Quadric is celebrating NAIDOC Week. Whilst we redevelop the Commonwealth Games Athlete’s Village into the Parklands development a high priority has been placed on Indigenous business participation and employment. It is great to see that initial targets in our IPP are on track to being more than exceeded, so there is much to celebrate. All site personnel are invited to our site BBQ in honour of the diversity within our current workforce.
Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. The service is designed to make it easy as possible for a young person and their family to get the help they need for problems affecting their wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. United Synergies is the lead agency for Headspace Caboolture and through representation from Incite PM, commissioned Quadric to construct the new 375m2 space.
As part of the Quadric’s social responsibility strategy named ‘The Quadric Project’, charitable funding was raised in the amount of $10,400.00. We are proud to be associated with a worthy cause such as this and would like to acknowledge those that participated in the project. See the full list of participants here:
Secure Access Systems – $500
RCR Cabinetmaking – $1000
Claffey Air Conditioning – $400
Continental Carpets – $500
Communications Services Queensland – $500
CBS Plumbing – $500
Thor Demolition – $1000
Viridian Glass – $500
K & G Ceilings – $300
Result: A total of $5200.00 was raised in funding to which Quadric doubled to $10,400.00
We would like to thank all of those generous people involved, who made this possible.
See more about ‘The Quadric Project’.
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On behalf the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney General, Quadric performed an upgrade to the Youth Justice Centre Building in Cherbourg. The project consisted of structural modifications, external earthworks, internal alterations, security services, and custom joinery. A key driver for the project was Indigenous economic participation, training, and community development.
Quadrics Managing Director Ben Scott points out that projects like this are provide benefits for all parties. “From a cost control point of view, the use of labour resources who do not have to travel can offer the client better value, from a corporate social responsibility side we can offer experience & training that fosters sustainable economic growth for local communities.”
With the assistance of the Local Aboriginal Council and several training providers, the project target of 20% Indigenous Employment and Training being exceeded by almost double; and with the project delivered on time, on quality, and below budget, all project participants are considering this a big success.
Quadric Foreman on the project, Julian Desland commented, “I enjoyed the experience, the guys were eager to learn, hardworking and did top quality work. They valued the opportunity to work with us and after the first week wanted to know if there was overtime. As a nature lover they taught me about the native plants and animals in the region, I like to think they taught me as much as I taught them.”
As part of “The Quadric Project – a social initiative”, Quadric will continue to engage in projects of high social value. Peter Kowald Commercial Director explains,’ Over the years Quadric has built a reputation by partnering in our local industry. Now that Quadric are expanding its base operations we are moving this model to the local communities whether it be a remote community or just around the corner.”
Quadric supports the work of the ‘Close the Gap Coalition’, “a grouping of Indigenous and non-Indigenous health and community organisations — together with nearly 200,000 Australians is calling on governments to take real, measurable action to achieve Indigenous health equality by 2030”.
For more information on “The Quadric Project – a social initiative”
Angel Flight Australia is a charity that co-ordinates non emergency flights for financially and medically needy people. All flights are free and may involve patients or compassionate carers travelling to/from medical facilities anywhere in Australia. Angel Flight pilots do not carry aeromedical staff or medical equipment so do not act as an alternative to the Flying Doctor (RFDS).
A $18,198.40 alteration to office space in Fortitude Valley to allow this worthy charity to allow the space to be more effective for their work.
The Quadric Project committed to $2750.00 in initial funding.
When Quadric Project Participants volunteer their time Quadric donates $44 for every hour volunteered. This comes to at total of $1870 in funding as follows:
Ben Morris donated 10.5 hrs of his time
Anthony Ho donated 8 hrs of his time
JP Kennedy donated 8 hrs of his time
Neville Wareham donated 5.5hrs of this time
Andrew Matthews donated 5 hrs of his time
Tim Chan donated 1.5 hrs of his time
Rowan Kerr donated 1.5 hrs of his time
Nick Williams donated 1.5 hrs of his time
David Struben donated 1 hr of his time
Quadric Project Contributors have donated to a total of $3044.00 in funding as follows:
Arnold Electrical & Data Installations – $1000
Wallline Pty Ltd – $1144
Wally Jones Painting – $220
CBM Air – $480
Gary Wood (Quadric Joinery Manager) – $100
Ben Scott (Quadric Managing Director) – $100
Result: A total of $7664.00 was raised in funding which equated to 42% of the contract value.
We would like to thank all of those generous people involved, who made this possible.
At Food Connectwe all share therisk. Our farmers jump out of bed excited, city folk get great produce, and that creates real community.
In Partntering with SVA BrisbaneYouthService, indigenous people, at-riskyoung people, people post-incarceration, and people with disabilities, are supported in the gameful employment for all manner of tasks.
The Community Art Project commissioned by Food Connect was made possible by a $1000 grant provided by Government, along with in-kind donations and support from organisations such as Quadric.
The Quadric Project raised materials to the value of $950 through our Quadric Project Contributor Minnis & Samson Stainless Fabrication.
This in-kind donation, allows the full grant to go to artists commissed for the piece.
Result: A total of $950.
www.foodconnect.com.au/
The Quadric Project is proud to sponsor the ‘Gentlemen of Darjeeling’ team of the Rickshaw Run.
“Imagine the quietest, fastest, safest all-terrain vehicle in the world…Now imagine the opposite. Three wheels, half a horse power and more fun than any other vehicle on planet earth, the humble Rickshaw is undoubtedly the ultimate long distance, off-road machine. Despite being designed for short distances on road.
Now imagine the bliss of trying to get this untrusty steed over the Himalayas or across the Rajasthan desert. This then is the Rickshaw Run; an unsupported maniac of an adventure which wobbles over thousands of miles of ridiculous terrain. Probably the stupidest and the best thing you could possibly do with two weeks.”
