Corporate
social
responsibility
Rabia.
Business Applications (Dynamics 365) team.
As one of Australia’s leading IT consultancies, SOCO is passionate about supporting the communities we serve through partnerships, sponsorships and fundraising.
We are committed to improving the lives of our people, our clients and the communities in which we operate, and contributing to a sustainable, equal and fair society. Taking part in the better management of our environmental footprint and supporting our community initiatives, our energetic SOCO team are always ready to support each other, and the people we work with.
SOCO
supports…
Indigenous Literacy Fund
Indigenous Literacy Day celebrates and promotes the revitalisation and preservation of First Nations peoples’ languages now and for future generations. SOCO is a supporter of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, a charity responding to requests from remote communities for culturally relevant books as well as supporting communities to create and publish their stories in languages of their choice.
Greenfleet
SOCO is undertaking practical action against climate change by supporting Greenfleet, a leading environmental organisation. SOCO is seeking to offset carbon emissions for each of our team, with a goal to achieve this in FY24. Our team has already started making a positive impact on the environment by planting a tree for every client feedback received. Through this initiative, we hope to help restore natural ecosystems and mitigate the impact of carbon emissions.
Mangrove Housing
SOCO is an active supporter of Mangrove Housing – an organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of community members by providing quality housing and support services. In particular, SOCO is an active participant in The Forgotten Women project, which is a unique, grassroots housing initiative for homeless women over 55.
Latest
initiatives
SOCO Joins Greenfleet in Reforestation Project to Combat Climate Change
On Friday, 24 March 2023, SOCO team members took part in a reforestation project near Granchester, Queensland to support Greenfleet’s mission to combat climate change. The team worked tirelessly under the scorching temperatures nearing 40 degrees celsius to plant trees and contribute to a healthier planet.
Inspiring change for women in STEM
SOCO was the initial funder of the #FemaleFacesforPublicSpaces campaign, led by 9-year-old Malia Knox.
In 2022, the Hon Shannon Fentiman, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, announced that in response to this initiative, the Queensland Government would provide final fundingfor a statue of world leading geologist and NASA astrobiologist, Dr Abigail Allwood at the Brisbane Planetarium.
SOCO believe it is important for girls to see examples of successful women in technology. Dr Allwood’s statue is designed to inspire future generations to embrace STEM careers, resulting in meaningful change.
Live like her challenge
SOCO recently took a step to support Mangrove Housing and help homeless women over 55 get back on their feet. As part of our ongoing efforts to support women in the community, SOCO is a Silver Sponsor of the Live Like Her Challenge.
Two women in our leadership team, Natasha Reynolds and Raelene Bettles, also volunteered to sleep in a car to raise awareness of the many people that are forced to sleep and live in their cars. Their uncomfortable night was to raise funds for The Forgotten Women project which is a unique, grassroots housing initiative for homeless women over 55.
