Internal Governance & Policy Summary
Deals Colony
Legal and Operational Structure
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Sole trader structure
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ABN: 51 483 587 949
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Certified in Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
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Certificate IV in Project Management
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ITIL Foundation Certification
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PRINCE2 Foundation Certification
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Certified Customer Service Professional
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Digital Mentor & Workplace Leadership Certifications
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Grow Your Business & Facebook Marketing Certifications
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Awards in Leadership, Resilience & Workforce Development
Founder's Commitment
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20+ years' experience in tech, strategy, and multicultural leadership
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No personal salary drawn—fully purpose-led
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In-kind & collaborator-led operations
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Supported by independent contributors: students, professionals, creatives, and micro-businesses
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Engagement through paid, skill-building, or barter-based opportunities
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Paid opportunities offered project-by-project as revenue allows—ensuring every dollar and hour drives purpose and social good.
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Lean, low-risk model delivering high-impact outcomes for clients and CSR partners without formal employment structures
Key Internal Governance Documents
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HR and Collaborator (Volunteer) Policy
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Work Health & Safety Procedures
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Customer Service Protocols
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Data Protection & Privacy Policy
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Financial Management & Tax Compliance
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Environmental Commitment Policy
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Anti-Discrimination & Mental Wellbeing Guidelines
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Consumer Rights & Guarantees (Australian Consumer Law)
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Legal & Licensing Requirements
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IP & Community Use Guidelines
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Policy docs (WHS, privacy, etc.) available via secured access link
Ethical Operations & Risk Management
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Living framework guiding values-led decisions
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Supports project-based collaboration
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Ensures protection, accountability, and compliance
Scalability & Governance Intentions
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Exploring social trader certification and formal incorporation
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Future amendments to lock-in purpose during transitions
Our ESG Commitment
At Deals Colony, we integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into everything we do — from circular design to community-driven partnerships.
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Environment (Rating: 4/5): We promote circular economy practices by reducing waste, supporting upcycling initiatives, and helping local brands move toward net-zero solutions.
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Social (Rating: 5/5): Our social impact is at the heart of what we do — empowering youth, women, and diverse communities through digital skills, wellbeing, and entrepreneurship programs that create meaningful opportunities.
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Governance (Rating: 4/5): We maintain strong governance through transparent partnerships, ethical collaboration, and consistent impact measurement aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, these commitments guide our mission to build profitable, purpose-driven solutions that benefit people and the planet.
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Disclaimer: ESG ratings are self-assessed and aligned with SDG principles”)

