Social outcome policy

As part of Maintenance Contractor agreements with Evolve Housing, our regular contractors have social outcomes obligations that they are required to meet that go towards improving the lives of our residents.

We have three contractors, who have all contributed to different social outcomes projects. Some of these projects are outlined below.

BUSINESS TRAINEESHIPS Our contractor Willowdene Constructions sponsored 50% of our Business Trainee program in the 2020–2021 financial year, as part of their social outcomes obligations.

The traineeship was open to all residents of Evolve Housing, and clients of our Opportunity Pathways program, and was a paid opportunity.

The program involved working with us 2 days a week for 26 weeks and completing a Certificate III in Business (funded by us) at an in-person course for 2 days a week.

Over their period of employment with us, the trainee worked across all departments so that they had an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained during their study. Tasks to be performed included applying office and teamwork skills, applying knowledge of WHS legislation, using business technology, organising workplace information, utilising a knowledge management system, and working with customers.

The Business Traineeship successfully ran from February till June 2021, and we are hoping to run the program again next year. TENANT EMPLOYMENT As part of their social outcome’s requirements, SR Constructions provided a work placement for Evolve Housing tenant Anna to provide administrative support during the CHP Capital Works program.

While the program is now complete, Anna has been permanently employed by SR Constructions and is looking to undertaking further training through her role there. For more information on Anna’s story, go to page 52.

WARATAH CONSTRUCTIONS HELPING IMPROVE SDA PROPERTY Our maintenance contractors, Waratah Group Services, donated their time and services to one of our Specialist Disability Accommodation Group Homes in December 2020.

The team donated their time to spruce up the property for residents, including concreting paths for backyard access, adding a pergola area with retaining walls, installing a sensory garden, doing landscaping and more.

Our support partners at Ability Options also donated outdoor seating and a BBQ for residents to enjoy over the summer.

These works helped to improve amenities for our residents and provided an enabling environment and opportunity for interaction and social inclusion among residents, carers and families.