Over the past decade, we’ve proudly offered technical assistance to various Indigenous organizations, including those involved in the annual National NAIDOC Week Awards Ceremony, which celebrates the remarkable contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals to their communities and beyond.

Through our established network, we’ve created opportunities for hiring disadvantaged Victorians, Aboriginal Victorians, and individuals with disabilities for technical contracts, including those related to the Victorian Premier State Awards.

Additionally, we’ve serviced The Happiness and its Causes program, providing essential technical infrastructure to support their operations and assist individuals like the Spokesperson and National Development Director for Generation One and the Chief Executive Officer of a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing employment disparities.

This collaborative effort has led to the adoption of the National VTEC employment model by governments.

As a result of these partnerships, we remain committed to supporting, hiring, and empowering individuals from these organizations.

Furthermore, by championing sustainable Victorian social enterprises and Aboriginal businesses, we’re fostering employment and economic opportunities for Indigenous individuals in Victoria.

Through our established network, we’ve created opportunities for hiring disadvantaged Victorians, Aboriginal Victorians, and individuals with disabilities for technical contracts, including those related to the Victorian Premier State Awards.

Additionally, we’ve serviced The Happiness and its Causes program, providing essential technical infrastructure to support their operations and assist individuals like the Spokesperson and National Development Director for Generation One and the Chief Executive Officer of a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing employment disparities.

This collaborative effort has led to the adoption of the National VTEC employment model by governments.

Cavern Group promotes gender equality and ensuring the safety of women in our business and the electrical sector. We guarantee that our recruitment and selection processes are impartial, transparent, and devoid of gender biases. Our job postings are designed to be inclusive, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds. 

Cavern Group prioritizes fostering a healthy equilibrium between work and personal life for all staff members, regardless of gender. We provide flexible work options to support employees in managing their personal and family commitments. 

We uphold a strict policy against all types of harassment and have established protocols to handle such occurrences. 

Through our established network, we’ve created opportunities for hiring disadvantaged Victorians, Aboriginal Victorians, and individuals with disabilities for technical contracts, including those related to the Victorian Premier State Awards.

Additionally, we’ve serviced The Happiness and its Causes program, providing essential technical infrastructure to support their operations and assist individuals like the Spokesperson and National Development Director for Generation One and the Chief Executive Officer of a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing employment disparities.

This collaborative effort has led to the adoption of the National VTEC employment model by governments.

Cavern Group maintains a policy to ensure safe and equitable work environments. Violence is a serious issue that can have repercussions on employees and their families, Cavern Group takes the following examples seriously. 

• Any type of physical violence, such as slapping or punching 
• Being forced to do sexual things, even if you are married or in a relationship 
• Making threats or any kind of verbal abuse, including name calling 

Cavern Group provides prevention resources through Safe Work Australia, when an employee reaches out to us during a crisis, we acknowledge and address their needs and provide resource documents:  

• Preventing workplace violence and aggression guide   
• Workplace violence and aggression – guidance for small business  
• Workplace violence and aggression – advice for workers  
• Family and domestic violence at the workplace – information sheet  
• Preventing workplace sexual harassment guide  
• Preventing workplace sexual harassment – guidance for small business  
• Workplace sexual harassment – advice for workers  
• Guide for preventing and responding to workplace bullying  
• Dealing with workplace bullying – a workers’ guide  
• Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work  
• Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks  

Additional related information can be provided such as: 

• Mental health  
• Workplace sexual harassment  
• Workplace bullying  
• Racism at work 

 As a result, our dedication lies in establishing a workplace that is both safe and supportive for all employees, offering resources and assistance.

Cavern Group is commitment to eradicating all forms of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains.
We firmly believe in upholding human rights and ethical labor practices. Our policy prohibits any form of forced labor, human trafficking, or exploitation in any aspect of our business activities.

We are dedicated to ensuring transparency and accountability throughout our supply chain, conducting thorough due diligence to identify and mitigate any risks of modern slavery.

Through these measures, we are actively working to contribute to the global effort to combat modern slavery and uphold the dignity and rights of all individuals involved in our business operations.

STEP EXAMPLES

1. Supply Chain Assessment

Cavern Group actively assess our supply chain thoroughly to identify any potential risks of modern slavery. This includes engaging with our suppliers to understand their practices.

2. Due Diligence

Cavern Group conducts audits on high-risk suppliers or regions where modern slavery is prevalent.

By taking these steps, Cavern Group can systematically assess and address the risk of modern slavery within our company and supply chain, demonstrating our commitment to ethical and responsible business practices.

Cavern Group is committed to supporting Sustainable Victorian social enterprises and Aboriginal business sectors through a range of initiatives.

We prioritise sourcing materials and products from sustainable suppliers and Certified Supply Nation Members, such as 3M Australia, Adobe Systems, AGL, Ambulance Victoria, Blackwoods, Bunnings, Cleanaway, and Xero.

These efforts reflect our dedication to making a positive impact on the local community and supporting Indigenous communities in Victoria, showcasing our values and commitment to social responsibility.

The Cavern Group is committed to prioritising the use of renewable energy sources and implementing energy-efficient practices to minimise our environmental impact.

We are dedicated to responsible waste management and resource usage, alongside supporting local communities and participating in initiatives aimed at conserving natural resources, protecting biodiversity, and mitigating climate change within Victoria.

These policies demonstrate our organisation’s dedication to sustainability and contribute to building a more environmentally responsible business ecosystem in Victorian regions.

Individually, we recognise the meaningful impact we can have on disadvantaged areas by prioritising local hiring and procurement practices, engaging in community development initiatives, and providing mentorship and training opportunities.

By hiring and training individuals from the local community, we create employment opportunities, build local capacity, and contribute to economic empowerment. Through these efforts, the Cavern Group plays a vital role in revitalising and uplifting disadvantaged areas, creating lasting positive change for residents and fostering sustainable socio-economic development.

Cavern Group prioritises local distributors for our suppliers and materials to minimise carbon emissions associated with transportation.

We actively promote the utilisation of low-emission and fuel-efficient vehicles for transportation purposes.

To this end, we maintain a fleet of modern vehicles aimed at reducing emissions, and we are committed to transitioning to Electric Vehicles as we gradually replace our current vehicle fleet in the future.

Prioritising Local Distributors We are actively working to prioritise local distributors for our suppliers and materials. By sourcing locally, we aim to reduce carbon emissions related to transportation. Encouraging Low-Emission Vehicles We are encouraging the use of low-emission and fuel-efficient vehicles for transportation purposes. This includes incentivizing the adoption of such vehicles among our partners and suppliers. Maintaining a Modern Fleet Cavern Group maintains a fleet of modern vehicles designed to minimize emissions. This includes regular maintenance and upgrades to ensure our vehicles meet the highest environmental standards. Transitioning to Electric Vehicles As part of our long-term strategy, we are committed to purchasing Electric Vehicles (EVs) as we gradually replace our current vehicle fleet. This transition aligns with our sustainability goals and helps to further reduce our carbon footprint. Actively paperless We are dedicated to fostering a paperless environment. Our field personnel utilise mobile devices or tablets, and our job management and scheduling system efficiently delivers work orders electronically. All checklists and job sheets are seamlessly completed in electronic format. Continuous Improvement We are dedicated to continuous improvement in all aspects of our Climate Change Policy objectives. This involves ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and adaptation of our strategies to ensure we are effectively mitigating our impact on the environment. By implementing these objectives, we are taking proactive steps to address climate change and reduce our carbon emissions.