Local Community Involvement
Officeworks Coffs Harbour (NSW)
strengthen their ties with the community
In September, Officeworks Coffs Harbour
(NSW) was one of many stores affected by
a fire in its centre, resulting in the temporary
closing down of the store.
When not cleaning, the Coffs Harbour team
took the opportunity to spend time in their local
community and wave the Officeworks flag
through supporting, volunteering and raising
funds for local community groups.
Through Bunnings, the team hosted six BBQs
supporting a range community groups:
Naranga Public School, Coffs Coast Autism,
Cando Cancer Trust, Valley Preschool at Upper
Orara, Nana Glen Public School and Karangi
Public School. The Bunnings team ‘were a
home away from home and really looked
after [the team]’.
A few team members also volunteered with
the SES and made blood donations to the
Red Cross Blood Service. Others volunteered
with our national partner, The Smith Family
by tagging clothes from collection bins to sell
and raise funds. Team members also got out
in the water supporting the Disabled Surfers
Association and helped with Bandana Day
for Canteen.
They spent a lot of time building their
relationship with Naranga Public School.
Volunteering at the school’s fete, they offered
balloon art, arm casting and created over
150 balloon art animals. The team raised
additional funds for the school by requesting
a gold coin donation. They also volunteered in
their school canteen and have agreed to return
to assist with some creek regeneration on their
school boundary.
In times of adversity, comes opportunity.
Coffs Harbour and their involvement within their
local community during this time was certainly
the light that came out of such a difficult time
for Officeworks.
‘It gave the team a purpose and helped
with the stressful times,’ said Sindy Tate
(Coordinator).
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