Perth Airport considers our relationship with the Western Australian community an essential part of our company values. We are committed to long term relationships, working with communities to build an effective working relationship and contributing to a wide range of initiatives. Our community partnerships focus on the following areas: Youth and Education, Community and Culture and Environment.
Perth Airport takes the opportunity to support community programs and sponsorships, resulting in positive, sustainable benefits to communities.
If you or your organisation would like to apply for a Community Grant please download and complete the application form which can be found here.
Here are some recent examples of initiatives which Perth Airport has engaged with the community.
Auctioning Surrendered Items for Princess Margaret Hospital
Items surrendered through the screening process, typically utensils and sharps, are auctioned with proceeds going toward the purchase of essential equipment for children undergoing treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Funds gained from auctions are matched by Perth Airport enabling the purchase of medical equipment, which to date has been more than $30,000.
Fiona Lander - General Manager Corporate Affairs, Perth Airport and Ian de Nazareth - acting CEO, Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation with examples of surrendered items which were auctioned.
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2011
Perth Airport is a proud supporter of the Cancer Council WA and in May 2011 took part in Australia's Biggest Morning Tea for the third year. Two morning teas were held at Perth Airport - one for team members and another at Domestic Terminal 3. Both morning teas were a great success, raising $2000 for the Cancer Council WA.
Perth Airport are looking forward to participating in Australia's Biggest Morning tea in 2012. If you are in Terminal 3 on Thursday 24 May, don't forget to come and buy your coffee from us.
A Perth Airport team member and a representative from Virgin Australia participating in Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2011 at Domestic Terminal 3.
City to Surf
Perth Airport staff and their friends again participated in the 2011 City to Surf. As participants in the City to Surf, Perth Airport will be supporting the Activ Association, one of Western Australia's leading community organisations which has been providing services and support to people with disability since 1951.
Belmont Business Awards
The Belmont Business Awards recognise the efforts of business excellence. There are twenty four award categories in this year's program with small business entries being accepted from across Western Australia. Perth Airport continues to support two categories, the Indigenous Business of the Year Award and Volunteer of the Year Award. Click here to find out how to particpate in the awards.
Polytechnic West Student Awards
Perth Airport is proud to continue its support of the Polytechnic West Student Awards by sponsoring the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year Award in 2012. This year William Ramsey, from East Kimberley, was fortunate to win the award as well as the overall Geoff Gale Award. These awards recognise the academic achievements of students and provide financial assistance to those who have achieved high standards during their training.
Perth Aiport Achiever Awards 2012 - Department for Child Protection
There are over 3,000 children in Perth living in foster care and Perth Airport is proud to be the naming sponsor for these awards. These inspirational awards provide financial assistance to young people, aged 16 to 25 years, who have been in the care of the Department for Child Protection and who are pursuing further education. In 2012 there were 24 winners across three categories and we congratulate all entrants and winners for their impressive achievements.
Recipients of the Department for Child Protection Achiever Awards 2011 with Fiona Lander - General Manager Corporate Affairs, Perth Airport
Darling Range Sports College East Kimberley Trek
The Darling Range Sports College received sponsorship funds from Perth Airport to assist their Year 12 students embark on a Leadership Challenge. The seven day trek through the East Kimberley taught the students valuable leadership, orienteering and survival skills.
Students from the Darling Range Sports College enjoying their East Kimberley Trek.
Ride for Youth - Youth Focus
Perth Airport is a key supporter of Youth Focus – a Western Australian, not-for-profit community based organisation working with young people, aged 12 to 18 years, who are showing early signs associated with suicide, depression and self-harm.
For a number of years, Perth Airport has provided support to Youth Focus and this year we again sponsored a team of four riders who participated in the Hawaiian Ride for Youth event. This event involved the team embarking on a 650-kilometre ride from Albany to Perth, raising funds along the way.
The Perth Airport sponsored Youth Focus cycling team arriving in Perth in 2012, and being met by Fiona Lander - General Manager Corporate Affairs, Perth Airport.
Kewdale Primary School
Perth Airport purchased 10 picnic tables for Kewdale Primary School which are being used by the school to allow students a place to sit when eating their lunch or when doing outdoor classes.
Students from Kewdale Primary School with Fiona Lander - General Manager Corporate Affairs, Perth Airport.
Autumn Festival
Perth Airport was a proud supporter of the Autumn Festival which is a series of community events taking place within the six councils of the Eastern Metropolitan Region – City of Bayswater, Town of Bassendean, City of Belmont, Shire of Swan, Shire of Mundaring and Shire of Kalamunda, at a variety of locations over a six-week period. Some of the events included the Cycle the Trails of the Hills and the Bickley Carmel Harvest Festival.
