Coronation Teams Up with Habitat for Humanity Australia to Support Women in Construction
Coronation Property Group (Coronation) has unveiled a new collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Australia, endorsing their Habitat Women Work Ready program for 2025.
This 12-week training scheme aims to empower women who have encountered obstacles in securing employment to venture into the construction and maintenance sectors.
The program is set to equip up to 60 women with vital accreditations and practical skills, preparing them for roles in the construction field.
This initiative mirrors Coronation's dedication to boosting female representation within the traditionally male-dominated NSW construction sector.
Joe Nahas, Managing Director at Coronation, underlined the advantages of this alliance: “Not only is meaningful employment a source of economic independence for women, but the sector also benefits through enhanced diversity of thought and opinion, driving better outcomes for everyone.”
The partnership commenced last month with Coronation's team collaborating with 10 program participants to convert an empty house in St Peters into temporary housing for families in need.
This endeavour offered hands-on training opportunities for women while simultaneously addressing the pressing need for transitional accommodation.
Queenie Tran, Head of Australian Programs at Habitat for Humanity Australia, welcomed the collaboration, expressing, “Women enter our Program to build their skills and confidence to participate in this male-dominated industry. Many of the women in our Program have experienced barriers to employment and are now on a pathway towards a job, safety, economic independence and freedom.”
Charlotte Dillon, Coronation's Head of Social Impact, underscored the dual benefits of the partnership: “This partnership with Habitat not only provides much-needed emergency housing in the middle of a chronic housing shortage but also offers longer-term support of a program that empowers women and transforms their lives.”
NSW Ministers Rose Jackson and Jodie Harrison recently visited the St Peters location to observe the progress and commend the collaborative efforts between Coronation and Habitat for Humanity Australia.
This partnership exemplifies how private sector initiatives can tackle housing shortages and gender disparities within the construction industry, fostering positive transformations for individuals and communities alike.
Source: Build Australia
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