We're celebrating our customers and local community for making our regions greater.
In the past 7 years, we've given away $1 million across 7 regions to over 770 organisations.
So ‘Thanks a mil’ to the hardworking volunteers who run the sports clubs, food pantries, and photography groups; to those who coach the teams, look after abandoned animals, and make the costumes for performances; and to those who raise money for the local school, to restore the community hall, or provide vital help to the elderly, the isolated and people battling illness.
We’ve made this process as simple as possible to ensure it’s easy for all to enter. Head to your region’s page below to see the info we need, complete the form, upload a photo and tell us in 100 words or less how your group is helping to improve the lives of locals. It’s as simple as that!
Each month we then select three organisations that are making a real difference to their community to take part in the public vote.
How do you choose between three organisations that are doing incredible things in their respective communities? It’s not easy, which is why we’ve put the power in the hands of the people. Our monthly winner is determined by an online vote where locals can decide where our funding should be allocated. You and your supporters can vote once per day, so make your voice heard!
At the end of each monthly voting period, we'll announce our winner. In fact, everyone who is part of the Community Funding Program is a winner. We know that all nominees are doing amazing work in the community and deserve our support, which is why we allocate a cash prize to each of our first, second and third place getters.
The Illawarra region is passionate about community support; something we have in common. Since 2018, the Community Funding Program has provided over $250,000 to support more than 180 groups. Together, we want to make these numbers grow.
We're committed to ensuring the growth of the communities we call home. Check out our Community Partners page to see where we're active near you!