Just over three years ago, we found that our storage areas for obsolete IT equipment were at capacity and additional space was needed for upcoming projects.
The AV Procurement, Sustainability and IT teams came together to investigate viable options to donate this surplus old equipment, allowing us to regain valuable storage space while acting in an environmentally sustainable way and supporting the community.
For the past three years, we have engaged Enable Social Enterprises (Enable) as our main source for the donation of obsolete equipment. Enable is a leading and award-winning not-for-profit social enterprise which tackles disadvantage and the digital divide by connecting community, environment and local economies.
The company employs young people with disabilities, people newly arrived to Australia, and people living in regions of high unemployment.
Enable facilitates the disassembly, sorting and dispatching of parts and commodities, as well as testing and refurbishment of computer equipment, and other services.
In 2024-25, we donated 4,685kg of goods to Enable, diverting it away from landfill and providing 173 hours of full award wage employment.
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