Our win in the ESG category highlights the success of the Calleo Indigenous Community Fund (CICF), developed in partnership with Calleo Indigenous, as part of the Calleo Group. The CICF was founded to enhance employment, education and career development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a focus on grassroots programs that drive sustainable change.

Calleo fully funds all operational costs of the CICF, ensuring 100% of contributions go directly to community initiatives. Since 2019, the fund has awarded over $1.8 million in grants, with a further $2.7 million committed through to 2028.

Recent milestones included expanding our university scholarship program for Indigenous students with a new alumni and intern network that fosters community, mentorship and transition into employment. Through partnership with Kinetic IT, we successfully helped five First Nations individuals into roles across several government departments, providing security clearance and role-specific training, with more placements on the way.

With ESG a rising focus for Government, we believe that doing good and doing business go hand-in-hand and this approach continues to shape Calleo’s commitment to social responsibility and workforce diversity.