Community Partnerships That Create Lasting Impact
At SCC Group, community engagement is embedded into how we operate. We focus on long-term partnerships that create meaningful social, economic, and environmental outcomes across the communities where we work.
Indigenous Cadetship Program
SCC Group is committed to increasing Indigenous participation, capability, and leadership within the facilities services industry.
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SCC proudly employs Indigenous Australians across operational and leadership roles nationwide.
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In 2023, we launched a four-year Indigenous Cadetship Program focused on developing future leaders in facilities management.
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The program combines on-the-job experience with nationally recognised qualifications, supporting long-term career pathways rather than short-term placements.
Qualifications Include:
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Certificate IV in Cleaning Operations & WHS
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Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
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Quality Assurance Auditing & Test & Tag
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Certificate III in Business Administration
Abco × Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF)
We prioritise the Enviroplus product range through Abco, with a portion of sales contributing directly to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s Book Supply Program.
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Over 20,000 books donated nationally through the program
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SCC purchasing has directly contributed to book donations
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Ongoing, measurable impact aligned to community education outcomes
Bedford & SAGE Packaging
SCC supplies bulk chemicals to Bedford at no cost. Bedford decants products into retail-ready packaging, and SCC repurchases a portion for operational use.
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Sustainable revenue stream for a social enterprise
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Reduced packaging waste through bulk supply models
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Reliable, ethical supply chain for SCC operations
Bunji
Hire
Southern Cross Cleaning is committed to supporting First Nations businesses through practical, long-term partnerships that create meaningful economic participation.
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Bunji Hire is a First Nations–owned business led by Dean Rioli. Providing vehicles, mechanical plant and equipment hire services across multiple regions, supporting the operational requirements of our contracts while strengthening Indigenous business capability.
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Through this partnership, Bunji Hire forms part of our established national supply chain, providing reliable access to operational resources while contributing to the growth of a First Nations enterprise.
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By embedding Indigenous businesses such as Bunji Hire into our operational framework, we ensure social value outcomes are integrated into day-to-day service delivery. This approach supports sustainable Indigenous enterprise development while maintaining the high service standards required across our sites and regions.
Our community commitments shape how we create opportunity, support inclusion, and deliver positive social outcomes, ensuring our services contribute meaningfully to the communities in which we operate, today and into the future.
