salvation Army as they are always there for those in the community who need help to reach out to and ask for support,” says Trevor Daveney on behalf of the team.
Selected by a Victorian-based Visionstream team (Most Outstanding Our Purpose Award)
The SoupBus provides an after-dark meal service to Ballarat’s homeless and less fortunate through the cooperation and support of the Ballarat community. SoupBus aims to create dignified and respectful interactions with those in the community who are in need of the greatest assistance
Why they were selected: “We are currently connecting the nbn in Ballarat, Victoria where Soup Bus operates. By making a donation we have the opportunity to further support the local community. The charity’s aims also which resonates with Ventia’s PURPOSE, VALUES and BRAND,” says Alexandra Floca Contracts Manager and member of the award-winning team.
Selected by the Sydney Water Cattai Hub Team (Most Outstanding Our Brand Award Creating Value for Our Clients Through the Delivery of Low Cost Solutions)
The Kolling Foundation is the official fundraising partner of the Northern Sydney Local Health District including Royal North Shore Hospital, Ryde Hospital, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and the Kolling Research Institute. The foundation is driven by a single mission – to ensure people enjoy good health throughout their lives, from birth until old age.
Why they were selected: “We wanted to make a donation to support sick children and through the foundation our donation will support the paediatric ward of the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney – which Ventia provides facility management services for,” says Darren Mackey on behalf of the team.
