Grow Local

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Abbot Point Operations (APO) is committed to strengthening the connectivity and sustainability of our local community. Our mission is to ‘Grow Local’ by employing locals, purchasing from local businesses, and building capacity in local community groups that enables those organisations to become self-sustaining into the future.

As part of our ‘Grow Local with APO’ initiative, our Community Support Program (CSP) is designed to give back to the community in which our people work and live. The CSP is structured to support activities and initiatives that align with one of the pillars of Education and Skill Development, Community Health, Sustainable Livelihood Development, Community Infrastructure Development and Sporting/Social Club and Event Support. See below for more information on the programs and initiatives APO is helping to drive.

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Developing healthy minds

The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre’s amazing Healthy Lunchboxes cooking classes helped locals up their culinary skills while discovering new delicious, nutritious, and affordable recipes they can make at home using fresh produce available in Bowen.

Building career opportunities

A group of Bowen State High School students struck skills development gold and kickstarted their journey to becoming the resource sector’s next generation of skilled tradespeople after a hands-on workshop delivered by APO and the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA). The QMEA is the education arm of the Queensland Resources Council.

Growing local workforce

APO’s Planning and Engineering Superintendent, Brent Edgerton explains, “Alongside the commitment to developing careers, APO provides everyday support through its approach to work-life balance. Employees are supported to put their families first and we know this has flow-on benefits to the local community.”

Sustaining local students

APO and the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) often give Bowen State High School students the opportunity to explore the export supply chain and gain hands-on work experience through the QRC’s Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy.

Supporting local schools

APO takes great pride in supporting Bowen’s next generation. This includes an annual donation of bags brimming with school supplies to local schools to distribute to families in need.

Community Support Program

APO’s Community Support Program (CSP) aims to provide support for programs and initiatives that have a positive impact on those that are less fortunate and reside within our local community. With program pillars of Education and Skill Development, Community Health, Sustainable Livelihood Development, Community Infrastructure Development and Sporting/Social Club and Event Support, the CSP targets initiatives that build community sustainability, resilience, and connectivity. Click below to learn if you’re eligible for a CSP grant.

Supporting our community

APO is delivering on its mission and commitment to Grow Local through strategic partnerships across the local region. Since 2017, APO’s Community Support Program has...

Growing resilient communities and people

We deliver on our mission and commitment to Grow Local through strategic partnerships across the region. APO’s Community Support Program provides significant funding...

Grow Local

Grow Local

Developing healthy minds

Building career opportunities

Growing local workforce

Sustaining local students

Supporting local schools

Community Support Program

Supporting our community

Growing resilient communities and people

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