HVO 2009 Annual Environmental Management Report - Final

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Coal & Allied – Hunter Valley Operations Sustainable Communities Through HVO, Coal & Allied contributes to programmes identified by, and preferably in partnership with, local communities. Coal & Allied’s belief is that effective partnerships stem from shared goals, mutual commitment and proven outcomes. Coal & Allied support a range of organisations who share the goal of delivering sustainable outcomes for the communities in which they operate. Local projects and initiatives supported in 2009 include Milbrodale and Jerrys Plains Public Schools, the Singleton Art prize, Murrane Womens Crisis Housing, MS Society of NSW, Singleton Chamber of Commerce, Wildlife Aid and the Singleton Agricultural Association. Donations are also made at Christmas in lieu of the company sending Christmas cards and in 2009, Coal & Allied supported the life saving work of the NSW Cancer Council. 4.4 RECOGNITION AND SHARING SUCCESS 4.4.1 Coal & Allied Community Trust In 2009 Coal & Allied continued its focus on the long term sustainability of the communities where it operates, with nearly $2 million invested across the Hunter in partnerships with community groups and businesses. Key areas of focus have included education, business development, employment, health and culture, with nearly 30 programmes supported by our Community Development Fund and Aboriginal Development Consultative Committee this year. Coal & Allied funds have continued to enable us to build capacity, not dependency, and contribute to the long term sustainability of our surrounding communities. Coal & Allied Community Development Fund In 2009 the Coal & Allied Community Development Fund was proud to continue its contribution to building capacity in our region. This year Coal & Allied Fund celebrated its 10th birthday, and since 1999 have committed more than $9.1 million into community projects in the region, which includes nearly $1.3 million in 2009 for 15 partnerships with community groups and organisations (see Figure 81). An additional $1.3 million has also already been committed over the next three years to support projects which will help us deliver long term sustainability in the Hunter. Through working together with community partners Coal & Allied are delivering projects which are important to the local communities, encompassing the LGA’s of Upper Hunter, Muswellbrook, Singleton, Cessnock and Maitland. Figure 81: Coal & Allied Community Development Investment in 2009 AEMR 2009 169
Coal & Allied – Hunter Valley Operations Aboriginal Development Consultative Committee (ADCC) In 2009 the Coal & Allied Aboriginal ADCC was proud to continue its contribution to building capacity in the Hunter. During 2009 Coal & Allied invested more than $420,000 to deliver 13 partnerships with community groups and businesses, supporting projects which will help us deliver long term sustainability in our local communities. Coal & Allied’s key focus areas in 2009 included business development, education and supporting Indigenous culture in the Hunter region refer to Figure 82. Coal & Allied continued to support the Singleton NAIDOC week celebrations and were proud to help more than 10 Indigenous business owners start new businesses with help from the Mayapa programme. Since its inception in November 2006, the ADCC has contributed more than $1.2 million to projects that benefit the Upper Hunter Valley Aboriginal community, encompassing the local government areas of Upper Hunter, Singleton and Muswellbrook. For more information about our Community Development Funds, including a full listing of partnerships, visit Coal & Allied’s web site www.coalandallied.com.au. Figure 82: Coal & Allied Aboriginal Development Consultative Committee Investment in 2009 AEMR 2009 170
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