We believe in giving back to the region where we can.  This is why HR Design has taken a philanthropic approach to offer our engineering services to selected charities and not-for-profits organisations within the greater Sunshine Coast region.

We were proud to be involved in the BA Murphy Constructions Aura Project, supporting STEPS Charity – a Sunshine Coast-based charity creating brighter futures for people with a disability. We were honoured to be able to provide our engineering services to help create the STEPS Pathways College – a day and boarding college teaching young adults with a disability skills for an independent life. STEPS Pathways College is an innovative new learning model designed to develop independence for people with a disability.  The STEPS holistic approach to learning gives students the opportunity to graduate with the right skills, a new sense of responsibility for their life, and the motivation to take ownership of their future.  Further information about the STEPS Charity and initiatives can be found on their website.

In 2019 we expanded our philanthropic endeavours to support the Australian Wildlife Conservancy and their tireless efforts in the preservation of Australian flora and fauna.

The AWC has established many conservation sites across Australia.  One of their sites is quite close to home for the HR Design team – the Curramore Wildlife Sanctuary.  This particular Sanctuary is close to our hearts due to its proximity to our homes and workplace.  This 170 hectare conservation parcel protects a range of vegetation types, and is home to an abundance of native wildlife, including 10 threatened vertebrate species.  The Sanctuary is home to 279 species of native vertebrates.  The Sanctuary forms an important corridor between neighbouring National Parks and other public conservation areas and is an integral part of maintaining an ecological balance in a region that has seen a surge in development and construction in recent years.  If you would like to find out more about the projects and sanctuaries of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, you can find out more on their website.