b'01A WORD FROM THE GENERAL MANAGERSAs we look back on another financial year, what02OUR IMPACT stands out the most to us is the dedication of the RRA team and their commitment to #WASTE 2 WAGES. Our team have made us extremely proud.They have worked together in the summer sun, the bitter 196 winds, rain and hail to divert waste from landfill, create jobs for people experiencing barriers to obtaining work and to connect with the local community in which they live and work. We are so proud that our team love their jobs and being part of the team.196 1,869 *This year, we have invested heavily in training and03EmploymentTraining anddevelopment opportunities, building skills and efficiency. opportunitiesdevelopmentOur team have embraced every chance to upskill, teach provided outcomes and step up to the often difficult challenges that the waste industry in Australia presents. The talented people who make up the RRA team are always up for a challenge and to learn something new.As leaders, we are humbled by how hard the team works to achieve our goals and build our future. From our Depot Hands to Team Leaders, Site Managers to State Managers and volunteers, every team member brings unique skills, talent and knowledge that they are happy 04 11,965 291 to share.Our Queensland State Manager, Jeff Prater and NSW0404RESOURCE RECOVERY This year, the support of and for the communities in whichRESOURCE RECOVERYTonnes ofCommunityResourcewe work has grown. New customers are travelling far andState Manager, Steve Glendenning, have really come waste divertedengagementwide to discover their local Reviva Reuse Shop. Upcyclinginto their own this year. They have provided exceptional from landfillevents is growing in popularity, and we are excited to see moresupport and mentoring to our team, helping our next for reuse andcommunity engagement and education opportunities asgeneration of leaders to grow and thrive. recycling Recovery people embrace upcycling and creative reuse. We wereThis great work and impact are only possible with pleased to support a range of community groups andthe support of our contract principals and teams. To charities to enable them to do important work in localour contract principals, we thank each of you for your communities. Groups like BikeShed and Woorabindaenthusiasm and belief in #WASTE2WAGES. It is great to in Rockhampton, Great Lakes Womens Shelter on the * Includes all training, formal, informal Australia MidCoast and Albion Park Public School in Shellharboursee that after 32 years, the model is growing stronger05have benefitted from donations of goods from our localand more relevant each year. and toolbox talks Reviva Reuse Shops.As we move into the new financial year, we are excited We are proud of the impact that RRAs operationsabout new opportunities and innovation in our industry, have had on communities and the environment. 196allowing even greater waste diversion and community employment opportunities and 1,869 training andoutcomes. We look forward to building even more development opportunities have been created. employment, training and waste diversion opportunities, Resource Recovery Australia isWe have worked with councils and communities toworking alongside contract principals and communities a national social enterprise thatdivert 11,965 tonnes of waste from landfill for reuse andacross Australia. works in waste managementrecycling (a 22.6% increase from the previous year). to keep waste out of landfill,Thats the equivalent of 1,196 garbage trucks full ofMATT CURTIS create jobs and trainingwaste and a welcome relief for our environment. RRA GENERAL MANAGERopportunities for peopleALLY GLENDENNING experiencing barriers toRRA DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER 06employment, and to engage and connect people in our Mitch McIntyre, RRA Noosa Manager communities.PAGE 31'