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We respect and acknowledge the unique cultural and spiritual relationships that Indigenous, Traditional and Tribal Peoples have to the lands, waters and territories, and their rich contribution to society.

In the spirit of respect and reconciliation, we will continue to support initiatives that strengthen culture and ways of life so that their legacy continues and extends to future generations.


South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal’s Indigenous Grant

Program is committed to making contributions towards the sustainable development of the local area surrounding South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal’s Dendrobium and Appin operations. The Program is administered by a committee of members from South32 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Applications will only be considered for projects delivered within the Dendrobium and Appin area, which includes Illawarra and Macarthur.


Focus areas

The RAP aims to support projects, activities or opportunities that provide lasting community benefit in the following areas:

  • Sustainability – continued project life after funding
  • Partnerships – community ownership of projects and joint funding
  • Innovation – projects that meet the needs of the community and are not otherwise funded
  • Broad community benefit and application


    • Assessment criteria

    The RAP group will assess grant applications based on how well the activity will:

  • Address area/s of need in the community
  • Leave a lasting impact on the community
  • Incorporate community participation and support
  • Complements other activities in the community
  • Provides a significant present and future benefit to the local area
  • Enhances the cultural, physical and/or the living environment in the local area


    • Eligibility

    Applications will not be considered for:

  • Fundraising / religious / political purposes
  • Commercial or advertising requests
  • Activities that conflict with South32’s corporate values or Code of Business Conduct (Link here).
  • Projects / activities where our previous monetary and/or in-kind support did not (in our view) deliver on the intended purpose, including our requirements and expected impact(s).


    • To apply to the Indigenous Grants please click in the link below.

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    RAP