COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

GWA is dedicated to making life better for all stakeholders, both within and beyond the organisation.

GWA acknowledges the significance in collaborating with community groups and beneficiaries of products and services.

As a global organisation operating in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, GWA actively engages with local communities to foster mutual understanding, trust and collaboration. In FY2024, GWA continued to focus on three key focus areas for Community Partnerships:

Sponsorship: Continuing sponsorships of chosen charities aligned to GWA’s purpose and strategic objectives;

Engagement: Formalising the GWA Community Fund as a vehicle for informing community investment opportunities; and

Giving back: Participating in selected volunteering programs.

Case Study: Supporting the Property Industry Foundation

GWA continuously looks to improve social outcomes by working together with key stakeholders such as customers, plumbers, and community organisations. GWA recognises that water solutions are essential to fulfill every day, basic needs and can significantly impact quality of life.

GWA decided to support the Property Industry Foundation (PIF) in FY2024 to make an impact on homeless youth. The Foundation aims to bring together the property and construction industry through collaboration to build homes for homeless youth and provide ongoing support for homes where they can rebuild their lives. In FY2024 the Foundation provided over 89,000 safe sleeps for young people in need through the 28 frontline charity partners they have built for.

GWA has made a pro bono commitment to provide $50,000 worth of goods in support of the Foundation’s Haven House Projects. In FY2024 GWA supported the delivery of a project by donating water solutions at a retail value of ~$9,000. The project focused on building a home for women or girls escaping forced marriages. The home can accommodate 6 women or girls at any one time. GWA also donated $4,110.91 to the Tour de PIF: a fundraising fitness challenge aimed at raising money for the Foundation.