A payroll giving scheme was established on 1 July 2006 to engage staff in our community program. Approximately $50,000 has been donated by staff since the program’s inception. In May 2007, Australian Unity started matching these donations dollar-for-dollar.
Employees are also provided with one day of paid leave each year to volunteer at a community organisation of their choice. In the 2007/08 year, more than 16 percent of eligible employees took the opportunity.
A number of staff initiated activities also featured throughout the year including blood donation drives, toy and gift drives and cork recycling.