Funding to support over 40 regional initiatives

Community Investment Program

11 September 2026

Southern Ports is throwing its support behind 42 projects and initiatives in the first round of its 2026-27 Community Investment Program.

About $140,000 will go towards grass roots initiatives across the programs three key funding areas – environment, education and community.

Applications will open for the 2026-27 program’s second round in mid-October.

Head on over to the Community Investment Program page to learn more about how Southern Ports is contributing in its regions as a trusted community partner.

Great Southern

Organisation	Project
Shire of Plantagenet	Quenda Festival \| Creative Connections Marquee
Albany Rowing Club	Quiet Waters: Electrifying the Kalgan River to Reduce Marine and Noise pollution
Pivot Support Services	Peer-Led Connect & Cope
Lower King Community Association Inc	Pickleball courts
Albany Senior High School	Expanding Advanced Manufacturing Capability in the ASHS Engineering Studies Program
Albany Primary School P & C Association Inc	2026 Bookweek: Symphony of Stories - Educational resources
Mt Barker Wildlife Hospital Inc	Turtle Guardians: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Education
The Munda Biddi Trail Foundation Incorporated	Great Southern Trail Crew Program – Giving Back to the Munda Biddi Trail
Mount Lockyer Primary School	Mining the Future: Young Innovators in STEM
Green Range Bush Fire Brigade	Recovery Equipment for Green Range Bushfire Brigade
Borden Pavilion Committee Inc	Borden Backtracks - Ride \| Stride \| Connect
Reconciliation Western Australia Inc	Pathways to Truth & Healing

South West

Organisation	Project
Relationships Australia Western Australia Incorporated	Saturday Night Fright - Halloween Sundowner
Allanson Primary School	Equipment to support Allanson Primary School's Chess program
Shire of Harvey	Sunset Festival
Friends of the Busselton Cultural Precinct Inc	Georgette 150 Years – Celebrating Busselton’s Maritime History
Dalyellup College	Year 12 Graduation and Awards Ceremony
Eaton Community Hive Inc	Safe Hive Initiative
Leschenault Cricket Club	Cricket Teams Equipment upgrade
Thommo's Community Garden Inc	Southern Ports Sustainable Water Project
In Town Centre Inc	Creating a Safer, Stronger Community: Security System Upgrade
Busselton Senior High School Parents and Citizens' Association Inc	Enhancing Design and Technology Education Through Advanced Digital Manufacturing Project Description
Shire of Capel	Dalyellup Jingle & Mingle Festival
Otitis Media Group Inc - Earbus Foundation of WA	Earbus Outreach Program: focus on Bunbury
Amaroo Primary School P & C Assoc Inc	Amaroo Primary School Chess Club Equipment
Boyanup Primary School P & C Association	Building Together: Big Blue Blocks Play Project
Collie Senior High School P & C Assn	Chess Equipment for Collie Senior High School
Life Without Barriers	Vegetable Garden - LWB Collie
STEM WA	2026 South West Championships
Newton Moore Education Support Centre	NMESC Improving Digital Capabilities Project
Bunbury Musical Comedy Group Inc	Workshop- Lockable Cabinets

Goldfields-Esperance

Organisation	Project
Esperance Care Services Inc	Client Christmas Hampers
Esperance Senior High School	Year 10 Outdoor Education Margaret River Camp
Rotary Club of Esperance	Australia Day in the Adventureland Park Celebrations 2027
Ports Cricket Club	Ports Cricket Club – Junior Development Bowling Machine & Training Equipment Project
The Ravensthorpe Community Centre Incorporated	Opening the Windows
Western Australian Police Legacy Incorporated	Goldfields Outback 2 Ocean Bike Ride 2027
Escare Inc	Mental Health Week Pop Up Cafe
Esperance Twilight Aerials Gymnastics Academy	Esperance GfA Classic
Otitis Media Group Inc - Earbus Foundation of WA	Earbus Outreach Program: focus on Esperance
Esperance Soccer Association	Country Week Soccer 2026
Esperance Squash Club	Squash for All – Junior Development & Participation Program