Talison is honoured to have received a 2024 Volunteer Employer Recognition Award (VERA) from DFES. Operating in the South West of Western Australia, we understand the unique challenges that come with working in a regional area particularly when it comes to emergency response.
As a predominately residential mine, Talison sees itself as part of the community, not separate from it. Many of our team members volunteer with local bushfire brigades and other emergency services, and we support them by allowing the time they need for training and emergency callouts.
“Talison is proud to support the dedicated people within our workforce who volunteer to keep our communities safe,” said Craig Dawson, General Manager – Operations at Talison Lithium.
“Our employees don’t just work here; they live here. They are part of the South West community, and we consider it essential to support their roles as volunteers in emergency services.”
The award nomination came from Kim Perks, an SES volunteer who wished to recognise Talison’s support in allowing him to respond to emergency situations.
“At the time this award was nominated, I have been supported by Talison and my supervisors to attend three training days and several callouts, one of those callouts was to a cave rescue where 15 kids and two teachers were recovered safely from a cave,” shared Kim.
“I’d also responded to two separate callouts following the tornado events that impacted Bunbury. The support Talison has given to me to volunteer has greatly benefitted the community.”
“Our SW/LSW Vertical Rescue team won the SES team state award for that rescue. My supervisors reorganised the roster so I could attend the WAFES convention with my team which I greatly appreciated. It means a lot to have an employer who understands the importance of this work and fully supports our efforts.”
Talison is proud to stand by its employees and support their efforts as volunteers to help keep our communities safe.