High Aerial shot of Western Port facility and dock

Community engagement

At BlueScope our local communities are our homes. We care for the environment, create wealth, respect local values, and encourage involvement. Our strength is in choosing to do what’s right.

Around 30 initiatives are supported annually

Each year, BlueScope Western Port sponsors and donates funds, and our people volunteer their time to the local community. We are focused on supporting safety, environment, diversity, mental health and wellbeing, young people, and educational activities.

Four people in protective headware in conversation outside BlueScope facility

In financial year 2022, BlueScope Western Port contributed $46,212 to the local community via our sponsorship and donation program, plus provided our facilities to Mornington Peninsula organisations and charities at no cost.

Our employees also donate their own funds via our Workplace Giving Program. With their donations, the Point Leo Surf Life Saving Club purchased a side-by-side vehicle and funding went towards The Den Youth Program.

If your local community group wants to apply for a sponsorship and donation, please read our sponsorship and donation guidelines before completing the application form.

Community liaison committee meeting minutes

The bi-annual Community Liaison Committee meetings have a long history starting back when the plant first became operational in the 1970s. The Committee aims to provide an opportunity to discuss and get feedback on topics such as the environment, employment opportunities and community activities.

Arthurs Seat Challenge Logo

Community stories

Supporting the Peninsula to be fit to Drive

Held annually since 2002, the Arthur’s Seat Challenge is a 6.7km run/walk to promote and raise funds for the Fit to Drive program. The event attracts around 2,000participants each year.

Books In Homes Logo

Community stories

Empowering kids, literally

BlueScope has been a proud supporter of Books in Homes since 2014. Our sponsorship has been the cornerstone of being able to deliver books in children’s homes at Hastings Primary School from Prep to Year six students.

Simone McDonald, Principal at Hastings Primary School said: “It’s wonderful to hear the students were absolutely delighted to receive their books and the school is also grateful for the kind and generous support Books in Homes provides to the students and the significant support provided by BlueScope Westernport for such a worthy cause.”

Community stories

Transition to work program

Young people are gaining meaningful employment at BlueScope with the support of the Transition to Work (T2W) program and the Brotherhood of St. Laurence.