Paper to Paperless
Our first stage of the transition from paper to paperless has started 😊
This week our Operations Teams received training on our Field Devices (tablets) and our purpose built paperless system.
The mobile technology with electronic documentation, will improve the exchange of live information and communication, control of documents and records, and reduce our environmental impact.
Although our facilities and operations have a small ecological footprint, we are committed to our sustainability initiatives, innovation and waste reduction practices.
WorkSafe. HomeSafe. #LackSafe
Training & Upskilling
This week, Lack Group’s Executive and Senior Management Team 
conducted our LackSafe engagement session at our Sydney depot.
Our Executive Training Manager took the opportunity to demonstrate to the team how to effectively operate a Portaboom whilst adhering to safety procedures.
Engagement was high and a great turnout for our Sydney depot who continue to show their commitment to our LackSafe program. Great work team.
WorkSafe. HomeSafe. #LackSafe
LackSafe Safety Session & Employee of the Month June 2020
Lack Group’s Executive Director and Senior Management Team
conducted our monthly LackSafe engagement session at our Goonellabah depot.
Our key topics COVID19, awareness around heavy plant, pedestrians / local traffic & team work. Another awesome turnout with our teams continuously displaying our Values Professionalism, Commitment, Communication and Safety.
We would also like to congratulate John Northcott, the winner of our LackSafe Employees of the Month Award for June 2020.
Keep up the great work Team.
WorkSafe. HomeSafe. #LackSafe
LackSafe Re-Engage - Re-Ignite
LackSafe Re-Engage - Re-Ignite
Yesterday our Executive Director and Group Managers’ Operations and LackSafe conducted our first monthly LackSafe Engagement session in Northern NSW.
Our engagement sessions will be notably smaller as we align with the requirements for social distancing and social gatherings.
However, we see this as an opportunity where our people will feel more comfortable to open up, as many prefer talking in small groups.
Working together with one of our key client’s, we also took this opportunity to actively participate in our client’s program by “taking the lead” to show visible collaborative leadership.
We thank Derek for allowing us to conduct our session on the project and for taking the time to be actively involved in our session. Our employee’s feedback was very positive towards our client being interested and involved in what we do to engage with our people.
WorkSafe. HomeSafe. #LackSafe
National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians - as individuals, 
families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
As an Indigenous owned company Lack Groups vision for reconciliation is to be committed to building our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations, and communities.
We aim to educate our staff to a better understanding of the importance of these relationships and their cultures and histories, to ensure they are celebrated and respected.
We can all play a part, big and small, on the journey towards reconciliation.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Queensland imposes state border restrictions from midnight Wednesday 25 March due to coronavirus crisis
Queensland will shut its borders from midnight on Wednesday in a desperate bid to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Anyone who does not meet the eligibility requirements will be forced to self-quarantine for 14 days whether they have symptoms or not.
People who live and work on different sides of the border will still be able to continue to travel to work with the Government unveiling more details of its border closure.
Medical appointments, freight and other essential purposes will also be allowed, but cross-border social visits are out.
Travelling to work, to the supermarket, the pharmacy and the petrol station is classed as essential.
Travel for all other purposes is highly discouraged.
Border Restrictions
Australian border closures - from 9.00 pm AEDT 20 March 2020, only Australian citizens, residents and immediate family members can travel to Australia.
Four jurisdictions - the Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania – have effectively closed their borders to outside travel. "These strict new border controls will apply to all access points — roads, rail, air and sea. Unless exempted, arrivals from interstate will be ordered to self-isolate for 14 days.
New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory borders have not closed but have closed down many non-essential services, citing petrol stations, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, freight and logistics and home delivery services among those deemed essential. For example, Holiday travel interstate is non-essential.
We are continuing to closely monitor the developments of coronavirus and are following the guidance and advice of the Prime Minister and the Department of Health in Australia. We will continue to provide updates as developments change.
It is important to note we are continuing to operate our offices and field work activities as normal, with some minor adjustments to align with the restrictions and advice from the Prime Minister and the Department of Health in Australia.
Stage 1 Restrictions Non-essential gatherings
Non-essential gatherings are suspended for an initial 4 weeks to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) and to give both businesses and people time to fully understand social distancing requirements.
The following facilities are restricted from opening from midday local time 23 March 2020:
- pubs, registered and licensed clubs (excluding bottle shops attached to these venues), hotels (excluding accommodation);
- gyms and indoor sporting venues;
- cinemas, entertainment venues, casinos and night clubs;
- restaurants and cafes will be restricted to takeaway and/or home delivery;
- religious gatherings, places of worship or funerals (in enclosed spaces and other than very small groups and where the 1 person per 4 square metre rule applies);
Isolated remote community hubs are not included in these restrictions. Other facilities are not impacted but could be considered under a later stage of restrictions, if necessary. These measures also apply to outdoor spaces associated with the above venues.
Existing measures to slow the virus and save lives:
- No non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people outside or more than 100 people inside.
- All non-essential indoor gatherings of less than 100 people must have no more than one person per 4sqm. All Australians should expect their local businesses to be following this rule.
- Where possible, keep 1.5 metres between yourself and others.
- Avoid non-essential travel.
- Restrictions on entering aged care homes to protect older Australians.
Practicing good hygiene and keeping a healthy physical distance between individuals is our most powerful weapon in fighting this virus and saving lives.
Non-essential travel should be avoided, and particularly when we're talking about interstate travel and longer distances.
Going to work, the shops is something and other important tasks you have to do on a on a daily basis, so we all need to us common sense on what is not essential.
