b'01RRA DUNMOREEach month, The Tinkerage holds a special Saturday When a waste management facility is well- upskilling workshop. designed, reuse is maximiseda critical stepJarrod explains, This year, Saturday workshops have in keeping materials circulating within theincluded upcycling utensils into jewellery, upcycled RRA MOSS VALE RRA ACTeconomy before recycling and then ultimatelybirdhouses and a bike maintenance workshop. Reviva Moss Vale is home to a small team ofRRAs #WASTE 2 WAGES model sees us championdisposal. It is rewarding to see the Reviva Dunmore is a perfect example of quality site four people. Ash, Tamara, Libby and Amber arelocal employment opportunities for people withdesign. Located onsite at Shellharbour City Councilscommunity building skills and a dynamic team, who care deeply about theirbarriers to work.customers, community and environment. Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Depot, it hasthinking differently about how02been cleverly located at the entry to the site, offering These barriers may include long-term unemployment,visitors the opportunity to reuse and reduce at thethey view and reduce waste.As you enter Reviva Moss Vale, youre greeted by acontact with the justice system, disabilities, poor friendly face and a kind smile.literacy or numeracy or cultural considerations suchdrop-off zone for reusable and resaleable goods. Its theJARROD ROSKELLRRA DUNMORE MANAGER as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whofirst step in maximising waste diversion from landfill and You notice the cleverly upcycled counter, palletsare experiencing disadvantage.reusing wherever possible.RRA operates the Reviva Dunmore Reuse Shop and repurposed to showcase beauty and utility.ItReviva Dunmore has been designed with the customerThe Tinkerage, as well as EPS processing and waste sparks a conversation with Tamara who shows anIn the ACT, over 80% of our weighbridge team wereexperience in mind. A logical layout, with shelving tooperations staffing for Shellharbour City Council. infectious enthusiasm for upcycling. The counterexperiencing barriers to employment when they serves as inspiration and encourages visitors tostarted their job.safely display reusable goods. At Reviva, everything has upcycle and reimagine the use of an item.a place. Furniture and homewares are merchandised ACT Weighbridge Operations Manager Lori Roberts- showcasing the possibilities and highlighting the value A display of Aboriginal artworks behind the counterScott says, Its about seeing beyond the barrier andof vintage, retro, unique and second-hand pieces.catches the eye. This is a safe place for everyvaluing the unique skills each person brings.The friendly team are on hand to provide quality03member of the community to visit.Through our weighbridge operations our teamcustomer service, taking the time to support each Libby spots you admiring the antique table.gain stable, sustainable employment. Additionally,customer with pricing, directions and ideas. The teams Antiques are her passion, and she happily speaksthey gain skills and training and developmentfocus on engaging, educating and showcasing the value about the value in the quality and workmanship ofopportunities. This improves wellbeing, aspirations,of items is important to maximising waste diversion from antique furniture and homewares. confidence & provides economic and social benefits.landfill. Further into the shop you discover the libraryLori says, The most rewarding part of my job isReviva Dunmore is also home to The Tinkerage, a of thousands of books in excellent condition,working with people to help them see past theircommunity engagement space that aims to upskill and, beautifully organised into categories and genres.own barriers and limiting beliefs.educate the local Shellharbour community. Each week You meet Amber who is chatting with a regularFor example, some of our team are on the autismyou will discover Tinkerers repairing and upcycling customer, you join the conversation sharing some ofspectrum and have felt marginalised by theirduring drop-in sessions. They have the chance to build your favourite authors and, stories. Amber suggestsdiagnosis, leading to a lack of confidence. However,skills, learn to use tools safely and to engage with reuse.04 an author you havent heard of before and you pickwe see their strengths, an incredible memory and04RRA Dunmore Manager Jarrod Roskell says, The04RESOURCE RECOVERY up your next adventure.ability to work through processes helps them toTinkerage is a unique place where everyone is welcomeRESOURCE RECOVERY You explore the shop and yard, discovering anthrive in the weighbridges. Working with the publicto learn new skills and explore reuse and upcycling.incredible range of pieces you didnt expect to find.and providing customer service can help individualsTinkerers often repair or reimagine their projects in A new bike, a vintage record player and a stunningto build skills and confidence, Lori said.interesting ways. Were here to support them, but their painting. You make your way to the counter and areThe ACT weighbridge team served over 195,000creativity often impresses and surprises us. greeted by Ash.customers across three sites in FY 2022/23.You speak about your surprise at the huge rangeRRA operates the commercial and residentialJarrod RoskellRRA Dunmore Managerof treasures and the kindness of the team. But Ashweighbridges across ACT waste management isnt surprised, she sees the awe every day, and shefacilities on behalf ofACT NOWaste.has grown to care deeply about the community and people who come into Reviva Moss Vale.The most rewardingRRA CONSULTING on this project, we have gained insights into illegal dumping across the Campbelltown region through daily05Together this team have built a reuse treasure trovepartof my job isRRAs Consulting Services utilises our operational with a community heart. A place where everyoneworking with peopleexpertise from over 32 years of our #WASTE 2 WAGESaudits. is welcome and the circular economy thrives. Thisto help them see pastmodel to build systems and capacity to divert wasteRRAs consulting team ventured to Fitzroy Crossing, team care, about their customers, community andtheir own barriers andfrom landfill and to create employment and trainingWA and Norfolk Island to provide expertise around site doing their bit for the planet.limiting beliefs. opportunities that benefit the community.design and waste diversion opportunities. RRA operates Reviva Moss Vale with the supportRRA Deputy GM Ally Glendenning says, Both Fitzroy of Wingecarribee Shire Council.LORI ROBERTS-SCOTTIn October 2022, RRA Consulting provided their expertiseCrossing and Norfolk Island have huge potential for RRA ACTto the MiiMi Aboriginal Corporation. The project aimed towaste diversion through good site design to maximise find new ways to create waste diversion and employmentreuse and recycling while creating employment opportunities for their community. The project includedopportunities.a site visit to Tuncurry Waste Management CentreVisiting these more remote communities, and having the where the MiiMi team were able to see RRAs work first- teams embrace new ideas and ways of doing things is hand to gain an understanding of the waste diversion,rewarding. At the end of each visit, we provide a report06training and development opportunities that ourand action plan for clients to transform their sites. #WASTE2WAGES model provides. Another project saw us working alongside TalisConsulting jobs like Fitzroy Crossing & Norfolk Island are PAGE 36 Consultants on an illegal dumping study fora great opportunity for RRA to support waste diversion Campbelltown City Council. Project Lead, StevePAGE 37outcomes in smaller communities. We get to have a great Glendenning explains, its been great to work togetherimpact and see real, lasting change Ally said.'