GoodNews from GoodCompany

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??? Do More In 2024

GoodCompany has started the year with a fresh motto: "Do More in 2024." We believe that together, we can achieve even greater things in the realm of corporate social responsibility. To kickstart this initiative, we have a special treat for you:

Click here to see the GoodCompany video that encourages volunteering, donations, fundraising, and other impactful actions. It's a call to action for a year filled with generosity and change.

?? Impact Goodies

Over the month of December, a total of $187k has been paid in donations to charities right across Australia!

That’s $187k donated to registered charities doing important, crucial work, ranging from planting trees to supporting mental health, from clearing landmines to fighting for a fairer world, from uplifting LGBTQIA+ communities to educating kids, from cleaning up beaches to finding cures and many more crucial causes!

A huge thank you to our loyal giving partners and their generous staff donations for this massive impact over December: AECOM , AUB Group Limited , CSL , CyberCX , Fortescue , Greenstone Financial Services , Insignia Financial , Medibank , Mirvac , MYOB , nbn? Australia , Optus , PEXA , Pitcher Partners NSW, Wilsons Advisory .

?? GoodCompany Core Values

We are excited to announce GoodCompany's core values for 2024, encapsulated in the acronym "STEP UP." These values define our commitment to making a positive impact on our customers, partners, charities, and the community.

Service: We are dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring that every interaction with us is unparalleled.

Teamwork: Collaboration is at the heart of our success, and we believe in achieving more when we work together, going further as a united team.

Excellence: Striving for excellence is our mantra, both in our product and in nurturing the talents of our people.

Playfulness: We foster a culture of curiosity, playfulness, and continuous learning, recognizing that innovation thrives in an atmosphere of exploration.

Uniqueness: Our approach to giving solutions is distinctive and innovative, setting us apart as we seek new ways to create a positive impact.

Purpose: Our strong connection to our purpose drives us to connect those who can give with those in need, empowering individuals and organizations to bring out the best in everyone.

These core values guide us in our mission to inspire and facilitate philanthropic efforts, making the world a better place for all.

?? Volunteering at Garma Festival 2024

The Garma Festival is Australia’s largest Indigenous gathering, a 4-day celebration of Yolngu life and culture held in remote northeast Arnhem Land.

Hosted by the Yothu Yindi Foundation, Garma showcases traditional miny’tji (art), manikay (song), bunggul (dance) and story-telling, and is an important meeting point for the clans and families of the region.

Volunteering at Garma Festival is a rewarding experience but it’s crucial to know – it’s also very hard and physical work! It’s a competitive process and we recruit a wide and diverse skill set.

Volunteer applications will open tomorrow, on 1 February, closing on 30 March 2024.?

• Step 1: When applications open, click here ?to apply and upload your current resume
• Step 2: Wait to see if you have been shortlisted (this may take up to 10 business days)
• Step 3: If successful, you will be emailed a form to Register in which you must agree to the Volunteer Agreement which can be?viewed here .

?? New Charities Onboarded

Our platform continues to expand with a focus on causes that matter. We've recently added two remarkable charities: Breakthrough Mental Health Research and Autism Awareness Australia . Explore these new opportunities to make a positive impact.

?? Official GoodCompany Calendar

Prepare to embark on a remarkable journey through 2024 with our Official GoodCompany Calendar , thoughtfully curated to provide you with insights into monthly events and how GoodCompany can stand by your side to make a difference.

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