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Today, ABN Group employees had the privilege of hearing from Alex Rance in an exclusive workshop centred on team culture and performance. Best known for his outstanding AFL career, Alex now channels his experience into helping organisations build stronger, more resilient teams. His approach seamlessly connects the principles of elite sport with the corporate landscape, delivering practical strategies that strengthen collaboration and improve results. A big thank you to Alex for sharing his insights, energy, and expertise with our team - we truly appreciate it. At ABN Group, we remain committed to investing in opportunities that empower our teams to grow, succeed, and thrive.

An afternoon of inspiration, style, and storytelling at Boutique Homes. Recently, Boutique Homes hosted a Masterclass in Design at its flagship Bentleigh display home – a curated experience celebrating personal style and timeless interiors. Led by renowned interior stylist and Boutique Homes ambassador Steve Cordony, the event welcomed over 50 guests, including design enthusiasts, media editors from Urban List and Herald Sun, and tastemakers from across the lifestyle and interiors space. Guests explored the art of discovering their personal style, with expert insights from Steve on creating homes that reflect individuality. The afternoon also featured a hands-on entertaining workshop, offering simple yet elevated ways to bring beauty into everyday living. This Masterclass marks a key milestone in our growing partnership with Steve Cordony – and a powerful reminder of the joy and creativity that comes with designing a home. A big thank you to our team and partners for bringing this experience to life – and to everyone who joined us for an inspiring day. 

Building on the success of Season 1, the educational podcast series from Homebuyers Centre is designed to support Australians on their journey to home ownership by providing clear, practical financial guidance in an increasingly complex market.     Hosted by licensed finance professional; Natasha Etschmann of Tash Invests, the new season offers expert insights across key areas including saving, investing, home finance, government policy updates, and design inspiration.     The series features contributions from Resolve Finance and leading land developer Stockland, bringing together a broad range of industry perspectives to help simplify the home buying and building process.     With consumer confidence and financial literacy more important than ever, Let’s Chat: Finance demystifies the journey and empowers buyers with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.     Watch Episode 1 here: https://lnkd.in/gj-QpDMx Follow Homebuyers Centre on social media for episode releases and updates. Photography - Beth Hirsch

Victoria’s greenfield market is gaining momentum, and ABN Group was honoured to be part of the conversation at UDIA Victoria's Greenfield Market Research Breakfast, focused on what’s next for supply, affordability, and growth. ABN Group’s General Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Alicia Davidge, joined the panel to share insights on the builder’s role in the greenfield sector’s recovery. Thanks to all involved for a valuable discussion and the opportunity to connect with peers across the industry.

A bold new chapter in colour and creativity by Homebuyers Centre. On Tuesday, Homebuyers Centre launched the 2026 Colour Collection – an exciting evolution in how we approach colour in the homebuilding journey. Featuring six curated palettes - Adriatic, Industrial, Coastal, Botanical, Classic, and Modern - this collection is designed to inspire individuality and timeless design. The event brought our teams together to experience this new direction firsthand. A big thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this milestone moment possible. We’re thrilled to share more as these palettes come to life across our homes and customer experiences. A special thanks to our supplier partners, Stone Ambassador Australia, Beaumont Tiles, and UniCote® Steel, for joining us. 

ABN Group recently held the 2025 Building Awards Day at the Fitzroy Bowls Club, an opportunity to recognise the exceptional individuals and teams who consistently go above and beyond for our customers.   These annual awards celebrate the dedication, professionalism and care that define our Building team and underpin the high-quality experiences we aim to deliver every day.   Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:   Selection Steele Site Manager of the Year – Vince Fiorillo CSR Bradford Rising Star Award – Ethan Solly Dulux Warranties Team Member Award – Jessica Barrett Eric Jones Customer Service Award – Bobby Karevski & Adrian Mazza Hume Doors & Timber Building Shared Services Award – Ross Tseros HS&E Award (Region) – Michael Dehaini and the Knockdown Rebuild South Region   Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success, and to our valued supplier partners who joined us on the day.

ABN Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of two key members to our Western Australian Residential Leadership team, with Emma Kalo as General Manager - Operations WA and David Malvern as General Manager - Construction WA. As part of our leadership team, David and Emma will guide our Operations and Construction teams, both integral in delivering homes for thousands of customers each year. Emma brings a robust skillset from her diverse career across industries and within ABN Group. She’s been a key part of our growth for many years, including as General Manager of Home Collective and as a driver of our business optimisation work. Her deep understanding of our systems, people and customers (plus of the broader industry) will bring energy and perspective to our Operations function as it continues to flourish and grow. New to the Group, David brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen understanding of the Australian construction industry, having held senior management roles within other home builders. His vast experience and fresh perspective will greatly complement our existing team and will be pivotal in how we evolve and expand to address the needs of our people, subcontractors and customers in an ever-challenging landscape. We’re excited to have them both aboard and look forward to seeing how their passion, leadership and insights continue to help ABN Group deliver the dream of home ownership

ABN Group is excited to announce construction is now officially underway on our second charity home for Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff. Once complete, 100% of the proceeds from the home’s sale will be donated directly to the charity, helping them continue their vital work providing life-changing programs for children in need.   Funds raised through this project will support the development of Riptide, a new purpose-built facility that will expand the charity’s reach and enable them to support an additional 700+ children every year.   This special home is being built in collaboration with Warralily estate, who have generously contributed land within their award-winning Armstrong Creek community. Their ongoing support plays a huge role in making this initiative possible.   We look forward to sharing progress updates as construction continues into next year and celebrating the positive impact this project will have on so many young lives.

This year’s Melbourne Marathon was one for the books with over 90 ABN Group team members taking part, our biggest presence yet.   From the starting line to the finish, ABN Group’s presence was hard to miss. Our marquee became home base for post-run coffee, recovery and plenty of team spirit with the ABN Cheer Squad keeping the energy high all day.   Congratulations to everyone who pulled on an ABN Run Club singlet and crossed the finish line, whether it was 5km, 10km, 21.1km or the full 42.2km - your dedication and drive embody what ABN Group is all about.   Thanks to everyone who ran, cheered and supported, we’re already looking forward to an even bigger team next year.

Thank you to everyone who joined the ABN Quarterly for Q1 FY26 - a meaningful opportunity for our Victorian team to come together, reflect on achievements from the quarter prior and celebrate the people who made them possible.   A highlight of the event was a candid Q&A with Managing Directors Dale Alcock and Aidan Hooper, with the session offering team members a chance to hear directly from our leaders on the topics that matter to them most.   Congratulations again to our Employee of the Quarter winners. Being nominated and recognised by your peers is an incredible achievement and each of you are thoroughly deserving. Beth Hirsch – Retail Kaylah Mason – Operations Cameron Cox – Building Diana Mandaliti – Shared Services   Q1 has set a strong foundation for the year ahead. A big thank you to all for your energy and commitment that continues to drive ABN Group.