Webuild is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing community partnership with Clontarf Foundation - empowering their mission to enhance the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem, and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men around Australia.

As our organisation progresses into the second year of our third Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, this partnership renewal showcases its success in creating positive impacts in our community and aligns with our guiding vision to enable equal participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across the nation-building projects we deliver.

Last year was our tenth year of partnership with Clontarf Foundation, and we had the opportunity to get involved in many Clontarf initiatives including the Clontarf Cup Football Carnival in WA, Karratha High School Football Session, hosting students on a site visit at the Waitsia Gas Project site, attending the Year 12 Leadership Morning Tea, and Clontarf Northwest Employment Forum.

Since 2014, the business has actively supported Clontarf Foundation, engaging with students at events, Open Days and project site visits to encourage their interest in STEM careers and the engineering and construction industries.

Marco Assorati, Senior Executive Vice President Operations Oceania Webuild said: “Through our longstanding partnership with Clontarf we have been privileged to create positive impacts in the lives of many young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. Clontarf’s growth is testament to their commitment to these young men, and this three-year partnership agreement represents our belief in their program.” 

Gerard Neesham, CEO Clontarf Foundation, said: “Strong partnerships are vital to our program’s success. They not only provide our young men with exposure to real-world career pathways, but also reinforce the value of commitment, teamwork and discipline. We’re deeply thankful for Webuild’s long-term support, and for the opportunities they help create for our Academy members.”

Clontarf Foundation now have over 12,000 participants and 162 Academies operating across six states/territories in Australia, employing over 600 dedicated staff members. 

Clontarf Foundation has been successful in supporting young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to improve their self-esteem and confidence through supportive relationships, a welcoming environment, and a diverse range of activities, enabling them to engage positively in education, employment, and society.

You can find more information about Clontarf Foundation, as well as how you can donate, on the Clontarf Foundation website.

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