Lachy's Story

Lachie joined ReNew in 2019, back when the social enterprise had just one crew and a single hire van of borrowed tools. With no previous work experience, he embraced the opportunity and quickly became an important part of the team.

In the early days, Lachie had to find his feet, but through dedication and support, he steadily built his confidence. Over time, he became known as a reliable team member who was always ready to help, whether it was setting up for the day or welcoming new starters. His leadership grew naturally, earning the respect of his peers.

During his six years with ReNew, Lachie achieved key milestones like gaining his driver’s licence, securing his White Card, and completing important industry training. These accomplishments prepared him to take the next step in his career.

Earlier this year, Lachie successfully transitioned out of ReNew to a full-time job with a large commercial landscaping company. His journey from new starter to leader is a powerful example of how opportunity, encouragement, and hard work can change lives.

ReNew Celebrates 100-Jobs Milestones

We’re excited to share that ReNew has hit some incredible milestones in its mission to support disadvantaged young people. Since 2019, ReNew has employed over 100 young individuals, for the majority it is their first job. On average, our Youth Employees spend around 8 months with ReNew as we work together to break down barriers, helping them transition into further education, employment, or training. Since opening our doors in 2019, ReNew has paid over $1 million in wages to our Youth Employees, all generated through our trade-based services.

Recently, the team spent a day upskilling at the workshop. After kicking off with a barbecue breakfast, the crew got hands-on with heavy machinery and, by the end of the day, became accredited in operating a mobile chipper and mulcher. This new skillset not only extends ReNew’s services into tree removal but also enhances our employees' skills bank, providing even greater value to our clients.

A big congratulations to several of our young people for reaching some significant milestones of their own:

• Taylor recently secured a full-time position in a field she’s passionate about—working with animals at a veterinary clinic.

• James, a history enthusiast, has been volunteering at the WA Museum between shifts at ReNew. The museum was so impressed, they asked him to apply for a full-time role.

• Monty and Tim have both successfully completed their Certificate II and III in horticulture at TAFE.

• Riley overcame a nervous start in his first job at ReNew, quickly progressing to full-time hours. His dedication caught the attention of Kardan Construction, where he’s been working full-time since June—and is proud to be driving his own company car.

We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and achievements!