Community

For 65 years, WEM Civil has dedicated itself to creating a better future for local communities. We achieve this through strategic partnerships with organisations that share our values and provide quality services across New South Wales. Through our community partnerships, we leave a positive legacy for future generations, enabling us to make meaningful contributions through volunteerism and paying it forward.

Industry Partnerships with Community Outcomes

SafeWork NSW

Our partnership with SafeWork NSW demonstrates our commitment to work health and safety standards on our work sites which extends to the mental health and wellbeing of our teams.

WEM Civil is proud to be an ambassador for the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Initiative with SafeWork NSW to help create positive change in the construction industry.

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CCF NSW Women in Civil Program

In recognition of a workplace culture that draws on the experience and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings, WEM Civil has partnered with the Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) NSW to support their vision of 50% gender participation within the civil construction industry by 2050.

We are committed to encouraging more women to join us and support them to remain in this industry Australia wide.

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University Scholarship Programs

WEM Civil partners with selected universities to offer scholarship programs and paid work placements to students in the Engineering and Construction disciplines. The programs serve to help students deepen their understanding and experience within the civil contracting industry. The Scholarships are open to applications annually.

Partnership with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Valued at $10,000 with an opportunity for a paid work placement, this is a one year scholarship.

Partnership with the University of Newcastle (UON)
Valued at $15,000 with an opportunity for a paid work placement, this is a one year scholarship.

WEM4Kids

We established the WEM4Kids program to introduce construction and building to children and their families. Working with preschools and schools in our communities, this program enables kids to interact with our team of experts, see our machines in action and understand more about what the civil contracting industry has to offer.

Charity Partner

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation

Our partnership with the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation and The Children's Hospital Westmead began in 1992. Our team supports the Foundation through, volunteering, awareness campaigns and fundraising activities.

2022 Inaugural Bandaged Bear Grand Prix

2022 Inaugural Bandaged Bear Grand Prix

Western Earthmoving Donor Star

Charity Support

Lifeline

Since 2018, WEM Civil has been supporting Lifeline, a non-profit organisation providing a free, 24 hour telephone crisis support service in Australia. Lifeline’s volunteer crisis supporters provide suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance face to face, by phone and online.

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Black Dog Institute

At WEM Civil, we are committed to establishing a safe and nurturing workplace for mental health and wellness. As part of this commitment, we support the Black Dog Institute which provides our people with access to trained professionals, various resources and appropriate training.

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