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received sound and speech therapy enabling him to overcome his disability and participate in the hearing world. Through Thiess’ support
and assistance, funds were also raised at the Gala Ball enabling the centre’s vital programs and initiatives to continue in 2017. From
humble beginnings to present day, Thiess has been an important part of the centre’s 25 year success, and in 2017 the relationship will see
the hearing screening program delivered to regional Queensland mining communities.
Sedgman was proud to support the beyondblue mental health initiative, with a number of their people supporting a fund raising drive.
Sedgman was acknowledged as a beyondblue ‘Fundraising Legend’ for their contribution in 2016.
In May 2016, WestConnex contractor, the CPB Contractors Samsung John Holland Joint Venture (CPBSJH), was able to support the locally
disadvantaged community nearby the project. Partnering with local charity organisation, the Exodus Foundation, CPBJSH facilitated the
donation of several hundred pieces of furniture, white goods and bedding from the former Phillip Lodge Motel in Ashfield. Founded in
1989, the Exodus Foundation strives to combat disadvantage in Sydney's inner west by providing food, social health and wellbeing
services to those who need it most.
CPB Contractors’ project team at the Acute Services Building Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand provided some Christmas cheer for
children in the hospital over the holiday season. Many of the 200 workers on the project met to hand over toys donated by the team and
the project’s subcontractors. Because the 75 bed children’s ward is very close to the construction zone, and is full at this time of year, the
team wanted to do something that would help add some fun to the children’s day and distract from the noise and activity outside.
Hospital staff said they were overwhelmed by the ‘incredible generosity’ of the CPB Contractors workers and subcontractors.
In 2016, CIMIC relocated its head office to a new, sustainable facility at 177 Pacific Highway, North Sydney (see ‘Innovating to deliver
projects’ section of this Sustainability Report for more detail) which also serves as the headquarters for all of the Group’s NSW
operations. In moving from the former head office at St Leonards, which had been the Group’s base since 1984, a range of furniture and
other goods were surplus to requirements. Some of these were donated to the CatholicCare ‘Out of Home Care’ program at West
Gosford on the NSW Central Coast which provides care for children and young people from 0-18 years of age who are not able to live with
their own families. Other surplus furniture was donated to The Salvation Army, to generate financial support for the Salvos’ varied social
and community service programs, and some also went to the Rough Edges charity that helps homeless people in Darlinghurst.
In 2016, CIMIC sent two volunteers from the Group (including a 2016 civil engineering graduate) to build a 40-metre long pedestrian
bridge in Rwanda alongside employees from HOCHTIEF. The project was delivered in partnership with the charity organisation Bridges to
Prosperity. Building this new bridge will help local residents to avoid a dangerous crossing which, during the rainy season, cuts them off
from work, markets or schools. Estimates suggest that this project will benefit 5,780 people directly and another 9,280 indirectly.
COLLABORATION WITH INDUSTRY AND NGOS
The Group has built strong relationships with industry and not-for-profit groups, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), at
local, regional and national levels, as part of our commitment to achieving sustainable outcomes for the Group, our industries and the
broader community.
We partner with and/or are members of groups such as:
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AusIMM (Australasian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy)
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AustCham (Australian Chamber of Commerce)
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AUSTMINE (Australian Mining Equipment and services
export association)
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Australian Industry Group
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Australian Constructors Association
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Australian Health Promotion Association
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Australian Mines & Metals Association
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Central Queensland Mine Rehabilitation Group
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Chamber of Commerce Local Industry Networks
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Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME)
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Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia
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Committee of Economic Development Australia
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Diversity Council of Australia
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Green Building Council of Australia
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Hear and Say
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Hunter Coal Environment Group
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ICN Industry Capability Network
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Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia
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Minerals Council of Australia
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New South Wales Minerals Council
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QBCC Licence
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QCoal Foundation
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QRC (Queensland Resources Council)
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Queensland Resource Council
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RACQ CQ Rescue Mackay
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RACQ CQ Rescue Capricorn Reconciliation Australia
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Resource Industry Network
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Royal Flying Doctors Service
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South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy
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STEM Queensland Academy of Science, Maths and Technology
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Supply Nation
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University of Queensland
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Women in Mining (NSW, WA, QLD)
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Women in Resources National Awards
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Workplace Giving
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International Society of Explosives Engineers
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Hong Kong Construction Association
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Indonesian Contractors Association
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Masters Builders Association Malaysia
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Singapore Contractors Association Ltd
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