Result: $3000 was raised for Fred Hollows Foundation and Frank Water Projects.
See http://rickshawrun2013a.theadventurists.com/index.php?mode=teamwebsites&name=gentlemen-of-darjeeling for more.
The Quadric Project is proud to support Milena Butovski’s Cupcake Day two years running.
By registering, baking and fundraising for Cupcake Day for the RSPCA, you are part of an exceptional group of supporters who understand the importance of pets in our lives. The cupcakes help give a surrendered puppy a home, rescue a neglected pony, provide emergency surgery to an injured kitten and save thousands of lives.
Funds raised from Cupcake Day go back to help the shelters, clinics, Inspectors and animals in your home state. For example: if you are raising funds in Tasmania, your donations will help RSPCA Tasmania.
Nationally, the RSPCA received less than 3% of its funding from government so fundraising initiatives like Cupcake Day are vital to increasing donations and awareness of the fight to prevent animal cruelty.
$10provides an enrichment toy for a cat which assists in their behavioural development
$30provides bales of hay to feed the farm animals in our care
$40microchips a cat or dog to ensure that they always find their way home
$50subsidises the emergency boarding costs of the animals of victims of domestic violence*
$60provides warm bedding, heat pads and lamps to keep a puppy warm
$100subsidises medical treatment for an injured dog or cat
$200keeps an RSPCA Inspector on the road fighting cruelty
The Quadric Project donated $301 in 2012 and $200 in $2013, $500 in 2014, and $750 in 2015 = Total $1751
Tertiary Education Bursary
For the second year Quadric was invited to be involved in the Logan City Tertiary Educational Bursary Program in 2012.
Logan City Council and some of the most respected professional service organisations in South-East Queensland havecombined their resources to provide an opportunity for young people in Logan City wishing to undertake tertiary studies.
The aim of the bursary is to provide a source of financial assistance to young adults who are completing grade 12 and who have demonstrated sufficient commitment to be successful at tertiary studies. In particular, the bursary will be made available to students from families whose own financial resources are limited.
The Bursary is $3,000 for each student, spread over the first two to three years of the student’s course, depending on the study format of their course. Each annual payment is split into two or three instalments for each semester or trimester of the year.
The Quadric Project was excited to take over this opportunity and Ben Scott (Quadric Project Advocate) was pleased to be able to not only present the award but also to connect with the students.
Funding Amount: $3000
http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/community-support/grants/educational-bursaries
Relief in times of crisis, care when it’s needed most and commitment when others turn away. Red Cross is there for people in need, no matter who you are, no matter where you live.
We help tens of millions of people around the world each year and care for local communities in Australia and Asia Pacific.
With millions of volunteers worldwide and thousands of members, volunteers and supporters across Australia we can reach people and places like nobody else.
The Quadric Project has long been a supporter of the Australian Red Cross though not only direct funding, but also as a valuable connection to trade services for people of need.
Our list of participation is as follows:
A elderley man in need on Brisbane’s northside requried a toilet to be installed in his house following an operation which prevented him from accessing his bathroom via the stairs. Our Quadric Project Partner CBS Pluming provided in kind work to a value $400, Quadric provided funding to a value of $500 (of which the recipient wishes to pay back over time).
A person in need who was confined to a wheelchair badly needed a their shower to be resealed. Our Quadric Project Partner Megasealed provided in kind work to a value $300. Quadric also provided $300 in funding.
The Jaeys St Office which which houses staff and volunteers required air conditioning repairs. Our Quadric Project Partner James L Williams provided in kind work to a value $800.
A single parent family on Brisbane’s northside required carpet to their bare concrete floors. Our Quadric Project Partner Continental Carpets provided in kind work to a value $1000.
Another single parent famiy in Brisbane required carpet to their floors. Our Quadric Project Partner Master Kelwin Floors provided in kind work to a value $1200.
Total Contribution to date $4500
Edge Project Management 2012 Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer Sponsorship
2 DAYS. 200 KILOMETRES. 1 EPIC RIDE.
August 18-19, 2012. Riding throughout Queensland’s scenic countryside in two days. Sure,it sounds like a lot — and it’smeant to be. But make no mistake, this event isn’t just for athletes or cycling enthusiasts.
The Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer is for anyone who wants to challenge themselves for a great cause. All you need is motivation, a bike and a helmet. The money you raise for The Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer will benefit the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, one of Australia’s largest and most successful medical research institutes.
Funding Amount $500
http://br12.conquercancer.org.au/site/PageServer?pagename=br12_aboutevent
The Quadric Project Sponsored 10 children’s with terminal illness for tickets to the annual Movie Day, a special gift to children and their families in need.
Surplus funds are used by the RBWH Foundation to support the life-saving work conducted at the hospital through the purchasing of vital pieces of equipment and funding world class clinical research.
Result: $500 was donated by Quadric in 2012 and a further $300 in 2013. A Total of $800
The ‘Child Safety Handbook’ is compiled, produced and distributed by the QLD Police Legacy with forewords by the Commissioner of Police, Premier & Minister for Police. In keeping with the focus of caring for children and families, QLD Police Legacy are producing the ‘Child Safety Handbook’ as a much needed and vital resource guide for children, parents and teachers.
The goal of the campaign is to reach family homes and parents, raising awareness of child safety issues: from child-proofing the home and traffic safety, to how to respond to strangers, bullying at school and drug and alcohol abuse. In addition each area handbook contains emergency phone numbers, specific to the local area, for children to use if they are home alone, feel threatened, hurt themselves or are in danger etc.
http://www.childsafetyhandbook.com.au/
Funding Amount $550
