Country Road Group

This month, Landcare Australia celebrates 35 years of supporting communities dedicated to restoring and preserving the natural environment. Country Road have proudly partnered with Landcare since 2020, working to increasing biodiversity on Australian cotton farmlands. Discover more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/gT-AjTjb

This week, Country Road Group was honoured to host a special event at our Support Centre in recognition of NAIDOC Week, featuring the incredibly talented Samala Cronin, a Woopaburra, Butchulla woman, artist and founder of MumRed the label. Samala captivated us all with her live design demonstration in the Agora, showcasing traditional Aboriginal clothing techniques and sharing insights into her creative process. From hand-weaving with kangaroo sinew to natural dyeing of reeds, every moment provided enriching insights and deep connection to culture and craft. Our team members embraced the opportunity to learn and create, contributing pieces to a collaborative dress, guided by Samala, embodying the spirit of unity and cultural exchange that symbolised this year’s NAIDOC Week theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’. Team members at our Omni Fulfilment Centre also embraced the power of art during NAIDOC Week, connecting with First Nations cultures by exploring the importance of sharing stories through drawing.  

As part of the Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions, Johnathon World Peace Bush talks about the power of mentorship and his advice for emerging artists. Discover the story: ⁠https://lnkd.in/gXbneGFt ⁠ Shot on Tiwi Country.

Trenery has opened its doors at Chadstone the Fashion Capital. As both the brand’s first pop-up store and the largest Trenery store in the world, it showcases complete collections for women and men. Seamlessly blending natural beauty and creativity, the space is complemented by exclusive artworks from Australian artist Camie Lyons, courtesy of the artist and Australian Galleries, Sydney. Trenery Chadstone is open until January 2025.

Celebrating NAIDOC: Together with the National Gallery of Victoria, we invite you to discover a special NAIDOC Week program in celebration of First Nations art and creativity. Join us at NGV Australia for a complimentary panel discussion, alongside workshops and live performances. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/g4WcyY34

In 2019, Country Road became the first Australian retailer to partner with Oritain. Country Road began working with Oritain to scientifically trace its Verified cotton and Merino wool fibres back to Australian farms. Since the partnership began, this Verified range has grown to include some of the brand’s most iconic pieces, including the Heritage Sweat. Oritain uses leading science and technology to guarantee that a garment's label matches its claimed origin. When a brand can trace where a fibre comes from, it can support better working conditions and farming best practices. Learn more about Oritain and the partnership https://lnkd.in/gZi6xcX9

As part of the Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions, Aidan Hartshorn talks about bringing visibility to Walgalu storytelling and how culture is represented in contemporary practice. Discover the story: https://lnkd.in/g9-2PRWk ⁠⁠My Country is now open and free to visit at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.⁠

Congratulations to Movember for investing $17.6M into Indigenous men’s health over the next seven years.   POLITIX is proud to partner with Movember and support Indigenous communities to improve health outcomes #inPOLITIX #politixmenswear

As part of the Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions, Sophie Honess talks about the power of learning weaving practice in her hometown, the beauty of Gomeroi Country and why it’s important to recognise First Nations communities as the first artists and designers. Discover the story: https://lnkd.in/gVRJ7pca Shot on Gomeroi Country.

Each year, the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Team connects with our team members for a week of topical presentations and interesting discussions around good governance, good business and ethical decision-making. This year, the team brought the week to life through a ‘movie marathon’ theme covering topics including AI, circularity, fraud and ethics. Our talented experts from IT, Sustainability, Fraud and Internal Audit played a starring role, sharing their expertise to deliver engaging sessions, while attendees dressed in character to reflect the themes. Thank you to our inspiring presenters and the GRC Team for bringing these important topics into the limelight.