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Changing lives in our communities

Charities providing important work in the communities where Aurizon operates have been granted much needed funding from the Company’s Community Giving Fund

Community Giving Fund recipient Camp Quality

Andrew Harding, Managing Director & CEO of Australia’s largest rail-based transport company said he was pleased to announce the latest recipients of Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund.

“In this round, we are delighted to support 20 charities who are all delivering very meaningful projects and initiatives in our local communities,” said Mr Harding.

“In particular we are pleased to support quite a number of charities delivering programs under the Health & Wellbeing category.

“Some of the initiatives include supporting mental health programs, providing access to water sports for people with disabilities, as well as helping transport regional families who are impacted by cancer to family camps.

“We are proud to play a role in helping these charities deliver outcomes that are changing lives in our communities.”

Click here for the full list of the latest Community Giving Fund recipients and their projects.

Background

Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund distributes funds bi-annually and provides grants between $1,000 and $20,000. More than 360 charities and not-for-profit groups across Australia have received grants since the Fund was established in 2011.

The next round of applications for the Community Giving Fund will open on 16 September 2019.

Click here for more information about the Community Giving Fund.