PRESS RELEASE: GJK Facility Services Making a Difference: Supporting Kids Cancer Project Australia and Collaborating with Lighthouse Foundation over $130,000

GJK Facility Services Making a Difference: Supporting Kids Cancer Project Australia and Collaborating with Lighthouse Foundation

Melbourne, [Date] – GJK Facility Services, a leading provider of facility services, is proud to announce their continued dedication to philanthropy with their support for Kids Cancer Project Australia and their collaboration with Lighthouse Foundation. By partnering with these esteemed organizations, GJK Facility Services aims to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children affected by cancer and young people in need.

George Stamas made a donation of $20,000 to Kids Cancer Project Australia at the 2022 FMA Gala Award night, followed by another contribution of $10,000 at the Hyatt Hotel Melbourne during another FMA Gala Award night, demonstrates GJK Facility Services’ commitment to improving treatment and survival rates for children with high-risk brain cancers. Brain cancer currently accounts for 40 percent of pediatric cancer deaths, and GJK Facility Services is eager to support research efforts that can propel advancements in this field.

Led by Associate Professor Matt Dun from The University of Newcastle, the project supported by GJK Facility Services aims to investigate tumour genomics and protein architecture to establish patient-specific therapeutic options for children with high-grade gliomas (HGG). This research has the potential to significantly enhance treatment outcomes and survivability for these children and their families.

Furthermore, GJK Facility Services has joined forces with Lighthouse Foundation to revitalize one of their residences for young people. Through their GJK Giving Back program, the dedicated team at GJK Facility Services is actively involved in making a difference in their community. The recently rejuvenated home will provide a safe and nurturing environment for young residents affected by neglect, abuse, and homelessness, fostering self-sufficiency and responsibility.

“We are proud to launch our social impact program, GJK Giving Back, and work alongside Lighthouse Foundation to create caring communities where young people can heal and thrive,” said CEO Elias Stamas. “Through meaningful partnerships and community support, we aim to make a positive difference in the lives of those in need.”

As part of George Stamas’ long-term vision that businesses can and should change people’s lives, he began a journey in 2017 supporting and mentoring an Indigenous entrepreneur, Jasmine Newman.

Jasmine is a proud Aboriginal woman with true passion to continue her family legacy and operate a successful company that created opportunities for Aboriginal people through employment and career pathways.

With initial and continued support from George and the executive team at GJK Facility Services, Jasmine is now an Indigenous business owner that has grown Killara to compete on a national scale. Staying true to George and Jasmine’s vision, Killara is becoming one of the most respected and attractive employers of Aboriginal people in our industry.

To learn more about Killara visit their website. https://killaraservices.com.au
GJK Facility Services has a long-standing commitment to giving back and supporting charitable organizations. With over 30 established partnerships across Australia, the company actively contributes to various causes that make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

As part of their philanthropic efforts, George Stamas, a member of the GJK Facility Services family, recently donated an impressive $100,000 to the Lighthouse Foundation during a charity event organized by the 10 Women project at Melbourne’s Town Hall. This significant contribution further underscores GJK Facility Services’ commitment to community support and their vision of a better, more compassionate world.

By actively supporting Kids Cancer Project Australia and collaborating with Lighthouse Foundation, GJK Facility Services is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. They encourage other businesses to join them in their mission to give back and create caring communities.

For more information about GJK Facility Services and their philanthropic endeavors, please visit www.gjkfacilityservices.com.au.

About GJK Facility Services:
GJK Facility Services is a leading provider of facility services with a commitment to delivering exceptional services to clients across various industries. With a comprehensive range of offerings, including cleaning, sanitation, hygiene, waste management, and more, GJK Facility Services prioritises quality, integrity, and environmental responsibility in all their operations.

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With a workforce of over 45 nationalities it goes without saying that diversity and inclusion is a huge part of who we are. We recognise the value of attracting, engaging and retaining employees with different backgrounds, experience and perspectives. Harnessing these differences, creates more productive and inclusive workplaces, and drives innovation, creativity, problem solving to better serve our customers and communities. We recognise and respect qualities that are unique each member of our team including gender, cultural background, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, workplace bullying or victimisation in the workplace. Each and every one of us takes responsibility for fostering diversity and inclusion and treating each other with mutual respect. And in full compliance with Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018, our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement documents the evolution of our approach to ensure that our robust frameworks are formalised to minimise the risk of modern slavery occuring in our business operations and supply chain. OUR KEY AREAS OF FOCUS We are committed to a culture that embraces and fosters diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We will achieve this through eliminating stigmas and limitations and creating a culture of inclusion through the promotion of education, awareness and mutual understanding. Our goals are: GENDER BALANCE To increase the representation of women in senior leadership roles and recognise that improving gender equity provides benefits for our employees, customers and communities. PAY EQUITY To ensure that employees doing work of equal value receive equal pay. ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS To support the recruitment, retention, development and career progression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY To create a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible to people with disability including employees and customers. DISADVANTAGE To breakdown barriers to employment and provide opportunities to long-term unemployed, new arrivals/refugees, former offenders.