Indigenous participation |
The promotion of indigenous employment and training is also considered by the Doyle Group as business as usual and a critical aspect of closing the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians – not only in the construction industry, but as a flow on effect into the broader community.
The Doyle Group recognises the greater opportunity and beneficial relationship that can develop through a constructive relationship that respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities built on recognition, promotion and understanding of the Aboriginal culture and heritage. |
A Mendi success story
After graduating Bwgcolman Community School on Palm Island in 2014, identical twins Neil and Kenny made history by becoming the first Palm Island school-leavers to go directly into employment as a result of securing traineeships with the Mendi Group.
In 2015, Neil and Kenny, with the support of the Doyle Group entity Mendi, made a brave decision and major transition to life on the mainland, moving to Townsville, allowing them to continue their Certificate II Civil Construction Traineeships. Through close mentoring from senior Mendi personnel, Neil and Kenny successfully completed their Civil Construction Traineeships in 2016.
Neil and Kenny both worked extensively at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium project. When asked what working for the Mendi meant to him Neil commented:
“Working for Mendi has been a life changing experience for me. It has given me a sense of direction in my career pathway for construction and delivered many professional and personal development opportunities. I am very fortunate to have achieved this training and development, this training has given me empowerment, sense of accomplishment, sense of satisfaction and achievement in myself and my ability.”
In 2015, Neil and Kenny, with the support of the Doyle Group entity Mendi, made a brave decision and major transition to life on the mainland, moving to Townsville, allowing them to continue their Certificate II Civil Construction Traineeships. Through close mentoring from senior Mendi personnel, Neil and Kenny successfully completed their Civil Construction Traineeships in 2016.
Neil and Kenny both worked extensively at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium project. When asked what working for the Mendi meant to him Neil commented:
“Working for Mendi has been a life changing experience for me. It has given me a sense of direction in my career pathway for construction and delivered many professional and personal development opportunities. I am very fortunate to have achieved this training and development, this training has given me empowerment, sense of accomplishment, sense of satisfaction and achievement in myself and my ability.”
