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Community Partnerships 2021 Information Pack
02 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 2021
We do more
than deliver gas,
we invest in
We are Australian Gas
communities.
Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
We are one of Australia’s largest
Our Community Partnerships Program is an important Our focus is on working closely with partner
initiative that demonstrates our commitment to being organisations to support those in need and help build
a socially and environmentally responsible business. a brighter future, through both financial investment
gas infrastructure businesses. We believe in doing the right thing by our customers
and the community.
and in kind support such as staff volunteering.
This pack provides an overview of our program and the
We own and operate infrastructure We know in 2021 it’s more important than ever to
support communities given the social and economic
benefits of partnering with us. We welcome applications
and enquiries about our program throughout the year.
that delivers gas to more than impacts of COVID-19.
This year we have expanded our Community Partnership
Ben Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
2 million Australian homes, Program and increased funding nationally. Australian Gas Infrastructure Group
businesses and communities.
Australian Gas Networks (AGN) The Dampier Bunbury Pipeline Multinet distribute natural gas to
distribute natural gas to 1.3 million (DBP) is WA’s key gas transmission over 687,000 customers throughout
residential, commercial and industrial pipeline. Stretching almost 1600kms, Melbourne’s inner and outer east, the
customers across Victoria, South it transports gas to mining, industrial, Yarra ranges and South Gippsland.
Australia, Queensland, New South commercial and residential customers The network transports gas to residential,
Wales and the Northern Territory. across Western Australia. commercial and industrial customers.
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Our Vision
To be the leading gas infrastructure Renewable gas is a key part of Australia’s
business in Australia. We achieve top low carbon future. At AGIG, we are
quartile performance on our targets. planning for a sustainable future.
At AGIG, we’re committed to renewable electricity generation is
sustainable gas delivery today, important, it’s not the only solution
and tomorrow. Renewable and carbon given electricity accounts for just
neutral energy will help our customers one third of Australia’s emissions.
and Australia achieve sustainability Australia needs to focus on large-scale
Delivering A Good Sustainably goals, whilst retaining access to the decarbonisation of its entire energy
benefits of natural gas – reliable supply, including electricity, gas, industry,
for Customers Employer Cost Efficient and affordable energy. agriculture and transport if we’re to
The Australian Government has meet our emission targets.
Public safety Health and safety Working within industry benchmarks committed to meeting a carbon In 2017 we worked with Australia’s five
Reliability Employee engagement Delivering profitable growth emissions reduction target of 26 to peak gas bodies to develop Gas Vision
28% below 2005 levels by 2030 and 2050 – a pathway to achieve near zero
Customer service Skills development Environmentally and socially responsible every Australian state and territory has emissions in our gas sector. We are now
a target of net-zero-carbon by 2050 delivering on this Vision by deploying
or sooner. While increased uptake of low carbon gas projects.
Our Values Greener and cleaner.
They drive our culture, how we behave
and how we make decisions. When hydrogen is burned there are • Hydrogen Park Gladstone – In addition to developing our own
no CO2 emissions. A 175kW electrolyser to produce renewable gas projects across Australia,
Blending renewable hydrogen with renewable hydrogen for blending with we are committed to working with
natural gas allows us to lower carbon natural gas (up to 10%) and supply governments, industry and research
emissions and still deliver energy safely to the entire network of Gladstone, organisations to develop our Vision
and reliably. including industry. First production collaboratively. Our memberships
expected in 2022. and associations include Future Fuels
We are leading the way in renewable
• The Australian Hydrogen Centre – Cooperative Research Centre, the
gas by investing in a range of innovative
A virtual centre delivering feasibility Australian Hydrogen Council, Bioenergy
energy projects across Australia and
Australia and the Australian Industry
Perform Trust Respect Team across the gas value chain. studies for 10% and 100% blending
of renewable hydrogen into towns Energy Transition initiative
Our projects include:
and cities in South Australia and
• Hydrogen Park South Australia – Victoria , and sharing important
A 1.25MW electrolyser to produce learnings on Hydrogen Park South
We are accountable to our We act with integrity, we We treat our customers and We communicate well renewable hydrogen for blending with Australia’s operations.
customers and stakeholders, do the right thing, we are our colleagues the way we and support each other, natural gas (up to 5%) and supply
• DBP Feasibility Study – An 18 month
we are transparent on safe guardians of essential would want to be treated, and we are united behind to more than 700 existing homes and
study into the technical feasibility
our performance and Australian infrastructure. and we embrace and our shared vision. businesses from late 2020.
of introducing hydrogen into our
we deliver results. We We act in a safe and respect diversity.
Dampier to Bunbury Natural
continously improve by professional manner.
Gas Pipeline.
bringing fresh ideas and
constructive challenge.
