Tomago Aluminium Company Pty Ltd

R U OK? Day! 💛
A special shoutout to Talk2meBro for running three incredible breathwork sessions with our team today. It was amazing to see everyone come together to prioritise mental health and wellbeing. Our team had the chance to learn how breathwork can benefit mental health, enjoy some lunch, and connect with one another.

Let’s keep the momentum going and continue checking in with each other, not just today but every day.

Talk2MeBro

Last week, our CFO, Andrew Newman, took the stage at the 3rd Annual Industrial Net Zero Conference in Sydney to share Tomago Aluminium's journey towards decarbonisation and in particular, our “Repowering the Smelter” journey.

The conference, featuring a keynote by the Hon Tim Ayers, Assistant Minister for Future Made in Australia, focused on practical strategies for reducing carbon emissions in heavy industries. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders, form new partnerships, and learn about the great work happening across the sector.

Our Tomago Aluminium CEO, Jerome Dozol, and CFO, Andrew Newman, recently visited Canberra as representatives of the Australian Aluminium Council.

Their goal was to highlight the importance of Australia's aluminium value chain and industry to key members of parliament and senators.

Aluminium is crucial for transitioning to a low-carbon future, positioning smelters like Tomago Aluminium as key players in this shift. From food packaging to spacecraft, solar panels to architectural facades, aluminium drives advancements in our modern world.


Aluminium Council

https://www.tomago.com.au/tomago-aluminium-ceo-and-cfo-champion-the-aluminium-industry-in-parliament/

By harnessing the power of , modern wind turbines now have a global combined capacity exceeding 906 gigawatts. But what makes these turbines so impressively efficient? The answer lies in the blend of various raw materials, including , where each element plays a crucial role thanks to its unique properties.

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Tomago Aluminium is proud to sponsor an upcoming event with Women in Engineering on September 26th, focused on Challenging Unconscious Bias. Our Carbon Operations & Site Technical Manager, Magali Gendre, will be leading the session, diving into what unconscious biases are and how they impact workplace dynamics.

Why does this matter? Challenging these biases is crucial for building strong, inclusive teams that perform at their best. By raising awareness, we can all play a part in creating a more inclusive environment. The session will cover:

✅ What unconscious bias are
✅ How it impacts the way we build teams in engineering
✅ How to arm ourselves to help us challenge them.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow together. For more details and to register, click the link below! 👇

https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/event/2022/05/challenging-unconscious-bias-23e120e6

Challenging the unconscious bias | Engineers Australia Join our session to understand what unconscious bias are, how they impact workplaces and what to do about them to challenge them for more diverse and inclusive teams.

Join us in exploring the next chapter of Tomago Aluminium’s renewable energy journey by watching an update from our CFO, Andrew Newman.

Tomago Aluminium's energy update to repowering the smelter We'd like to invite you to watch the latest update on Tomago Aluminium’s renewable energy journey from our CFO, Andrew Newman.

We had the privilege of meeting with students from Irrawang High School this morning as part of their Year 10 career's day. Thanks for the invitation and letting us showcase the great career paths available at Tomago Aluminium!

Got a bit of time next month? Time to give blood and change lives? 1 in 3 people in the Tomago area will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. The Blood Bank will be rolling into Tomago on Friday 16 August. Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at lifeblood.com.au, on our app or on 13 14 95.

We're pleased to announce that the final recipient of this year's Workplace Giving Fund is Fight for Connar, which has received a generous donation of $16,000 from our Tomago Aluminium employees.

This incredible local charity, founded by neighbours and friends of Connar, supports families of terminally ill children, ensuring they can cherish every precious moment together. Though Connar sadly did not survive, his wish was for leftover funds to help others facing similar challenges.

Our $16,000 donation will support a local boy who is sadly nearing the end of his life. Monica Halliday, Director of Fight for Connar, expressed her heartfelt gratitude: "Please let your team know that this funding has come at a crucial time in supporting this beautiful family so they can focus on building some memories. Thank you so much for supporting our charity."

A huge thank you to all our Workplace Giving members for your generosity and support, and special thanks to operator Darren Dunning for nominating such a worthy cause.

