At Reece, we’re grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the Clontarf Foundation – an organisation doing meaningful work to support young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men through school and into employment.

Clontarf is more than an education program. Through its academies, it supports young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to not only stay engaged in school but to thrive beyond it, all whilst building confidence, resilience, and the life skills needed to step into the future with purpose.

Since the early days of our partnership, we’ve seen this connection grow in ways that have left a lasting impact – not just on the students, but on our people too. For many of our teams, it’s become something deeply personal. The Dubbo branch was one of the first to get involved, and their relationship with the local academy continues to strengthen.

We’ve seen the impact this connection can have. Zac and Ray, two Clontarf students, have shared their journeys with us – stories that highlight how mentorship and encouragement can make a real difference.

Gavin Weeks, Assistant Branch Manager Dubbo has seen the impact of this journey first-hand.

“Having Zac start as an ASbA (Australian School-based Apprentice) with us all those years ago and then seeing him grow into an apprentice plumber – it’s been amazing to watch him grow as a person,” Gavin said.

As a Clontarf graduate, Zac has felt the influence of Reece’s support in shaping his path forward.
“Working at Reece helped me tremendously. It gave me a general idea of plumbing and how everything works. Applying that out in the field made it a lot easier, Zac said.

We know there’s still plenty to learn and do, but we’re proud to be part of something that’s helping shape the future – for Reece, for the industry, and most importantly, for the next generation.

A heartfelt thank you to the Dubbo team for showing that when we work together with purpose, we can help build brighter futures.