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NT
Wheatstone Dampier Tanami
Tubridgi Solomon Pipeline Rockhampton
Storage
QLD
Gladstone
Bundaberg/
Alice Springs
Wide Bay Wide Bay
WA Pipeline
Carnarvon Maryborough Hervey Bay
Brisbane
SA
Geraldton
Dampier Bunbury
Pipeline
Riverland
Pipeline NSW
Perth Whyalla Port Pirie
Adelaide
Bunbury Berri Mildura Tumut
We own and operate infrastructure
Murray Bridge
Albury agga
W
Wagga
VIC
that delivers gas to more than 2 million
Mount Gambier
LEGEND Melbourne Sale
Transmission pipelines Bairnsdale
Traralgon
Australian homes and businesses,
Moe
Distribution networks
Gas distribution area
safely and reliably every day. Storage
Electrolyser planned/under construction
TAS
South Australia Victoria New South Wales
We serve customers across every Australian • 458,020 customers • 1,409,093 customers • 59,942 customers
mainland state and the Northern Territory, • 17GJ per annum average
residential consumption
• 51GJ per annum average
residential consumption
• 38GJ per annum average
residential consumption
34,600km of distribution networks, 4,400km of • 90%+ penetration
• Distribution 8,180km
• 90%+ penetration
• Distribution 21,448 km
• 90%+ penetration
• Distribution 1,997km
gas transmission pipelines and 57 petajoules
• Transmission 481m • Transmission 503km • Transmission 85km
of gas storage capacity. Queensland Northern Territory Western Australia
We are currently constructing Australia’s • 105,878 customers
• 8GJ per annum average
• 1,149 customers
• Distribution 38km
• 37 shippers
• Transmission 2,337 km
largest renewable gas production facility residential consumption
• 30%+ penetration
• Transmission 601km • 57PJ gas storage
in South Australia. • Distribution 3,090km
• Transmission 314km
Note: Penetration rate is an estimate of the percentage of homes
connected to the gas in areas served by our networks
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Community Partnerships
We have a proud history of supporting
community groups and organisations
with funding and in-kind support.
We support community groups, projects, events long-term relationships with partners such as Foodbank,
and programs that are socially and environmentally Angel Flight and the Clontarf Foundation.
responsible, raising awareness of our commitment
We are also looking to build new partnerships with
to the regions we serve.
organisations big and small, through an annual
Key areas of investment include supporting application processes. We will also consider opportunities
those who are vulnerable, promoting diversity, throughout the year.
environmental sustainability, education and
Our people are our greatest asset, and that’s why
supporting local communities.
we support our staff to make a difference in their
In 2021 we are expanding our program across our community. We provide paid leave for staff to volunteer
national business and continuing some of our valued and access to funding to support local charitable causes.
We work together with
partner organisations,
to help build a
brighter future.
Foodbank Angel Flight
Foodbank is the largest Our partnership with Foodbank started in South Australia and now also includes Angel Flight provides free flights and assists passengers travelling to or from
Inaugural flagship
Western Australia and Victoria. medical facilities almost anywhere in Australia. Our annual funding of $20,000
provider of food relief in partner Angel Flight is a
enables Angel Flight to pay for approximately 10,000 litres of aviation fuel, enough
Australia. Their mission is to Together we are committed to help make a positive difference in the lives of those national charity whose goal to cover 46,000 kilometres and the transportation of 80 – 100 passengers in need.
Australians who experience food insecurity and help our environment to reduce our
end hunger in Australia. Last is to assist rural Australians
national food waste problem. “We achieve our goals by coordinating private flights and ground transport provided
year alone Foodbank sourced across the entire country by volunteer pilots and drivers using their own aircraft and vehicles.
enough food and groceries to Foodbank relies on volunteers and we support our staff getting involved to help with access to vital, but
fight hunger in Australia. Volunteers are reimbursed for fuel costs, but their greatest reward is the satisfaction
provide 210,000 meals a day non-emergency, specialist of helping fellow Australians in times of need.
to people in need. 2020 has “As the largest food relief provider in the country, Foodbank relies on the support medical treatment that It is important to Angel Flight for our passengers to feel that we are not just a transport
been a particularly difficult of our generous partners. would be otherwise service but that we care for them as friends in need, and that our thousands of volunteers
year for many Australians as We are very grateful for the partnership with AGIG, particularly the alignment unavailable due to vast know that they are appreciated for their generosity and their care for our passengers.”
of shared values.
a result of bushfires and the distances, high travel costs Owen Crees
COVID-19 pandemic. The AGIG support of Foodbank has a positive community impact, helping not only or other difficulties. Chairman Angel Flight
our food security efforts in metropolitan areas but regional towns where both Foodbank
and AGIG have a presence.
The partnership provides Foodbank the resources to undertake our food relief efforts “Angel Flight is honoured and privileged to have had a longstanding relationship with
and helps to put additional meals on the table of those in need in our community. AGIG in South Australia, and now continuing with generous sponsorship Australia-wide.