This year, we raised an amazing $144,000 through our Workplace Giving Fund! Of this, $64,000 was distributed among four employee-selected charities: Emma’s Warriors, Dog Rescue Newcastle, Talk2MeBro, and Fight for Connar. We also proudly presented $80,000 to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

We're excited to unveil a beautiful new mural by local Indigenous artist Jason Russell from Koori Colours Art Gallery . This vibrant artwork, showcased during our NAIDOC Week event, celebrates Tomago Aluminium’s deep connection with the river and Worimi country. Featuring elements like the sacred Honey Tree that sits on our site and community symbols, the mural captures the essence of "Tomago" (sweet water). A huge thank you to Jason and Kez for helping us create a welcoming environment for our workforce and visitors.

Today, we celebrated NAIDOC Week at Tomago Aluminium with a special event onsite. We previewed our new Welcome to Country film for site inductions and introduced our new mural by local artist Jason Russell from Koori Colours Art Gallery. The event included a Welcome to Country and a traditional smoking ceremony led by local elders from the Murrook Culture Centre, as well as performances by the Wanggaliyn Barrayga dance group. Thank you to everyone who participated!

We recently had the pleasure of meeting Emma Walsh and her mom, Alex, from Emma's Warriors to present a $16,000 donation from our Workplace Giving Program. Alex is truly an inspiration, and it was a privilege to hear about the incredible work they are doing for families and teenagers facing long hospital stays. Keep up the great work and continue to inspire others!

Emma's Warriors



https://www.tomago.com.au/tacs-16000-donation-to-emmas-warriors/

Our Warriors Tribe has gained some new members this month....🩷
We were so excited to receive a call from Tomago Aluminium to let us know that we were the lucky recipient of their Workplace Giving Fund for
2024!
This is incredibly special as it is not only nominated and then voted on by the staff but is money donated directly from the staff themselves. We are both humbled and grateful.
Thank you to all our new Tomago Aluninium Tribe members! You will be supporting many children and their families this year.
Thanks also to the staff that took time out of their day to welcome us onsite and listen to us share our story and our plans for this year. We
thoroughly enjoyed our time with you.
Our tribe keeps growing and we are so grateful 🧡🌸💛

We’re thrilled to announce that Tomago Aluminium’s Workplace Giving Fund has donated $80,000 to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service!

Our employees and business raised a total of $144,000 over the past 12 months. An additional $64,000 was distributed among four incredible charities chosen by our team: Emma’s Warriors, Dog Rescue Newcastle, Talk2MeBro, and Fighting for Connar.

Our partnership with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service spans over 22 years, and together we've contributed over $1.2 million to support their life-saving missions. ❤️

Jason Bourke, Acting Head of Fundraising, Marketing & Media, said, “The support the Service receives from Tomago Aluminium and its employees is vital in enabling the Service’s aircraft and NSW Ambulance and NSW Health critical care medical teams to deliver up to four life-saving missions per day from any of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s bases in Lismore, Tamworth, and Belmont.”

This year’s donation will help fund a new training winch! 🙌

https://www.tomago.com.au/westpac-rescue-helicopter-service-receives-80000-from-tacs-workplace-giving-fund/

Rescue Helicopter Service - Official Site

Last week, Talk2MeBro received a donation of $16,000 from Tomago Aluminium’s Workplace Giving Program! Talk2MeBro is a fantastic local charity dedicated to reducing male su***des in Australia through open conversations.

Luke Lord from Talk2MeBro expressed deep gratitude, highlighting how this donation will support community events, workshops, and volunteer training. “This contribution will greatly assist our efforts in mental health awareness and su***de prevention initiatives. We are extremely grateful to everyone who contributed,” Luke shared.

Thanks also to Health, Safety, and Environment Manager Michael Kempe, Executive Assistant Ren’e Hart, and Maintenance Supervisor Nick Forbes for their pivotal role in nominating Talk2MeBro for this donation and participating in the cheque presentation.

