COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS
In 2007–08, 55 employees took part in the EMA scheme with matched donations to the value of $46,135.
Employee matching award scheme
The purpose of the employee matching award (EMA) scheme is to support issues that are of particular, personal concern to our staff members and to encourage all employees throughout our organisation to help make a positive contribution to worthy causes.
The EMA scheme is available to all our staff in Australia. Woolworths pledges to match, dollar for dollar, any amount above $100 raised by an individual staff member for a registered charity up to a total of $1,000.
In 2007–08, 55 employees took part in the EMA scheme with matched donations to the value of $46,135.
Support office charity of the month
We have established a monthly fundraising system at our Norwest support office to support the issues and causes that matter most to our people. In 2007–08, this scheme has helped raise $235,985.42 for charities such as Oasis, Assistance Dogs Australia and the MS Society.
All fundraising activities take place at the Woolworths head office and include activities such as silent auctions, raffles, trivia nights and talent contests.
Case Study
Jane Owen
Receptionist
Jane Owen spends much of her spare time supporting her daughter's involvement in her local Scout group.
Jane encourages her daughter’s involvement in Scouts as it brings joy and adventure to her life. She was interested in helping in any way she could to support the Scouts.
Jane set about raising money by holding a trivia night, selling raffle tickets, hosting BBQs and arranging family nights. Overall, through Jane’s hard work she was able to raise $1,000 that was matched by Woolworths. The $2,000 was used to support the Scout Jamboree.
Jane feels that Scouts is an extremely important cause that gives kids a chance to learn life skills, build self esteem and gain a sense of achievement. They are also able to enjoy and learn from a company of people outside their norm and the program is family orientated.