-- Aurizon, Australia's largest rail-based freight company, has today opened applications for the second round of its 2026 Community Giving Fund, inviting not-for-profit organisations across Australia to apply for grants that deliver lasting benefits in the communities where Aurizon's employees live and work.
The Community Giving Fund supports charities focused on community safety, health and wellbeing, environment, and education, with grants helping local organisations deliver practical, high-impact projects.
Aurizon Managing Director & CEO Andrew Harding said the Fund continues to provide valuable support to organisations making a difference in local communities.
"Across the communities where we operate, we see organisations delivering important programs that improve lives and strengthen local connections," Mr Harding said.
"The Community Giving Fund is one of the ways we can help those organisations extend their reach and increase their impact.
"We encourage eligible organisations to apply and look forward to supporting projects that deliver lasting benefits for regional and local communities."
One of the recipients from the previous funding round was The Shepherd Centre, which received support for its Acoustic Skills program in Wollongong, New South Wales.
The eight-session early intervention program uses music as a powerful learning tool to help deaf and hard-of-hearing children aged under five years develop listening, communication, spoken language and social skills. The program also equips parents and carers with practical strategies to support learning and development at home.
Sara Luscombe, Regional Manager NSW South Coast at The Shepherd Centre, said the grant would help provide vital support for families navigating the early stages of hearing loss.
"This funding will make a meaningful difference for families across Wollongong and the surrounding region who are navigating the early stages of their child's hearing loss journey," Ms Luscombe said.
"It will help more children develop the listening and spoken language skills they need to thrive, while ensuring families feel supported, connected and confident every step of the way."
Since 2011, Aurizon's Community Giving Fund has enabled hundreds of community organisations to deliver projects that improve the wellbeing, safety and liveability of communities across the regions where Aurizon operates.
Applications for the latest round of Aurizon's Community Giving Fund are open until 5.00pm AEDT Friday 16 October 2026. More information about the Community Giving Fund and how to apply is available here.
For more information, please contact:
Corporate Affairs: [email protected]
Release ID: 89202634
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