Perth Airport team members with the City of Belmont Mayor, Councillor Phil Marks, at the City of Belmont Autumn River Festival.
RAC Freeway Bike Hike 2012- Asthma Foundation
Staff, families and friends of Perth Airport got behind the fifth annual RAC Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma. This event saw some of our team members' cycle 70km from Mandurah or Joondalup along the freeway, finishing at Langley Park.
Belmont City College
Memorandum of Understanding Perth Airport has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Belmont City College, to signal their intention to develop co-operative arrangements to create learning, social and cultural opportunities for students of Belmont City College and staff of both organisations.
Guildford Primary School – Book Week
Perth Airport, in partnership with Dymocks Children's Charities, purchased more than 440 new books for Guildford Primary School in Guildford. These books were delivered to the library to coincide with The Children's Book Council of Australia's - Book Week 2011. The new books will provide appealing and contemporary reading material to current and future students.
In 2010 Tranby Primary School was fortunate to be the recipient of books under this initiative.
Robyn Webster - Principal, Guildford Primary School, Russell Crew - Dymocks Midland, Fiona Lander - General Manager Corporate Affairs, Perth Airport and children from Guildford Primary School.
Collection boxes for United Way
Six collection boxes are located at the Domestic and International Terminals to raise vital funds for United Way. Small change donations from travellers provide a big change for others as the funds raised will be assigned through United Way WA's Grants Program. Grants are allocated on an annual basis to a small number of Western Australian charity groups that are providing support to worthwhile projects.
Mission Australia's Christmas Day Lunch
Each year Perth Airport provides support to Mission Australia's Christmas Day 'Lunch in the Park' for those in the community less fortunate.
Perth Airport Display at Perth Royal Show
Perth Airport again participated in the 2011 Perth Royal Show and was located in the Conservation and Landcare Display. The event was a great opportunity to promote some of the fantastic conservation work undertaken both on and off the airport estate.
Conservation Walk Trail
A conservation walk trail was launched near the International Terminal at Perth Airport in 2010. The trail is 900 metres long, takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and provides visitors with an overview of the flora and fauna that can be found on the Perth Airport estate. Located on Tarlton Crescent, just off Horrie Miller Drive, the walk trail features a viewing platform, boardwalk and a gazebo with seating which overlooks a constructed wetland.
Click here to view of a map to assist in finding the Conservation Walk Trail.
Conservation Walk Trail at Perth Airport.
Annual Schools Planting Week
Perth Airport invites school children to participate in the annual schools planting weeks. During the two week period, 13 schools and nearly 600 students and teachers participated in planting more than 10,000 native seedlings in our permanent conservation area. Planting was conducted by two school groups per day, in addition to staff members from the Department of Environment and Conservation – Aboriginal Heritage Unit and an Eco-education Officer who will be in attendance on each session providing information on Aboriginal culture and heritage.
Children participating in the Perth Airport 2011 School's Planting Week.
Educational Website
Click here to link to the dedicated educational component of the Perth Airport website, which enhances children's environmental and cultural education. The site provides educational modules for teachers, and an opportunity to subscribe to Captain's Crews News, a quarterly, children's newsletter focused on flora and fauna found on the Perth Airport estate.
Partnership Agreement
The signing of the Partnership Agreement between Perth Airport, Traditional Owners and other Aboriginal Elders in July 2009 marked a significant step in developing this important relationship. The agreement provides the foundation for the parties to discuss airport planning issues including land management and provides direct financial support through sponsorships and tertiary scholarships. Specific initiatives include the establishment of two $5000 scholarships for indigenous students undertaking any full-time course at Edith Cowan University.
Belmont Art Awards
Perth Airport was proud to continue our support of the 2011 Belmont City Art Awards in two categories; acquisitive Aboriginal Artist Award and non-acquisitive Emerging Aboriginal Artist Award. The winners of the categories were Naomi Grant and Krocette, respectively. Naomi's work is now on proudly on display at the Perth Airport's head office.
To find out more on how to enter this year's 2012 Belmont City Art Awards click here.
Naomi Grant winner of the 2011 City of Belmont - Aboriginal Artist Award and Brad Geatches - Chief Executive Officer, Perth Airport.
NAIDOC Celebrations
Perth Airport has celebrated NAIDOC Week for the fourth consecutive year and has plans again to celebrate again in 2012. In previous years information cards were distributed to visitors to the International Terminal - T1 and Domestic Terminal - T3, which included an image of the piece of artwork purchased by Perth Airport and a statement regarding the company's recognition of the importance of the land which we reside.
Mardijit Dreaming by Yiller (George Miniter) purchased by Perth Airport in celebration of NAIDOC Week 2011.
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