Posts by Makayla Rimington
What does Social Procurement mean for your business?
GROW Gippsland recently provided ‘Social Procurement for Suppliers’ training at The Goods Shed in Warragul to guests from health, mining, local government, education, training, infrastructure and local business. Presentations from Colin Young from Industry Capability Network, Emma Hammond from Health Purchasing Victoria, Nina Axaris from West Gippsland Healthcare Group and Wayne Crowley from TAFE Gippsland added to the…
Read MoreGROW in Practice: A snapshot of 60 Compact Members
On November 18, GROW Gippsland celebrated 60 incredible Compact Members! Adding to our first 28 businesses celebrated in February, local executives and council members, organisation members, community members, businesses owners and the GROW Gippsland team welcomed the next group of leaders into the program. Congratulations to (in no particular order):🌟Adra Group🌟AGA🌟Baw Baw Shire Council🌟CPB Contractors🌟East…
Read MoreTurning trash into an employment treasure
Employment prospects have been developing in East Gippsland for those with barriers to work in a very unassuming place – the local tip. Beginning 10 years ago, founded by members supporting young people into work, the Bairnsdale Recycling Enterprise Incorporated has held an important role in the area as a place to build on your…
Read MoreWorking together
GROW Gippsland recently supported Compact Members Traralgon H Hardware in their Trade Event. The team welcomed local suppliers, business owners and tradesmen to gather over some roast meats, salad and beer to discuss their businesses capabilities. Makayla and Peter from GROW Gippsland, along with Jeanie from the Latrobe Valley Authority, spoke to Gippsland suppliers about…
Read MoreIf you can see it, you can be it
Formed in 1978, the Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperatives (GEGAC) objective was to improve and support the health of the Aboriginal community in East Gippsland and surrounds. Over almost 50 years since it’s opening, the organisation has expanded, now employing over 160 people across the areas of health, education, culture and social services. The…
Read MoreA very meaningful relationship
AFL players believe that every young person should have an opportunity to succeed. And that’s exactly what their official charity, Ladder, exists to do. Through mentoring and chances to expand their life and work experiences, the Ladder program supports young people to build a fulfilling life. Ladder operates in the Latrobe Valley through the…
Read MoreLocal suppliers playing part in sporting complex project
A $8.5 million redevelopment project at Cameron Sporting Complex in Maffra is determining 95% local spend. The project, supported by Compact Members, Latrobe Valley Authority and Wellington Shire Council, along with Maffra Amateur Basketball Association and Maffra Gymnastics Club, includes the redevelopment of the existing gymnastics area, construction of two new multi-purpose courts and refurbishment…
Read MoreSocial procurement on the road and rail
Compact Members Latrobe Valley Enterprises have been chosen to provide high visibility signage and reflective road signs for the North Western Program Alliances Level Crossing Removal Project in Reservoir. Original post: https://bit.ly/2OMVoyp GROW Gippsland encourages the act of Social Procurement which occurs when organisations use their buying power to generate social value above and beyond…
Read MoreBusiness Support Service ready to help
Latrobe Valley Authority recently launched the Business Support Service, a free, confidential and flexible support service for people who either have a business or are thinking of starting one. The pilot service is highly tailored to your business, as the team work alongside you to achieve your business goals, and provide the information that is…
Read More“A real agency and choice around the students learning”
GROW Gippsland recently sat in on a ‘delivery’ themed workshop of the Broadening Horizons program hosted at Traralgon College. The workshop was attended by school and industry partner representatives, some of which are GROW Gippsland Compact Members, as they discussed their progress and experiences of the program so far. The workshop included an activity where…
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