Macquarie Telecom Community Care Program

United Way is a charitable trust that raises funds at the workplace and in the community. United Way has thousands of offices around the world, sometimes known locally as Community Chest or Community Fund. The offices are run independently of each other but they are strongly linked by their common purpose: to bring the community together to promote individual well-being and social good. United Way is non political, non religious and volunteer based. Each United Way is comprised of a group of volunteers, who are responsive to community needs, collect donations efficiently, review charitable projects which need support and distribute those funds to projects which meet the funding guidelines.

With the support of corporate sponsors, such as Macquarie Telecom, United Way is able to distribute 90 cents out of every donation dollar to the causes it supports.

United Way raises and distributes in excess of US$3 billion per year to charities worldwide.

Macquarie Telecom has been supporting United Way now for more than ten years and many of our staff make donations through a payroll deduction scheme, and Macquarie Telecom donating directly in its own right.

"We are delighted to be associated with United Way and applaud their efforts and commitment to those less well off in our community……. In an industry that is constantly evolving in its challenges and opportunities, perhaps it is all too easy to miss the greatest challenge that exists in our community. United Way is an excellent vehicle for our people to help redress directly, on an ongoing basis, those most in need."

David Tudehope, Executive Director