MATES Fly The Flag Day What’s this about, mental health and suicide prevention among our Construction Workers. 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and these circumstances have made it more important than ever for us all to stay connected, reach out and support those around us. Lack Group…
Professionalism, Commitment, Communication, Safety It’s #JerseyDay today! A vital cause that saves lives through organ donation. Did you know one organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of 10 or more people? Today at Lack Group Head Office we are wearing our team colours with pride, raising awareness for DonateLife and hopefully inspiring the conversation…
#DaffodilDay is the Cancer Councils most iconic and much-loved fundraising campaign for lifesaving cancer research. Every 4 minutes another Australian is diagnosed with cancer and the daffodil represents hope for a cancer free future. In support Lack Group’s Head Office held a morning tea, sharing our yellow. Together we can raise…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
Lack Group’s Executive Director Kyle and our Group Manager for Commercial and Risk Andrew, conducted our monthly LackSafe engagement and BBQ session this morning at our Adelaide depot. The key topics for this morning included; Road Safety during Fire and Floods, Driver Awareness Training, Safe Work Procedures and effective communication…
Lack Group have proudly joined the donation efforts of multiple contractors on the Sydney Metro project by donating 2000 3M P2 respiratory masks. These contractors have come together to donate thousands of 3M P2 Respiratory Masks in support for the NSWRFS. When we were made aware that NSWRFS members were…
Lack Group Constructions would like to acknowledge all our employees on the Tweed Coast, also the traditional lands of the Bundjalung people and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Lack Group’s key initiative is our Aboriginal…
LackSafe Field Coordinator, Stewart, congratulates the winners of our LackSafe Employee’s of the Month Award for October 2019. Indyanna and Rachel are joint winners this month after being nominated by one of our clients for their outstanding work contribution, safety focus, positive attitudes and effective manner in which they communicate…
As most of you are aware, we are currently going through one of the worst bush fires ever seen in Australia. As flames tear through large parts of New South Wales, firefighters, volunteers and charity workers are providing round-the-clock support for those devastated by the ongoing bushfires. Lack Group would…
Pacific Highway closure - On Monday and Tuesday night our Gold Coast team performed a scheduled shutdown of the Pacific Highway on behalf of RMS so they could conduct routine maintenance. The highway was closed from 2000 and 0500 between Stuarts Road and the GC Highway exits with a detailed…
On Friday the 19th of July our Lack Group’s Director and Northern NSW Operations Manager headed inland to Goonellabah to cook up a delicious BBQ for our workers and conduct a LackSafe information session. Awards of recognition were handed out to TC’s Heather and Liam for their professionalism & commitment…
Lack Group Traffic Controller Iris has made a very popular impact on business owners in High Street while completing traffic control duties around the light rail precinct. Iris has been praised for his attitude and interpersonal skills and has also been commended for his ability to familiarise himself with all…
Lack Group's Operations Manager for the Australian Capital Territory conducted our monthly LackSafe BBQ and Safety session in Canberra this morning. A large turn out once again from our strong dedicated team. The key topics covered included safe work procedures, work site safety requirements, workplace communication, incident response and identification. The…
This morning, Lack Group’s Executive Traffic Manager, Peter, held a training session with our Traffic Controllers on how to operate E-Stops on the Pacific Motorway Upgrade in Northern NSW. E-Stops are a remotely activated set of traffic lights that not only create a safer environment for our Traffic Controllers, but…
Lack Group's Director and Senior Management team conducted our monthly LackSafe BBQ session in Northern NSW this morning. Massive turn out once again from our strong dedicated team. Big Congratulations to our LackSafe winners for the month of March, Darren, Mick, Geoff, Sarah, Anthony, Colin and Project Supervisor David. Our…
MATES in Construction is a charity established in 2008 to reduce the high level of suicide among Australian construction workers. We are unique in that we foster ownership and control of the program with the Australian building and construction industry. The MATES in Construction program is based on the simple…
Congratulations to Katie on being awarded our LackSafe Employee of the Month Award for October 2018. Whilst on site a fellow employee had collapsed. Katie proceeded to apply First Aid and also performed CPR until paramedics arrived on site. Katie remained by the employees’ side at the hospital until their…