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We are proud to be a part of our client's vision to contribute to the environment and the community."   ![Southern Fauna & Ecology](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/PFM/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/Work%20and%20Smile/Work%20and%20Smile%20Fridays/Southern%20Fauna%20%26%20Ecology.jpeg?width=700&height=525&name=Southern%20Fauna%20%26%20Ecology.jpeg)   --- Great work, team! Thanks to Carly Linton, Contract Coordinator for sharing. If you have a story to share that demonstrates the reasons we Work and Smile, you can submit your story by clicking below. And don't be shy! 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