The construction industry lacks diversity and inclusion in both the workforce and supply chain. Social impact is becoming crucial to winning work, attracting talent and results in meaningful change. Our approach empowers the social and economic performance of our clients, the industry and local community.
Build a more inclusive future while strengthening your business
Taking responsibility for our impact is not just the right thing to do. It’s the key to strengthening our business and community.
We can help with
- Engaging Indigenous businesses, social enterprises, female-owned businesses, charities and disability enterprises
- Social procurement strategies, procedures and templates
- Green Star credit points for social procurement and Indigenous inclusion
- Social impact assessments
- Program evaluation - measurement and reporting
- Meaningful community engagement
- Managing cultural heritage responsibilities and duty of care
- QLD Government Building and Training Policy requirements
- QLD Indigenous Procurement Policy
- NSW Government Infrastructure Skills Legacy Program
- VIC Government Social Procurement Framework
- VIC Government Building Equality Policy
- Australian Skills Guarantee
- Commonwealth Indigenous Procurement Policy
- Workplace Gender Equality strategies and reporting
- Attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, including women and Indigenous Australians
- Training and capability development programs
- Tender responses to meet social impact requirements
Beyond compliance to real impact
By working with us, you can have it all. We help you build social impact into the heart of your business to create meaningful change that delivers true commercial benefits.
We take a proactive approach to procurement and workforce diversity that provides value beyond the physical structure of the building. Our client’s benefit from a positive reputation and improved workplace culture, innovation, productivity and safety. The industry builds its capability and reduces the skills shortage, while the local community see a positive impact on their local engagement, participation and economy. We will help you navigate these complexities and build a more equitable and profitable business.
Our Approach
Practical solutions for meaningful impact
We believe that by working together, we can create an equitable future for all. That's why we provide the tools and resources necessary for you to make a difference in your business and community.
Strategy
- Diversity & inclusion and social procurement
- Identify priorities, set goals and measure outcomes
- Developing business structures, models and systems
Compliance
- Discrimination, gender equality, sexual harassment & psychosocial hazards
- Gap analysis, recommendations & building robust responses to legislation
- Training to understand your social and ethical obligations
- Cultural heritage
- Develop resilient, effective and informed policies, and programs
- Community and industry consultation, engagement, workshops, economic development plans
- Research & evaluation
Projects
- Tender process
- Contracts
- Project delivery plans
- Tracking & reporting
- Community & industry consultation, engagement, workshops
- Research, evaluation & reports
RECENT WORK
Uncovering the value of social impact
Helix Impact teamed up with John Holland to evaluate the impact of their wellbeing program, See Them Thrive. Their goal was to understand how the program benefits workers and to forecast the potential improvements in wellbeing and culture if the program was scaled across the construction industry.
“Helix has helped us articulate the true impact of our initiative, strengthening our decision making and improving how we communicate its impact to our stakeholders. Their industry knowledge and unique subject matter expertise meant they were able to explain things in simple terms, and provide a quick turnaround and collaborative working relationship. Helix is a trusted partner in driving meaningful change.” – Sharon @ John Holland
TEAM
Morgan Rooney
Director of Impact
We help businesses and projects to achieve inclusive and socially responsible outcomes. By delivering both community and commercial success, we leave behind a lasting positive impact. We empower people, projects and businesses to thrive.
Social Impact insight
OUR DNA
Committed to construction
We focus solely on the construction industry and we're all about building a better industryDriving social impact
We are dedicated to creating a better industry for all, so social impact is more than just lip service - it's a core thread of our DNA.Advice to guide you
We'll teach you to fish. This means giving you the tools, resources, guidance and education to empower you to take control.Different perspectives
We are a multidisciplinary practice which means we know that it’s not just lawyers that are needed to bring an informed and efficient solution to your challenge.
Let's make positive change
Every step toward a more equitable construction industry creates ripples of opportunity - for your business, your people, and the communities you work in. Let's talk about how we can help you turn social impact goals into lasting business advantages.