If you or your family have been confirmed as having COVID-19, have been or have potentially been in contact with someone who has a confirmed case of COVID-19, or are feeling unwell with the known symptoms:
- Call the Health Line on 1800 022 222 or consult your usual medical practitioner for advice.
- Stay away from work, so as to not spread the virus.
- Notify your Lack Group representative by phone, and we will work together to determine any action or support.
If you are not feeling well – we ask that you stay away from work, so as to not spread the illness and consult your usual medical practitioner for advice. Notify your Lack Group representative by phone, and we will work together to determine any action or support.
Have you travelled overseas? All travellers returning or arriving from overseas must self-isolate for 14 days. This applies to everyone, even if you have no symptoms.
Workplace Hygiene - we ask all employees to practice good hygiene including:
- regularly cleaning hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer, even more regularly that you would normally; including before and after eating and after going to the toilet.
- minimizing hand contact with other such as handshakes.
- covering your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue.
- disposing of tissues properly.
- using alcohol-based hand sanitisers.
- cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, including disinfectant in company vehicles.
- if you are sick, avoiding contact with others and staying more than 1.5 metres away from people.
- cleaning and sanitising frequently used objects such as mobiles, keys and wallets.
Airports / Flights - All company related non-urgent Business Flights are suspended until after the Easter period. Any recent company related business travellers have been quarantined from contact with other employees.
Distance - where possible, keep 1.5 metres between yourself and others
Meetings / Gatherings - LackSafe BBQ’s & Information Session, business and other meetings are suspended until after the Easter period.
Information - Read the latest announcements about COVID-19 and up-to-date advice for your situation and other information from Department of Health website:
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert#travellers-and-visitors ; https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19#protect-yourself-and-others;
This is a dynamic and evolving situation, as we maintain a flexible and agile approach to circumstances as they arise, and will continue to provide you with updates as the information becomes available.
Please feel free to contact your Lack Group representative at any time, and please keep us informed of any concerns or issues you may have.
Social Distancing at Work
It's been a stressful time all around the world as we deal with coronavirus 
(COVID-19) and the uncertainty it brings.
The coronavirus is rapidly changing our personal lives and the way we work.
To stop the spread of coronavirus we all need to follow the Governments restrictions, guidance and advice, including at work.
Adjusting the way we do things at work - our team at Broken Hill social distancing during a toolbox meeting.
We all need to take social distancing seriously, change our behaviours including when we are at work.
WorkSafe. HomeSafe.#LackSafe
LackSafe BBQ - Melbourne
Lack Group’s Executive Director and Senior Management Team conducted
our first monthly LackSafe engagement, BBQ session yesterday afternoon at our Melbourne depot.
The key topics discussed at yesterdays session centred around how to improve communication with our clients. The other key topic discussed were Weather Preparation and Driving to Conditions.
Engagement was high and a great turnout for our first session at our Melbourne Depot.
Keep up the great work Team.
WorkSafe. HomeSafe. #LackSafe
International Women's Day 2020
International Women's Day is a day celebrated to highlight the social, 
cultural, economic and political achievements of women around the world.
At Lack Group, we not only celebrate this day to support and advocate for the achievements of women, but also celebrate this day in remembrance of our Founder, Diane Lack.
Being one of the first female pioneers in the construction industry, Diane was an influential woman with fundamentally strong business beliefs.
These beliefs allowed Diane to achieve her dream of the Lack Group becoming a reputable, family owned, Australia wide company that is the best at what they do.
Diane was the embodiment and definition of a fighter. Battling cancer and running a national company was no easy task. “No” was not a word in Diane’s vocabulary; she worked hard for her achievements.
Celebrate this day by acknowledging the hard work, dedication, support and passion that the women in your lives bring every day.
In her memory, Lack Group would like to wish everyone a Happy International Women's Day.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As we continue to navigate COVID-19 together, the health and safety of our people, our clients and the broader community remains our top priority.
Lack Group is actively monitoring the developments of coronavirus and are following the expert guidance and advice of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Department of Health in Australia.
We are continuing to operate our offices and field work activities as normal and have introduced some measures in preparation to manage the potential spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the community.
LackSafe “everyone looking out for everyone”. Your health and wellbeing is our priority and therefore to ensure the safety of our people, our clients and the community we ask that you take notice of the request below:
If you or your family have been confirmed as having COVID-19, have been or have potentially been in contact with someone who has a confirmed case of COVID-19, or are feeling unwell with the known symptoms:
- Call the Health Line on 1800 022 222 or consult your usual medical practitioner for advice.
- Stay away from work, so as to not spread the virus.
- Notify your Lack Group representative by phone, and we will work together to determine any action or support.
Have you travelled overseas? All travellers returning or arriving from overseas must self-isolate for 14 days. This applies to everyone, even if you have no symptoms.
Workplace Hygiene - we ask all employees to practice good hygiene including:
- regularly cleaning hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer, even more regularly that you would normally;
- covering your nose and mouth with a tissue or elbow when coughing or sneezing; and
- minimizing hand contact with other such as handshakes.
Airports / Flights - All company related non-urgent Business Flights are suspended until after the Easter period. Any recent company related business travellers have been quarantined from contact with other employees.
Meetings / Gatherings - LackSafe BBQ’s & Information Session, business and other meetings are suspended until after the Easter period.
Information - Read the latest announcements about COVID-19 and up-to-date advice for your situation and other information from Department of Health website: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert#travellers-and-visitors
We will keep you updated on this dynamic and evolving situation, as we maintain a flexible and agile approach to circumstances as they arise.
Please feel free to contact your Lack Group representative at any time, and please keep us informed of any concerns or issues you may have.