Good Sammy: Empowering Disability and Sustainability with Kane Blackman

My Warm Table ... with Sonia

What if you could empower people with disabilities while simultaneously making strides toward environmental sustainability?
Kane Blackman, the CEO of Good Sammy Enterprises, a beacon of positive change in Western Australia joins us around the warm table. We uncover the inspiring history of Good Sammy, from its roots in 1958 to its current role as a leader in disability employment and sustainable fashion. Kane shares how the organisation not only creates inclusive work environments with over 50% of its workforce having disabilities but also diverts millions of kilograms of textiles from ending up in landfill each year.
Discover how Good Sammy tailors employment opportunities to fit the strengths and aspirations of individuals with disabilities, offering diverse job roles from truck drivers to retail assistants. Kane highlights the crucial partnerships with other employers, which broaden job prospects and the importance of school transition pathways to ignite career dreams in young people with disabilities.
What makes Good Sammy truly special are its values that prioritise bravery, empowerment, goodness, and safety. We explore the circular economy initiatives at the heart of Good Sammy, including the Container for Change scheme, which supports both environmental and social causes.
By choosing to support Good Sammy, you contribute to their mission of creating job opportunities for people with disabilities, thus weaving a thread of responsibility throughout the community. Tune in to learn how this unique organisation not only makes a significant social impact but also champions sustainability in the fashion industry.
Warm thanks to:
Sponsor: Females Over Forty-five Fitness in Victoria Park
Sound Engineering: Damon Sutton
Music: William A Spence
... and all our generous and inspiring guests around the warm table this season!

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My Warm Table, translated into Italian is Tavola Calda. These were the words my Papa used to describe a table of good friends, good food and good conversation. I always aim to create a tavola calda in my life and I hope this podcast encourages you to do so too!

Chapitres

1. Good Sammy: Empowering Disability and Sustainability with Kane Blackman (00:00:00)

2. Empowering Disability Inclusion in Society (00:00:02)

3. Expanding Pathways in Disability Employment (00:13:46)

4. Driving Inclusive Employment Opportunities (00:17:37)

5. Values and Sustainability at Good Sammy (00:31:18)

6. Supporting Good Sammy's Social Impact (00:37:19)