Blackwoods and The Fred Hollows Foundation
Blackwoods has been partnering with The Fred Hollows Foundation since 2010, with a commitment of donating 10% of profits from the sale of any PROSAFE eyewear, faceshields and related accessories to the Indigenous Australia Program.
Since the partnership began, Blackwoods has donated more than $3.5 million to The Fred Hollows Foundation’s Indigenous Australia Program.
Blackwoods is Australia’s leading provider of industrial safety products and services with branches located across Australia.
This partnership reinforces Blackwoods’, and their parent company, Wesfarmers’, strong commitment to reconciliation and increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team members, suppliers, contractors and the broader community.
Their customers are delighted to learn that not only are they receiving comfortable, high-quality Prosafe safety products, but that a percentage of their purchase is going directly to help close the gap in eye health experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Partnership story:
Recently, the Blackwoods WA sales team hosted Daniel Mankarious from The Fred Hollows Foundation at their Canning Vale branch for a Lunch & Learn session.
The session provided an invaluable opportunity for the team members to deepen their understanding of The Foundation’s mission and the utilisation of Blackwoods’ contributions. "It was incredibly valuable to speak with the WA sales team, and I’m grateful for the warm welcome and engaging conversation. This visit underscored the significant impact our partnership has on eye health in Indigenous Australian communities in WA and highlighted the crucial role each Blackwoods member plays in this mission," said Daniel Mankarious.
This visit not only reinvigorated and strengthened the existing relationship but also helped to lay plans for how the team can further spread The Foundation’s message and impact through the PROSAFE eyewear initiative. The engagement session emphasized the importance of collective efforts in making a meaningful difference in the lives of Indigenous communities.
The partnership between Blackwoods and The Fred Hollows Foundation exemplifies the positive outcomes that can be achieved through strong collaboration and engagement. By continuing to work together, both organizations can further their mission of improving eye health and ensuring inclusivity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
