b'01CO-CHAIR MESSAGEA WORD FROM THE GENERAL MANAGERFY24 has been a year of progress and innovation at Green Connect. Our partnerships and connections within the Illawarra community have been our driving force, helping us navigate challenges and explore new opportunities that align with our mission.One of the standout achievements was our involvement in the Social Traders and Mirvac Supplier Development Program, which has supported our work in numerous ways. From working with Toyota to streamline our Veg Box packing processes to gaining new clients for our newly launched Ethical Labour Hire serviceincluding03Greening Australia, Hanson and Nandosthe program has been a launch pad for growth.Its incredible to see the varied work our Ethical LabourGREEN CONNECTHire team takes on, like tree planting, bush regeneration, window cleaning and indoor waste work. Theyre dedicated, hardworking individuals and I look forward to seeing this service thrive in FY25. The energy on the farm is a constant reminder of why we do what we do. It has been fantastic to see it bustling with activity this year, with school tours, bush kindy, holiday programs and corporate visits from teams like Canva, Endeavour Energy and Westpac. I want to acknowledgeThrough this grant and our new partnership with COREgreen connectthe incredible efforts of the local Landcare group, whoCommunity Services, were supporting former refugees have been tirelessly restoring the endemic rainforest patchin South West and Western Sydney to overcome barriers on our farm. The positive impact of their work is clear asto employment and find a fresh start in the workforce and you stand among the diverse native flora and fauna. the community. In FY24, we grew our Veg Box and Unanderra Op ShopWere also grateful for the support of the Paul Ramsay business, thanks to our amazing team, volunteers andFoundation for our Strive for Success program, as well community support. Meanwhile, our Zero Waste teamas the Capricorn Foundation and Westpac Foundation made big strideswe won a tender to conduct wastefor their long-term ongoing support. Its partnerships like audits at the University of Sydney and secured a Businessthese that truly showcase the power of collaboration. Food Waste Partnership grant from the EnvironmentLooking ahead, were committed to keeping the Protection Authority (EPA) to tackle food waste in NSWmomentum going. Theres so much potential, and I with Mirvac.couldnt be more grateful for our team, volunteers and Im proud of our proactive approach as we explore newpartners who make it all happen. Together, well keep initiatives and ideas to keep Green Connect strong andinnovating, collaborating and creating a better futuresustainable, finding new solutions to financial challengesfor people and planet.together. One of our key achievements this year was securing the Economic Pathways to Refugee IntegrationROBERT SERVINE(EPRI) grant, helping us expand our Work Readiness Program into Western Sydney.GREEN CONNECT GENERAL MANAGER27'