London Benchmarking Group (LBG)

Tabcorp uses the London Benchmarking Group (LBG) framework and methodology to help measure the voluntary community contributions made across all brands and businesses. LBG is used by many leading Australian organisations to systematically measure, benchmark and in some cases report on their voluntary contributions to the community. Tabcorp has been using LBG since 2007, and in 2008 determined that the Tabcorp Group contributed approximately $2 million of voluntary contributions to the communities in which it operates, in the form of in-kind giving, use of hotel and casino facilities, food and beverages, and employee time.

Tabcorp’s community activities include the following:

Conrad Treasury Boardroom Blitz in support of the Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland (October 2008)

Conrad Treasury in Brisbane has supported Boardroom Blitz as the major sponsor since it began, six years ago. Blitz is a “battle of the bands”, which brings corporate Brisbane out of its shell in support of the Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland (CPLQ).

Cerebral Palsy is a condition usually caused by brain damage occurring at or before birth, which is identified by muscular impairment resulting in difficulties with movement. The continued support of Conrad Treasury has contributed vital funds to the research and development of a cure for Cerebral Palsy. Visit http://www.boardroomblitz.org.au for more information.

Star City Hosts 36 Camp Quality Families (June 2008)

Star City and special guests brought a good dose of fun therapy to children living with cancer at a weekend camp at Star City in June 2008. Star City provided the all expenses paid weekend away for 36 special Camp Quality families to enjoy a weekend in the city and the use of Star City’s restaurant, theatre and accommodation facilities. Families enjoyed our Star City hospitality, a special welcome party, non-stop kids entertainment, fully equipped fun break-out rooms and meeting celebrities.

The weekend also offered families free entry to Darling Harbour attractions, including the IMAX Theatre, Sydney Aquarium, Maritime Museum and Powerhouse Museum. All locations were accessible using an all day multi pass on the Metro Link from Star City.

Star City employees volunteered their time and were on hand over the weekend to ensure the families and kids had a great stay and break from their daily routines of cancer treatment.

Conrad Treasury Bachelor Auction for breast cancer research (June 2008)

Conrad Treasury in Brisbane hosted the eighth annual charity Bachelor Auction, to raise money for breast cancer research at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research. Some of the most eligible bachelors in Brisbane went under the hammer on the night, raising over $8,000 for the charity. As host, Conrad Treasury donated its function room and banqueting facilities for the event.

Charities getting involved in Fashion Fridays – Conrad Treasury (monthly)

Conrad Treasury Fashion Fridays are a Brisbane icon with different Brisbane charities participating in the event, and a chance to raise money and publicise their organisation. Conrad Treasury donates a number of prizes for charities to raffle and all funds are collected by the charity. Charities also have the opportunity to fundraise at the event.

Treasury has also partnered with the Starlight Children’s Foundation for the Melbourne Cup event in 2008.

Jupiters Townsville Charity Ball and Auction (November 2007)

Jupiters Townsville hosted its Charity Ball and Auction to raise money for local charities in North Queensland. Three worthy local charities were chosen as beneficiaries of funds raised at the event, which included the Townsville & Thuringowa Mayor’s Christmas Appeals, Cancer Council Queensland’s Townsville Hospice Appeal and the Townsville Hospital Foundation. The event was a great success with over $60,000 raised and distributed to the local charities.

The Alfred Hospital Melbourne (October to November 2007)

During the 2007 Spring Racing Carnival, Tabcorp joined forces with Victorian Racing Club to raise funds for the Alfred Hospital Melbourne through the selling of Melbourne Cup miniature pins at Tabcorp’s Victorian TAB and Tabaret venues. Over $18,145 was raised and all proceeds went to the Alfred Hospital.