About Us
The Local Buying Foundation operates across four states; New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. Each state has unique stories and stakeholders who support the delivery of the Local Buying Foundation and the programs and initiatives it supports.
The Local Buying Foundation is an integral part of BHP’s Local Buying Program. For every dollar spent through the Local Buying Program, BHP commits an amount into trust for the Foundation, creating a sustainable Local Buying cycle, strengthening local businesses and communities.
Our History
The Local Buying Foundation started in Queensland in 2012 as an important element of the Local Buying Program. The original initiative, started with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance, and has now moved to all states where BHP operates.
In 2022, Trading Tracks Indigenous Business Support Program was launched in QLD, and in 2023 WA.
Our Regions
The Local Buying Foundation has a separate Foundation for each state aligned with its own Local Buying Program.
Find out more about the local projects, communities and stakeholders in your area.
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Local Buying Foundation acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.