Fremantle Ports investing in our community

Fremantle Ports is pleased to announce 12 impressive community investment submissions approved for this quarter. Through our Community Investment Program, we proudly partner with local community groups to deliver programs directly benefiting our community.

Each year, Fremantle Ports supports more than 40 community organisations in the Fremantle and Kwinana/Rockingham areas.

Manager Communications and Community Neil Stanbury said Fremantle Ports was committed to helping local communities remaining strong, vibrant and healthy.

‘‘We’re continually impressed by the applications received, which makes it difficult to make final choices, however the initiatives or organisations supported this quarter were all exciting and we look forward to seeing these projects take shape and grow connections for people in our community,’ he said.

This quarter Fremantle Ports supported:

1. Fremantle Broadcasting Inc - A home at Victoria Quay - We welcome FreoCast to Victoria Quay. Broadcasting digital community radio 24/7 from their new container home at the west end of E Shed. Come and visit!
2. Partnerships with Purpose – the Catalpa Sunset Concert concluding the Catalpa Festival on the Rockingham Foreshore. This initiative links community with captivating maritime history.
3. Cockburn Community & Cultural Council Inc - Youth Arts Festival. A popular event for young people in Cockburn, providing an opportunity for young artists to showcase their talents and participate in workshops and performances.
4. Western Australian Fishers Lost at Sea Memorial Association - WA Sea Organ Memorial. Assisting the organisation to further explore establishing the memorial.
5. Western Australian Marathon Club - Fremantle Ports Harbour Master Classic Fun Run. A family friendly sporting event for Victoria Quay.
6. South Fremantle Football Club - Celebrating 125 Years. Linking two iconic Fremantle brands in this milestone celebration, we are proud of the port’s long association with local football clubs.
7. Rockingham Senior High School - Maritime Scholarships and Education Support Centre end of year awards. Supporting and incentivising students who achieve academic or work placement success.
8. St Patrick’s Community Support Centre - Imagined Future. Deepening connections for Aboriginal Children in Care with their siblings, the wider Aboriginal Community and to Aboriginal culture.
9. Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Ltd - Relocating the Leeuwin Office to the east end of E Shed on Victoria Quay.
10. Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce - RKCC Regional Business Awards. Naming sponsorship of the ‘Business Person of the Year’ category award.
11. Fremantle Chamber of Commerce - Annual Business Awards
12. Murdoch University - ‘Dolphin Watch’ research program. Refurbishing the research boat to continue monthly scientific dolphin surveys in the Swan and Canning rivers and adjacent coastal waters.  The sponsorship includes an opportunity for an Indigenous student internship.

Fremantle Ports considers community investment applications quarterly, usually covering the full spectrum of cultural, community enrichment, sporting, education and the arts. More details regarding how to apply can be found at Community investment - Fremantle Ports

The next funding round closes 30 June 2025.