New South Wales
The aim of the Local Buying Foundation is to enhance the economic sustainability of local communities within the operational footprint of BHP Mt Arthur Coal.
We do this through the support of programs and initiatives that target local business training and development needs.
The Local Buying Foundation is adding value to our local regional communities in New South Wales. The Local Buying Foundation supports three local regions across New South Wales. Below is a snapshot of the NSW data as at 30 November 2023:
NSW Projects Funded
Funding approved
NEW SOUTH WALES Funding Round Dates:
2024:
Round #1 closing: 5 April
Round #2 closing: 20 September
Supported regions in New South Wales:
The Local Buying Foundation in New South Wales aims to enhance the economic stability in the local government areas of:
- Muswellbrook
- Singleton
- Upper Hunter
LBF ADVISORY COMMITTEE
To ensure that the Local Buying Foundation funding opportunities target genuine community needs, a Local Buying Foundation Advisory Committee has been established for each foundation. The role of the Advisory Committee is to provide guidance and market/environment intelligence to inform, identify and support and the investment and disbursement of the Foundation’s funds and to oversee effective governance of the Foundation.
The Advisory Committee ensure that approved projects, programs, and initiatives align with the Foundation’s objectives, meet specified criteria and have the appropriate due diligence. The Advisory Committee is a representative body made up of key stakeholders from across the LBF regions with an interest or skills and expertise in regional economic development.
Melissa Westcott | Local Buying Foundation Chair
Amanda Walker | BHP
Sean Britton | Singleton Shire Council
Jacqui Bakewell | Upper Hunter Council
Fiona Wilton | Muswellbrook Shire Council
Danny Eather | Business Singleton
Mike Kelly | Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce
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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.