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Community
Brickworks is committed to social responsibility in our communities, and we aim to make a valued contribution to our communities.
Children’s Cancer Institute
Brickworks is a long-standing partner with the Children’s Cancer Institute (CCI), the only independent medical research institute in Australia dedicated to research into the causes, cure and prevention of childhood cancer. Brickworks became partner of CCI in 2002 with the first pledge made towards the CCI Capital Appeal of $70,000. To date, Brickworks’ total partner value exceeds $4 million dollars, comprising of direct and indirect sources of revenue, including corporate and staff donations, state fundraising, sponsorships and supporting CCI events. The reporting period for the CCI partnership is the 2020 calendar year and the team at Brickworks raised $196,028, helping CCI move closer to achieving the vision of curing all children with cancer. Brickworks staff offer their time and efforts to drive a range of fundraising activities for CCI, including the Diamond Ball and Build for a Cure initiative. Fundraising efforts were significantly impacted, with most events cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Brickworks Charity Committee implemented the 2021 CCI Engagement Plan to enable suitable fundraising activities to occur to during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Staff Donations
The ongoing company support for CCI’s work has been supplemented with staff donations, primarily through the Casual Friday program. In return for a payroll donation of $2 per week, staff are issued with a ‘Care for Cancer Kids’ shirt to wear with their casual clothes on Fridays. 2020 saw the Brickworks staff contribute an amazing $58,448 through the Casual Friday program.
Australian Bushfire Support Campaign
Supporting Bushfire Victims
The Wooroloo Bushfire started on 1 February 2021 while Perth, WA was under a COVID-19 lockdown. The devastating fire destroyed 86 homes and displaced hundreds of local residents.
For the second year, Brickworks Building Products offered to help bushfire victims rebuild their homes. For any home built with Austral Bricks, Brickworks’ Building Products will replace all bricks, free of charge, including delivery. For homes constructed from other building materials, Brickworks will assist in the re-build, with 50% off all materials in the Brickworks Building Products portfolio. This initiative is available to bushfire victims for two years. For Terms and Conditions see our website www.brickworks. com.au/bushfire-relief During FY2021, 73,320 bricks worth $61,517 were donated to nine households affected by bushfire.
Endure for a Cure
