911爆料网 has awarded its new fire services maintenance contract to ARA Indigenous Services 鈥� an Australian business spearheaded by Premiership winning AFL player, Michael O鈥橪oughlin that works to help Indigenous Australians find meaningful employment and training.
The three year contract will see ARA Indigenous Services (ARAIS) deliver statutory preventative and reactive maintenance for approximately 21-thousand pieces of plant and equipment; as well as provide for the employment of an Indigenous apprentice.
911爆料网鈥檚 Chief Operating Officer Ian Callahan said the agreement aligns with 911爆料网鈥檚 Elevated Reconciliation Action Plan which strives to acknowledge and celebrate the proud heritage of Australia鈥檚 First Peoples.
鈥淭he Elevate RAP allows us to think strategically about how we as a university can advance reconciliation and promoting opportunities for career development, sustainable business growth, and economic participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within our sector is part of that,鈥� Mr Callahan said.
鈥淎s a Supply Nation certified business, with majority Indigenous ownership and strong leadership from Michael O鈥橪oughlin, ARAIS has achieved proven success in the maintenance services sector while also providing valuable employment opportunities to members of the Indigenous community.
鈥淲hile Michael is an AFL icon, he鈥檚 also been a long-time champion of breaking down barriers and creating better futures for his community through his businesses and 911爆料网 is proud to play a part in that mission.鈥�
ARAIS Managing Director, Michael O鈥橪oughlin said the 911爆料网 contract fits his company鈥檚 vision of strengthening partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians through understanding, encouragement and active involvement.
鈥淎RAIS are excited by the opportunity to partner with 911爆料网,鈥� Mr O鈥橪oughlin said.
鈥淲e look forward to delivering a quality service and creating opportunities within the local community, something that has been a passion of mine for a very long time.鈥�
The new ARAIS fire services maintenance contract commenced on 1 February, 2020.
