Sisterworks Inc and Yarra Trams - Win Social Procurement Impact Partnership of the Year
The Social Traders National Game Changer Awards 2024 kicked off on 23 July, marking their biggest awards event ever! First up, they celebrated the Victoria and Tasmania game changers at the Abbotsford Convent-acknowledging exceptional achievements among social entrepreneurs and the social procurement movement!
This year's winners and finalists demonstrated a remarkable dedication to creating social and environmental impact, pioneering new approaches, and driving positive change in communities. Let's dive into the details of these inspiring achievements!
We are especially proud in congratulating SisterWorks for winning:
Social Procurement Impact Partnership of the Year
Winner: SisterWorks Inc & Yarra Trams
SisterWorks Inc and Yarra Tram's Shared Value Partnership (SVP) exemplifies how strategic collaboration can drive social and environmental progress. Building on their 2022 Community Partnership Program, this partnership has set new standards in social and sustainable procurement.
Partnership highlights:
- Engagement and capacity building: SisterWorks utilises its core services to generate revenue streams, advancing Yarra Trams' social procurement goals and expanding capacity for social impact.
- Innovative practices: The partnership involves textile supply, tram seat refurbishment, and upcycling, with SisterWorks collaborating with Aboriginal business, A2B Consumables, to enhance the scope of their work.
Impact:
- Social: Created 833 hours of employment for priority jobseekers, contributing a $125,000 annual social and economic impact.
- Environmental: Diverted over 4 tonnes of waste from landfills annually through textile repurposing, significantly reducing landfill contribution.
- Capability development: Provided SisterWorks with essential skills in rail safety and manufacturing, enhancing their operational capabilities.
- Economic: Expected a 15% annual revenue increase for SisterWorks, demonstrating the economic benefits of social procurement.
