At Grill’d, Local Matters is in our DNA. It’s our way of spreading the local love in the communities we call home. For our superstar WA Growth Coach, Sharna, Local Matters is what keeps us connected.

“Local Matters is who we are. It’s the core of what we do, it’s where we come from, and it keeps us grounded every day”.

We all know a Community Hero. They’re not just our nurses, first responders, and police officers. They’re our loved ones, mates, and tireless protectors, who show up for us every day. Pulling all-nighters. Making (often unnoticed) sacrifices. We want to thank these legends for their incredible work supporting our communities – so we’re going big with a Local Matters National Takeover. This month, every Grill’d restaurant across the nation will feature jars for our three chosen not-for-profits, in one big show of support. In total, we’ll be donating $89,000 across these three amazing not-for-profits.

When asked what being part of our Local Matters program means to them, St John Ambulance Australia’s Partnerships and Programs Manager, Fairlie, talked to the impactful connection it creates with the community.

“Being part of the Local Matters Program is a powerful acknowledgement of the lifesaving work our St John volunteers do every day.

“The Local Matters donation will directly strengthen our ability to support St John volunteers as they respond to emergencies. It helps provide the equipment, training, and resources they need to deliver fast, skilled care when our community needs it most”.

As a small organisation doing big things for nurses, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Foundation’s Director of Philanthropy, Julijana, shared that with more than 440,000 registered nurses across the country, the need for support is huge.

“The ACN Foundation has assisted 100’s of nurses through education programs and leadership opportunities.

“Funds raised through Local Matters will help expand this impact even further, by reducing financial pressures, opening doors to career advancement and strengthening the future of Australia’s nursing workforce”.

For Police Care Australia, being part of our Local Matters program means strengthening the support available to those who serve our communities every day.

“Grill’d’s Local Matters donation will directly strengthen Police Care Australia’s ability to provide vital mental health support, crisis care, and counselling to over 65,000 police and their families across Australia,” said Project Management Consultant, Esther.

“This contribution will help us maintain essential services, expand our education resources, and ensure that those who serve our communities can access timely, confidential support when they need it most”.

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