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The areas where we operate are more than just generation sites, they’re communities in which our people live.
From Mt Piper in New South Wales to Geelong in Victoria, local communities are doing important work that makes a difference to social inclusion, health and wellbeing.
We’re proud to be able to help these communities strengthen and enhance local programs and initiatives, with our community grants and sponsorships program.
Since 2016, our community grants and sponsorships have given around $2.3 million to local communities and programs in the areas around our sites. This includes over $200,000 in grants in 2023.
Here we highlight some grant recipients, with the full list following below. Congratulations to all recipients.
Growing and celebrating First Nations culture at Mt Piper
Building connections and celebrating culture is important for strengthening ties and community spirit. The grant for One Mob Aboriginal Corporation, Mt Piper in New South Wales, will go towards the establishment of a native food garden.
A garden to connect with culture and community in Mt Piper
In the frame for some important funding
Frame Running in Wollongong, New South Wales, is a not-for-profit community activity created to help children with a disability or impaired balance, through providing a sporting service that helps enrich their lives and make them feel safe, supported and included.
David Wilson from EnergyAustralia and members of the Frame Running team with a participant using the custom-designed three-wheel bicycle, and a young participant demonstrating it in action.
Bringing the spirit of Christmas to Burra
In South Australia around Hallett, the Burra Christmas Committee is able to share the joy and reduce attendance fees for the local Christmas Fair and Pageant, with a grant supporting its planned entertainment and activities.
Supporting activities at the Burra Christmas Fair and Pageant, South Australia
Putting learner drivers on the road to success
Through Berry Street Victoria, the community-based TAC L2P program (L plates to P plates) supports learner drivers to help them gain their 120 hours of supervised driving practice in the Gippsland region of Victoria.
Licence to thrive in Gippsland
Serving those who need it most in the Norlane community
Norlane Community Centre is a neigbourhood house in Norlane, Geelong. The centre provides opportunities for local people to connect, learn and contribute through a range of support and recreational activities. The grant will go towards an appliance upgrade so the community kitchen can cook and distribute meals for those doing it tough.
Many hands make light work at Norlane Community Centre, Geelong
2023 Community Grant recipients
Mt Piper, New South Wales
Jack and Jill Preschool
Delivery of Grow Your Mind program, which aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of preschool educations, children and their families.
Lithgow Council Bowling Club
Support of the purchase of sensory play equipment for socialisation and inclusion in a safe space.
One Mob Aboriginal Corporation
Establishment of a native food garden aimed at building connections and celebrating culture.
Pied Piper Preschool
Support the expansion of the Bush Kindy program with additional resources including picnic rugs, backpacks, hi-vis vests and more.
Portland Central School
Supporting years 7 to 12 student representatives to attend leadership conference to develop their skills.
Tallawarra, New South Wales
Flinders Public School
New equipment to be used by neurodivergent students.
Ability Links
Airconditioning and ventilation systems for Skills Warehouse, a local community group to help develop job-ready skills.
Frame Running, Wollongong
Three wheeled bicycle for disabled children to improve their participation in sport.
Hallett, South Australia
Burra Christmas Committee
Supporting entertainment and activities for the Burra Christmas fair and pageant, helping reduce admission fees for the community
Laura Community and Tourism Association
Half-court basketball ring to support social inclusion for local youth.
Sing Australia Jamestown
Portable speaker for the community group to encourage singing as a conduit to social inclusion
Orroroo Swimming Club
Two swimming coaches to obtain qualifications to become swimming club volunteers
Burra Burra Show Inc
First Aid kits to be used by multiple community groups
Yallourn, Victoria
Berry Street Victoria – TAC L2P program
Matching young L-platers with fully-licensed volunteer drivers to help them gain driving experience.
Moe Neighbourhood House Community Carols
Support the Moe Carols by Candlelight with staging, lighting and sounds, entertainment, roving acts and more
Baw Baw Latrobe Local Learning and Employment Network Inc
10 iPads for year 10 students, aiming to increase school retention
Traralgon Men’s Shed & Woodworking Inc
Materials to create items to be gifted to Latrobe Valley CFA Brigades
Yallourn North Fire Brigade
Upgrade to sustainable, safer tools
Morwell Men’s Shed
Shipping container to use as additional storage
Geelong, Victoria
Chilwell Community Garden
Sustainable community garden with raised garden beds accessible for all physical abilities.
Norlane Community Centre
Appliance upgrade to allow for expansion of community kitchen for cooking and distributing meals for those doing it tough.
Play Therapy for Bellarine
Purchase of toys and resources to expand play therapy program supporting children’s mental health.
Bannockburn Tennis Club
Access to sporting equipment within the local community to encourage participation and social inclusion.
Once again thanks to all the applicants, and congratulations to all the successful recipients.
Interested in applying for a grant for a local initiative? Visit our community grants information page for details on when you can apply and more.