Zero2Hero Case Study

CASE STUDY Datacom supports youth Corporate responsibility drives support of mental health awareness for young Australians

Client - zero2hero Industry - Not-For-Profit Charity Background - zero2hero is a Perth based not-for-profit organisation with a mission to help address mental health problems openly amongst younger people. zero2hero are driven by their vision, that through At the inaugural zero2hero day, held in June 2012, The full impact of Datacom’s support with the communication and early intervention, suicide over 1600 students were encouraged to “Dress community has been difficult to quantify in all its can be prevented. Through specialised events, Up. Speak Up. and Stand Up” for themselves and forms, however in financial terms over $100,000 the zero2hero team help create supportive others, to express themselves, communicate has been raised for zero2hero’s youth based networks that encourage speaking out about openly with one another and to encourage activities and suicide prevention charities. On mental health. peer-to-peer support. The student feedback was top of this, an incredible amount of awareness overwhelmingly positive. of these issues within the adult and school The zero2hero day and youth leadership camps community has been generated through the equip school aged children and teenagers with the ‘None of this would have been possible zero2hero events. skills to speak up when they are struggling and the without the support, generosity and belief confidence to stand up and support their friends that Datacom has placed in zero2hero.’ ‘I’d like to thank Datacom again for all their help. when they may be experiencing stress, anxiety, Ashlee Harrison. They have not only contributed to our success depression, bullying, self-harm or suicidal thoughts. thus far but with their ongoing support have shown that they are an integral part of our 3GEEKS DWA1966 “zero2hero has received fantastic and future’. Ashlee Harrison. invaluable support from Datacom over the past 4 years. During these years zero2hero has grown from hosting social events that raise awareness of mental illness and suicide to a structured and sustainable organisation promoting positive mental health to young adults through our school initiatives.” Ashlee Harrison - Founder zero2hero Datacom identified zero2hero as a worthwhile cause in 2009 and has been heavily involved in the development and expansion of the charity ever since - from ensuring the success of events through to financial sponsorship and staff involvement, to expertise with web-hosting, advice and funding. Datacom Managing Director of Western Australia, Basil Lenzo, also gives up his time to contribute vital management skills to the zero2hero Board. With 3600 people, Datacom is one of Australasia’s largest professional IT services companies. Datacom has extensive expertise in the operation of data centres, the provision of IT services, software engineering and application management, payroll and business process outsourcing. Founded in 1965 and operating across Australia and New Zealand, Malaysia and the Philippines, Datacom has a successful trading history of consistent growth, profitability and a track record of delivering innovative, value-for-money technology-based solutions, with many clients in relationships spanning decades. ADELAIDE 24 Crittenden Road, Findon SA, 5023 Phone +61 8 72217900 Sales 1800 152 726 BRISBANE Riverside Corporate Park, Level 1, 25 Donkin Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101 Phone +61 7 3842 8888 Sales 1800 152 725 CANBERRA Level 1, 212 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon ACT 2612 Phone +61 2 6112 0200 Sales 1800 152 726 Email [email protected] MELBOURNE 190 City Road, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205 Phone +61 3 9626 9600 Sales 1800 152 728 www.datacom.com.au PERTH Level 2,184 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA 6004 Phone +61 8 6466 6888 Sales 1800 152 726 SYDNEY 1 Julius Avenue, North Ryde, NSW 2113 Phone +61 2 8875 3500 Sales 1800 152 726 TOWNSVILLE Unit 3, 264-278 Woolcock Street, Townsville, QLD 4812 Phone +61 7 4728 7800 Sales 1800 152 728 NEW ZEALAND Auckland Head Office, 210 Federal Street, Auckland 1010 Phone +64 9 303 1489 ASIA Kuala Lumpur, Level 3, 1 Tech Park Jalan Tanjung BandarUtama 47800 Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur Phone +60 3 7682 1000