b'RRA NOOSA noosa At Reviva Noosa, every day is about newGaia is an outstanding example of a team member beginnings. Whether its watching a shywho has really embraced every learning opportunity team member grow confident and readythat has come her way. She has tackled site and shop for more responsibility, or seeing someoneinductions, gained her Senior First Aid Certificate, finally feel like they belong, offering freshForklift Licence and undergone weighbridge training,starts is at the heart of what we do.all with growing confidence and personal belief.Gaia says: "Working for RRA has challenged me in so Our long-standing partnership with Queenslandmany ways. If you had asked me a year ago if Id be Corrections has been a key part of this, giving peopledriving a forklift, I would have laughed! It really pushed the opportunity to rebuild their lives and re-enter theme out of my comfort zone. I feel like I can take on any workforce with new opportunities.new challenge now." Site Manager Mitch McIntyre says of the partnership:Another highlight for Reviva Noosa has been our "Now in its fourth year, we have logged thousands ofunique partnership with The Nature Conservancys community service hours, providing participants withNoosa Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project. "Were valuable work experience and skills development.proud to play a part in restoring the shellfish ecosystem These team members have made outstandingin the Noosa River," Mitch says. "Its inspiring to see how contributions to the operations of our site. Its beenoyster shells can be reused and repurposed, even in so rewarding to see them grow and integrate into theways that benefit our local environment." community." RRA operates the Reviva Noosa Reuse Shop, as well Mitch adds: "Our team is always evolving. Wereas mattress recycling and expanded polystyrene absolutely committed to helping our team membersprocessing on behalf of Noosa Shire Council. grow and take on new roles, whether its here, in the community, or with the council." 04 RRA MORETON BAY At RRA our work goes far beyond recycling andJosephine adds "Receiving a thank you letter from one of our customers is always a joy. Its a beautiful reminder that managing waste. Its rooted in healing andour teams commitment to maintaining high standards, connecting to Country, honouring Aboriginalboth in waste diversion and customer service, is making a values of care for the land and community.Everyreal difference in our community."day, were reminded of this through the positiveRRA operates dual weighbridges at Redcliffe Transfer RRA feedback we receive from the community at ourStation and the Redcliffe and Dayboro Transfer Stations two sites at Moreton Bay. on behalf of the City of Moreton Bay. Our team runs weighbridges and waste transfer stations at Dayboro and Redcliffe, but the heart of what we domoreton bayis much more than that. We strive to offer excellentTogether, were customer service, and the appreciation we get from thebuilding a cleaner, community speaks volumes. more sustainable RRA Site Manager Josephine Ivory shares Throughfuture for the strong communication with the community, our teamsresidents of attention to detail and dedication has led to divertingMoreton Bay.more waste from landfill, with a very high degree of accuracy in our records and reports.We often hear howJOSEPHINE IVORYclean and tidy our sites are, reflecting the care and effortSITE MANAGERwe put into our work.Its not just about waste diversion, providing jobs for people whove faced barriers to entering the workforce is why we exist. With ongoing training and support, our team of 16 now has the confidence to excel in their roles.Our solid working partnership with the City of Moreton Bay Council has been key in aligning our efforts with councils goals for waste management and sustainability.36'