Brisbanes top real estate principals recently put aside their competitive differences for a morning to learn how they can help make a difference to the lives of abused and neglected children in Australia.
The breakfast event was held in Paddington on 22 August by James Lilly from Auto & General and Lillybuild. Act for Kids Ambassador and Channel Seven Presenter, Kay McGrath, and Act for Kids CEO, Dr Neil Carrington, were asked to speak about the work Act for Kids does in helping to treat and prevent child abuse and neglect across Australia.
The breakfast served to highlight the issue of child abuse and ways local businesses can help get involved. CEO of Auto & General, Ram Kangatharan, mentioned how supporting Act for Kids has helped empower his staff of nearly 1,000 through team building and fundraising initiatives.
Auto & General staff hold various fundraising challenges and team building activities throughout the year. Last year, they donated over $80,000 to Act for Kids through company and staff contributions. James Lilley, Director of Lilleybuild, will also be donating $1,000 from every dwelling it sells towards Act for Kids.
Through corporate giving, businesses can make an enormous contribution to help us prevent and treat child abuse and neglect in Australia. Corporate giving to Act for Kids a great way for your business to demonstrate its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, increase employee engagement and build a positive image within the community.
To find out more on Act for Kids corporate giving programs call 1300 228 000 to speak to our partnerships manager or email mail@actforkids.com.au