Lend Lease's Springboard program, a global development program, has been awarded national recognition for community contribution by the Australian Business Awards.
Since 2008, Lend Lease has partnered with Impact International on the design and delivery of the program to ensure it positively impacts on the community and generates long term outcomes . The five day program assists employees to develop greater self-awareness by focusing on their strengths which leads to greater confidence and encourages them to live a more sustainable life. As part of the program, employee's work in partnership with the local communityto share skills and expertise and energy.
Since launching in 1998 the Springboard program has seen over 3,000 employees from all levels of the organisation participate in the experience. While the program has operated in a number of different locations, this award recognises the work the program has delivered in partnership with the Mossman community in Far North Queensland(75km north of Cairns).
Sonia Higgins, Head of the Lend Lease Foundation said: "Springboard is Lend Lease Foundation's global employee development program and we are proud to have worked in partnership with the Mossman community in Far North Queensland. While this award is great recognition of the hard work delivered by everyone, the real impact is felt on the ground each day by the Mossman community service partners who support Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents."
"Lend Lease's Springboard program has touched the entire Mossman community, working with participants on projects benefiting youth, elderly, disabled, Indigenous and marginalised people. We have made a lasting difference to people's lives by delivering 27 community-based projects totalling over 2,300 participant days. The impact to local community partners has seen local volunteers increase by over 100 people, equating to 1600 volunteer hours as well as improved community infrastructure," Ms Higgins said.

The Australian Business Awards are a national, all-encompassing awards program honouring Australia's business, innovation and technology leaders through the recognition of their ground-breaking vision, innovative products and exemplary execution of projects, technologies, service, programs, systems and other initiatives. The program
engages with leading corporate, government and non-government organisations providing regional recognition with a global significance through an established set of business and product award categories.

Ms Tara Johnston, Program Director, says, "With a modernised economy we are experiencing notable change in business with new market and social needs expanding rapidly. The ABA100 Winners are reflective of a nation -wide commitment to innovation and improvement, with the award honouring their evident traction within their respective industries.
"As markets become more informed, organisations are required to be responsive and dynamic in order to create functional, sustainable processes and future-proof products. The program places value on a proactive approach to instigating long-term solutions and generating positive outcomes to ensure a bright economic future for Australians, through the recognition of demonstrated commitment to putting bold ideas into motion and creating products that matter," Ms Johnston adds.
For more information on The Australian Business Awards (ABA100) go to www.businessawards.com.au.

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Angus Booth
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About Lend Lease
Lend Lease is a leading international property and infrastructure group. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and with circa 13,500 employees worldwide, Lend Lease's capabilities span the property and infrastructure spectrum. We create innovative and sustainable property solutions, forging partnerships and delivering maximum benefits to clients, investors and communities. Sustainability has always been an integral part of our culture and through design and investment in new technologies, we are delivering the next generation of sustainable property solutions. Safety is our number one priority and Lend Lease is committed to operating Incident & Injury Free wherever we have a presence.


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