Together we can work towards ending hunger.”
We know this generosity will be well-appreciated by our thousands of rural friends in need,
Greg Pattinson and by our wonderful volunteers and the dedicated team at Angel Flight HQ.
Chief Executive Officer Every flight counts: the positive benefit to our passengers and their families is inestimable.”
Foodbank South Australia
Marjorie Pagani
Chief Executive Officer
Angel Flight
foodbank.org.au angelflight.org.au
We support our
staff to make
a difference.
We encourage our staff to volunteer their time through to engage in education, complete Year 12 and enter
our partnership program and provide up to 1 day paid sustainable, fulfilling employment or further education.”
leave for every staff member. In 2019 volunteering
Kylie Dobson
opportunities included food hamper packing, tree
Senior Business Analyst
planting, and other activities such as ‘Walk a Mile in my
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group
Shoes’ for the Hutt St Centre. Our staff are passionate
about how they can be involved with our partner
Clontarf Foundation
organisations to make a difference. “Food hamper packing with Foodbank was hugely
clontarf “It’s very important to me that AGIG supports community
worthwhile. Prior to volunteering I didn’t appreciate the
foundation scale of the operation, and how important the role of
organisations and programs. I think it is the responsibility
volunteers is to deliver food to those in need. It was a
of corporations to give back, especially at a time when our
fantastic experience and I got to get in and help out.”
organisation has not yet been hit in the way that others
have, due to COVID-19. It makes me feel proud to work Roxanne Smith
The Clontarf Foundation Clontarf helps young men to attend school, finish Year 12 and enter employment. for a company that does good work in the community General Counsel and Company Secretary
Using supportive relationships, a welcoming environment and a diverse range of joint efforts, we’ll continue to support these young men Australian Gas Infrastructure Group
believes from little things, big
activities including football, the young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men in
things grow. The Foundation the program develop improved self-esteem and confidence which assists them to
exists to improve the participate in education, employment and society in a positive way.
education, discipline,
The Clontarf Foundation commenced in 2000 with a single academy located at the
life skills, self-esteem and Clontarf Aboriginal College in Waterford, WA. The program catered for 25 students
employment prospects and was operated by two staff members, including founder and current CEO Gerard
of young Aboriginal and Neesham. Today the Foundation operates 122 academies in WA, NT, QLD, NSW,
Torres Strait Islander men VIC and SA, supports more than 9,000 participants and employs over 465 dedicated
and by doing so equips staff members.
them to participate more Our funding currently helps Clontarf run programs in South Australia and is being
meaningfully in society. expanding nationally in 2021.
“The Clontarf Foundation is proud to partner with Australian Gas Infrastructure Group
(AGIG) and is thrilled that it has chosen to extend its agreement.
Not only does this partnership provide Clontarf with vital private sector funding that
directly contributes to the continued operation of our expanding network of academies
across the country, but it also opens up development and employment pathways for the
9,000 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men enrolled in our program.
With our joint efforts, we’ll continue to support these young men to engage in education,
complete Year 12 and enter sustainable, fulfilling employment or further education.”
Gerard Neesham
Chief Executive Officer
Clontarf Foundation
clontarf.org.au
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Partner Community Partnerships
with us Applications 2021
We are looking for partnerships that align with our vision
Applications for funding for 2021 are and values, and make a positive contribution to:
open until 29 January 2021.
Helping those who are vulnerable Promoting diversity
Environmental sustainability Supporting local communities
to prosper
Education
We are seeking applications from organisations across
Australia where the level of funding requested is in the range of
$5,000 to $30,000. Applications need to include the following:
• The organisation’s overview and long term goals • How will the sponsorship be used, measures and what
• The defined target audience group and expected reporting will occur including key events and dates
reach of the sponsorship • Opportunities for AGIG employees to be involved and how
• A description of specific outcomes to be supported • A list of other sponsorships associated with
by the sponsorship and how these outcomes will the organisation
be achieved Applicants must be a registered business or charity.
• The requested contribution from AGIG (financial Financial commitments will not be paid to recipients via
and/or in-kind) and overview benefits to the third parties (e.g. via crowd funding platforms).
organisation, the community and AGIG
Want to talk to someone about a partnership opportunity?
Get in touch with the Community Partnerships team via
communitypartnerships@agig.com.au or by calling
(08) 8418 1138. Application forms are available to
download from agig.com.au.
General Enquiries AGIG agig.com.au AGN (08) 8227 1500 Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm (ACST) australiangasnetworks.com.au DBP (08) 9923 4300 Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm (AWST) dbp.net.au MGN 1300 887 501 Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm (AEST) multinetgas.com.au Post AGN Level 6, 400 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000 DBP 12-14 The Esplanade Perth, WA 6000 MGN 43-45 Centreway Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
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