Our Workplace Giving Program raised an impressive $144,000 this year! $64,000 was allocated to four employee-chosen charities: Emma’s Warriors, Dog Rescue Newcastle, Talk2MeBro, and Fighting for Connar.



https://www.tomago.com.au/supporting-male-su***de-prevention-with-a-16000-donation-to-talk2mebro/

A big thank you to our generous employees who have once again come together to support our local community. $16,000 was donated to Dog Rescue Newcastle last week as part of this year's Workplace Giving Program. A total of $144,000 will be donated this month to five local charities chosen by our workforce. The $16,000 will go towards a new onsite shelter to rehome an additional 40 dogs rescued from local and regional pounds in the Hunter.

TAC employees donate $16,000 to Dog Rescue Newcastle : Tomago Aluminium 17/06/2024 Last week, Tomago Aluminium had the pleasure of donating $16,000 from our employee-led Workplace Giving Program to Dog Rescue Newcastle. This contribution is part of a larger effort, with over 72% of our employees actively participating in the program, and with the support of the business...

On Friday, Tomago Aluminium had the privilege of exhibiting at the Hunter Valley Career Expo! We joined over 100 exhibitors and over 3000 students from 30 schools across Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

It was great to connect with the future workforce and share insights about our 2025 Apprenticeship Program, which is now open for applications! A huge shout-out to our amazing apprentices for representing us so well at the Expo! If you're looking to kickstart your career journey and join Australia’s largest Aluminium smelter, we'd love to hear from you!

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Federal Meryl Swanson MP (Member for Paterson) and Dan Repacholi MP (Member for Hunter) at Tomago Aluminium, where we discussed our ongoing repowering progress. Both MPs showed immense support for our initiative, highlighting the crucial collaboration between industry and government.

Dan Repacholi's role as co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Resources Group gives him a unique understanding of the entire resource value chain, recognising the pivotal role of industries like ours in Australia's economy. Our operations extend far beyond our production facilities, relying on resources from all corners of the country. From bauxite mining to power generation, our value chain spans diverse sectors and geographical regions.

Our repowering journey is a testament to our commitment to sustainability and innovation, aiming to reduce our environmental footprint while ensuring the long-term success of our operations.

The visit by Meryl Swanson and Dan Repacholi highlights the shared dedication to sustainable practices and collaboration between policymakers and industry leaders. Their support is invaluable as we continue our journey towards a greener future.

Lest we forget.

Exciting news! Our 2025 Apprenticeship Program is launching on Monday! Looking to kickstart your career at Australia's largest Aluminium smelter? We are seeking Electrical and Mechanical Fitters to join our team and embark on a journey of growth and opportunity. Applications close June 3rd, 2024. Don't miss out—spread the word and share with anyone you think might be interested. Watch this space for details on how to apply!

Graduate & Apprenticeship Program: Tomago Aluminium Tomago takes up to four graduates and seven apprentices every year from Electrical, Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, IT & HR. Learn more.

Got a bit of time next month? Time to give blood and change lives? 1 in 3 people in Tomago will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. Lifeblood is rolling into Tomago Aluminium on Friday 17 May, giving locals the chance to make a life-saving donation. Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at lifeblood.com.au, on our app or on 13 14 95.

We're thrilled to introduce our new HSE Manager, Michael Kemp, who joined our Tomago Aluminium team this week! With 20 years of experience, Michael brings a wealth of expertise in safety, health, and environmental management. Welcome aboard, Michael!

https://www.tomago.com.au/introducing-our-new-hse-manager-michael-kemp/

Today our generous employees delivered a car full of corporate clothing to Dress for Success.

Dress for Success plays a vital role in empowering women going through hardship with employment support, and they were immensely appreciative of our contributions. These donations not only provide clothing but also represent hope and opportunity for those facing tough times.

Thank you to Carolyn and Virginia at Dress for Success for all the great work you do and thank you to all our Tomago Aluminium employees who showed their support and donated to this great cause.

Dress for Success NSW & ACT

Nina Stewart, our Talent Acquisition Manager, and Lachlan Benham, a 4th Year Apprentice, recently had the privilege of presenting to students at Hunter Sports High School on the diverse career opportunities available along with our 4-year Apprenticeship Program which opens for applications soon. We love helping to inspire and educate the next generation of industrial leaders!

https://www.tomago.com.au/tomago-aluminium-forging-pathways-for-future-talent/