21/05/2026
This week is National Volunteer Week in Australia. Organised by Volunteering Australia, this is a time to appreciate the efforts of volunteers in our community and acknowledge what great things we can achieve through volunteering our time.
At EDL, we value volunteer work and offer all our employees two paid days per year that can be used for volunteering. This policy demonstrates our commitment to making a positive impact on our local communities where we operate.
Melissa TeAhuru, EDL’s Business Development and Proposals Coordinator, based in Perth, Western Australia, is just one of many team members who are passionate about giving back.
“Even as a teenager in high school I was organising talent shows to fundraise for local charities,” said Melissa. “Today, I appreciate the opportunity to participate in volunteering activities as part of my role with EDL. Recently I organised a day with our team, volunteering to make sandwiches for the homeless, which was a truly rewarding experience,” she said.
“Outside of work, I volunteer as a Team Manager for my daughter’s rugby league team and my husband is the Coach! There is nothing more fulfilling than helping people in our local community,” Melissa added.
