In 2006, Fuji Xerox Australi a entered into a partnership with the Australian Business Community Network (ABCN). Through the ABCN partnerships to date, 33 companies have now worked with more than 180 schools from disadvantaged areas involving 35,000 students, 300 educators and over 10,000 company volunteers working in sustained programs.

The Australian Business and Community Network (ABCN) was formed in 2005 to create a new organisation that educates, equips and challenges members to use their business skil
ls and resources collaboratively for greater social impact, specifically in the area of education.

The ABCN works in the area of education, to improve opportunities for disadvantaged students and schools, through mentoring, partnering and support programs and is working with schools in NSW, WA, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, SA and the ACT.

In 2010:

• 188 Fuji Xerox employees volunteered
• 27 schools in 6 states benefitted
• 307 students and educators were mentored by Fuji Xerox people
• 1,595 volunteer hours contributed in 2010 alone

"The SPARK program has been fabulous – the benefit for each of the students involved has been enormous. I was thrilled to learn it would continue next year. The mentors were such positive people & a delight to have at school. Thanks once again for considering our school for the program. At our school we strive every day to make a difference for each and every one of our students & Spark has assisted us in that journey!" Libby Gledhill, Principal, Bert Oldfield Public School, NSW

"Whilst the lessons taught are new to the students, they are also a reminder to the mentors of some of life's most important skills, mindsets and attitudes that can help us all cope with change and new environments in our own lives." Fuji Xerox Mentor

"It was truly a delight to host the Year 7 Students of West End State School for this the pilot Transitions Program. The passion with which the Students engaged our Mentors and their thirst for knowledge made the experience an incredibly rewarding exercise for all parties." Garry Gray, Fuji Xerox QLD State General Manager

"Had another absolutely wonderful GOALS completion ceremony today – another 18 Year 10's showing wonderful growth in confidence, awareness and life skills. Both years have been special – I recall last year having that tingling feeling when seeing students emerge from self–imposed or life circumstance imposed limitations on their aspirations. This year, the Associate Principal who looked after these students in Years 8 and 9, actually had goose bumps when one of the students – a very shy but delightful aboriginal student – addressed the gathering confidently and in a very engaging manner." Sydney Parke, Principal, Warnbro Community High School, WA

"Being involved with ABCN is like winning the lottery – I have other principals constantly asking me how they can get involved..." Brad Mitchell, Principal, Sir Joseph Banks High School, NSW

Fuji Xerox employees participate in ABCN programs across Australia – West End State School Transitions Program QLD.

Fuji Xerox employees participate in ABCN programs across Australia – Kilkenny Primary School SPARK Program SA.

Fuji Xerox employees participate in ABCN programs across Australia – Thornlie Senior High School GOALS Program WA.