Optus joins Invictus Australia in multi-year partnership deal
Invictus Australia is delighted to announce a significant multi-year partnership with Optus, one of Australia’s leading telecommunications companies and award-winning Veteran Employer of Choice.
This partnership reflects Optus’ commitment to supporting veterans and their families wellbeing through the power of sport, and demonstrates strong alignment through the shared values of inclusion, community, connection, and supporting our regional communities. In addition, Optus and Invictus Australia are committed to increasing the awareness of service men and women, plus their families, amongst the general public, as both organisations acknowledge and recognise the sacrifice of service.
Optus are a recognised leader in veteran employment and are members of the Veteran Employment Commitment, which means they are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. The telco has a strong focus on hiring and supporting veterans, and appreciating the value of their skillsets obtained through military service, such as leadership, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure.
“Optus is proud to partner with Invictus Australia to champion veterans and their families. We understand the unique value and perspective veterans can bring to the workforce. They bring technical skills that critical infrastructure like telecommunications requires, as well as skills such as leadership, working well under pressure and in a team environment.”
Optus is already taking steps to connect with the broader veteran community, recently attending the inaugural Invictus Australia NSW Defence Sport Expo, held in Newcastle on Saturday 19 October. Representatives engaged with local defence families, exploring how sport can serve as an avenue for connection, physical activity and mental wellbeing.
“We’re proud to create a workplace that values the contribution of veterans and helps them thrive. We conduct a diversity and inclusion census where three per cent of the team said they have been in the defence force or are the spouse or dependent of those who have,” added Kate Aitken. “We’re delighted to support Invictus Australia to empower veterans at Optus and in the broader community while inspiring all Australians.
Vanessa Bernardo, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Brand at Invictus Australia said, “We are excited about the future, having recently redesigned our partnership model to provide more opportunities for brands to impact veteran lives and create unique storytelling opportunities to share with the Australian population. This partnership with Optus is a wonderful chance to bring this to life. It will change and save lives, both on the international stage with the Invictus & Warrior Games, and in local communities. We are delighted for Optus to join the local Invictus family and together we will ensure that veterans and their families feel supported, valued, and connected.”
To learn more about the partnership, watch the video below.
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About Invictus Australia
Invictus Australia is a leading nonprofit organisation dedicated to strengthening the health & wellbeing of veterans and their and their families through the power of sport. We support and encourage former and current serving members of the Defence community and their families as they connect and engage with their communities through sport, at a grassroots level or internationally, to assist with recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration, or to proactively manage wellbeing.
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About Optus
As Australia’s second largest provider of telecommunications services, Optus is a leading technology company providing over 11 million services with connectivity daily.
Through our team of more than 6,000 employees across Australia, Optus delivers a comprehensive range of telecommunications products including mobile and fixed line telephony, fixed and mobile broadband services, multimedia entertainment and technology services, satellite services, and converged business telecommunications applications and solutions.
As the digital world of technology changes and our customers’ demands change in unison, we are consistently on a transformational journey to deliver technological solutions beyond basic connectivity.
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