The fundraising campaign is geared towards aiding students with muscular disabilities
Davies Collison Cave (DCC) has confirmed its participation in Muscular Dystrophy Australia’s (MDA) Super September Campaign.
The month-long initiative calls for schools and businesses across Australia to help raise funds for students with muscular disabilities.
“There are people across every sector of our workforce who live with a disability, often invisible. Muscular Dystrophy Australia applauds companies that extend their diversity and inclusion policies that support the cause and lead authentic, heartfelt change for greater social impact”, MDA CEO Catherine Stace said.
Among the fundraising activities MDA is encouraging corporations to partake in are dress-up morning teas or dress-up days. DCC kicked off the month with an all-staff lunch held on 5 September that gave superhero-costumed staff members with muscular dystrophy an opportunity to share about their lived experiences.
The firm employs three staff members who have lived experience of neuromuscular disease. The firm said that it had altered the work environment in support of these employees.
DCC also invited Murdoch Children’s Research Institute muscle senior research scientist Dr Chantal Coles to share updates on developments in neuromuscular disease research.
“At DCC, our strength is our people, and we are committed to fostering a culture that allows every individual to bring their whole self to work, ensuring they feel valued and supported”, said Anna Rosemeyer, head of people and culture.
Money raised during Super September goes towards CampMDA and other programs that support young people with muscular disabilities. These programs aim to cultivate social inclusion and provide participants with life skills to help them become advocates for themselves, complete Year 12 education, get further education or vocational training, and join the workforce.
