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This is in addition to the $25,000 already
committed as part of Kennards For Kids
– making a total commitment of $100,000
this year. KidsXpress Life uses the money
to help vulnerable kids.
Angus Kennard, Non-Executive Director
of Kennards Hire, believes it is vital kids
are given every chance at success in life
and it’s even more crucial to give back to
the community as a business.
“We believe it’s all about breaking
negative cycles early in a child’s life
and KidsXpress are inspirational in their
efforts,”Angus said. “Kennards For Kids
was created in order to help youth in our
communities realise their potential.”
Margo Ward, Founder and CEO of Sydney
Based Charity KidsXpress Life, said: “It
is difficult to truly express how much
Kennards Hire’s ongoing and extremely
generous support means to us, the kids
Kennards Hire increases support for KidsXpress Life
Marking its 11th year of support for the charity and the ‘Kennards For Kids’ initiative,
Kennards Hire has donated an additional $75,000 to KidsXpress Life.
we support as well as their
families and community."
“Kennards For Kids makes a
massive difference – not just
for now, but for now on in the
life of our kids!
“For many of our kids they
think no-one cares, no
one notices their pain and
anxiety. The support from
Kennards Hire and the
Kennards For Kids Campaign
raises valuable funds for
our programs and sends an
important message of belief
and hope to our kids,” Margo
said.
For every hire made during the months
of September and October, Kennards
Hire branches around NSW donate $2 to
KidsXpress Life. While Kennards Hire’s
main charity drive each year is Kennards
For Kids, local branches are also involved
in a range of independent community
based projects.
Visit: www.kidsxpress.org.au or website:
www.kennards.com.au
This position was previously filled by
Mark Butterfield, who was promoted to
the position of National Marine Sales
Manager at Power Equipment.
Steve joins Power Equipment following
a lifetime of technical and management
experience in the engine industry. He
commenced his career at a large engine
reconditioning business where he rose
through the ranks. Steve went on to work
in the diesel parts sector, supplying parts
for European and Japanese trucks and
buses. Prior to joining Power Equipment,
Steve was in a sales manager’s role
supplying small diesel engines to trade.
New Power Products Area Manager
Power Equipment has appointed industry veteran Steve
Harvey to Power Products Area Manager – Vic/Tas/SA.
Kennards Hire’s first branch in WA
which opened in 2000 in Cannington,
has undergone a major refurbishment.
General Manager of Kennards Hire in
WA, Tony Symons said since the end
of the mining boom,WA has seen a
downturn in the economy but the key
to maintaining growth during difficult
times is to invest in people and assets.
“There’s a lot of talk in WA about how
tough the job market has been of late,”
Tony said. “Because Kennards Hire is
constantly growing as a business, we
have more and more positions opening
up. Our hiring philosophy is if we have
great people applying, we will find a job
for them.”
“Each year in WA we support the
Constable Care Child Safety Foundation
as part of the national Kennards For
Kids campaign, which runs throughout
every September and October. In 2015,
Kennards Hire was thrilled to donate
over $40,000 to Constable Care.”
The Cannington branch is located at
the corner of Nicholson Road & Spencer
Road, Cannington.
Visit: www.kennards.com.au
Kennards Hire
grows in WA
Kennards Hire has donated an additional $75,000 to KidsXpress Life
An incursion of fire ants was detected
near Brisbane Airport. It’s suspected
the fire ants arrived in freight sometime
in the past two years and thanks to a
vigilant report to Biosecurity Queensland
in September last year, it is thought they
haven’t had time to spread far.
A new emergency response is underway
to contain and eradicate the fire ants.
All Australian states and territories have
Contact: 03 9709 8500 or visit website:
www.powerequipment.com.au
Fire ant update for Queensland
unanimously agreed to jointly fund the
eradication.
Restrictions apply in Pinkenba, Eagle
Farm and Brisbane Airport to the
movement of items such as soil, potted
plants, turf, and mulch. Biosecurity
Queensland offers free training for
industry working with fire ant restricted
items. Call Biosecurity Qld on: 13 25 23
or visit: www.daf.qld.gov.au/fireants.
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