Community partnerships
Port of Melbourne fosters a shared city-port vision and our commitment to the community goes well beyond the Port gate. We actively partner with not- for-profit organisations in the communities in which we operate to:
- Support inclusive and thriving communities.
- Minimise the impact on port and community land, air, and waters.
- Enhance education opportunities in our communities.
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Our Community Investment program is focused on achieving tangible and sustainable community outcomes.
We support organisations and projects that demonstrate community benefit and impact and are aligned with our desired program outcomes. We prioritise our long-term partnerships so that we can make a real difference for our communities.
Testimonials from a couple of our community partners:
“Stella Maris is extremely grateful for Port of Melbourne’s continued generous support. Their donation is used for the transportation service we offer seafarers, including maintenance of our commuter and passenger buses. It also helps us schedule extra services to help seafarers.” Seamus Quinn, President, Committee of Management, Stella Maris Seafarers’ Centre.
“As the number of people seeking food swelled to 57,000 a day in 2023, the Port of Melbourne was instrumental in helping us ramp up our food sourcing and distribution to meet this new normal. Thanks to your unwavering financial support, volunteer hours and fundraising efforts, more than 1.7 million meals have found their way onto the tables of Victoria’s most vulnerable since 2018 – almost 300,000 in the last year alone. What an awesome organisation you are.” Dave McNamara, CEO, Foodbank Victoria.
“The support of the Port of Melbourne of the Mission to Seafarers Victoria is critical to our work towards detecting and helping eliminate modern slavery amongst seafarers. It enables the Mission to continue to look after seafarers’ wellbeing including their physical, mental and moral heath by providing funding that enables the Mission to visit seafarers on ships when in port and facilitate much needed shore leave for seafarers by the provision of free transport to and from their ships and the City.” Neil James, CEO, The Mission to Seafarers.
“The Williamstown Football Club is privileged to express our sincere appreciation for the invaluable partnership we have with Port of Melbourne. Port of Melbourne’s commitment to community initiatives has significantly enhanced our ability to make a positive and meaningful impact on the local community in Williamstown and beyond. Through the support from Port of Melbourne it has enabled the Williamstown Football Club to deliver community engagement programs that extend beyond the football field. Their support has empowered us to implement educational programs, health and wellness initiatives, and community outreach projects that have touched the lives of individuals of all ages and backgrounds” Ashley Baker, CEO, Williamstown Football Club.
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Applications for community partnerships are currently closed
Our community partnerships have been finalised until 30 June 2025. We will update this page when this program is open for further applications.
Tel: +61 1300 857 662
Email: community@portofmelbourne.com
Donations
We make small donations (under $1000) to community projects that have considerable community benefit, including for emergency relief and projects that align with our Reconciliation Action Plan. Please email a copy of the donation request form to community@portofmelbourne.com for support on projects commencing after 30 June 2024.