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partnering for progress

supporting local australian communities

We believe that community partnership is the foundation of shared success.

participating in community health and wellbeing programs

Healthy and resilient communities promote wellbeing, enhancing their ability to lead meaningful lives.

We participate in several programs that improve physical and mental health in the communities closest to where we operate.

Read more about our community health and wellbeing focused partnerships >

We participate in several programs that improve physical and mental health in the communities closest to where we operate.

Read more about our community health and wellbeing focused partnerships >

telethon speech and hearing

We’ve partnered with Telethon Speech & Hearing since 2011 to develop a best practice model of ear care for the Pilbara, preventing middle ear disease and improving child health. Through our partnership, we’re helping improve learning outcomes for children with speech, language or hearing impairments.

chevron city to surf for activ

We have proudly partnered with the Activ Foundation since 2010 as the naming rights partner of the Chevron City to Surf for Activ. As WA’s largest and most iconic community event, participants can walk, run or roll either the 4km or 12km course to help raise vital funds to support the thousands of people living with disability in WA.

zero2hero

As Empowerment Partner, we are supporting zero2hero to empower nearly 30,000 young mental health ambassadors by 2024, with a focus on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Committed to addressing the current mental health and suicide crisis in Australia, zero2hero delivers resilience and compassion building programs for young Western Australians.

zonta house refuge association

We support Zonta House Refuge Association to deliver their Future Employment Connections Program; helping women experiencing family or domestic violence achieve financial independence through one-on-one coaching, practical upskilling and training opportunities aimed at creating long-term employment pathways.

investing in communities

We invest in community programs to enable thriving, inclusive and sustainable communities.

We have a long-term commitment to Australia and place great importance on being a trusted community partner, focused on working in partnership with local communities to achieve better outcomes. Our ongoing social investment program is based on community need and contributes to activities, events and initiatives that engage and support the local community’s vision.

Read more about our current community investment partnerships >

chevron community spirit fund

Each year, we offer donations of up to $15,000 to not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities that contribute to improved health, education, environment, and community outcomes across 10 locations in the northwest of Western Australia.

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onslow education collaboration

Chevron is partnering with Onslow School to improve academic outcomes and support the physical, emotional and behavioural needs of all students. The partnership allows the school to employ additional staff to support students with educational opportunities available to those in metropolitan areas. The Onslow Education Collaboration focuses on collective impact with multiple partners contributing to agreed long-term, measurable outcomes representing a shared value project by addressing community, government and Chevron employee concerns and providing benefits to all parties.

swans active education program

Chevron Australia has partnered with Swan District Football Club since 2010 to implement their Swans programs in Onslow, Western Australia. This includes operating a youth centre and providing after school sports, early years programs and a homework club at Onslow School. Chevron supports the Swans program to continue implementing strategies to maintain and enhance identity, build resilience, and create positive educational and employment pathways for this vulnerable segment of the community.

working together for onslow

Our Working Together for Onslow partnership with the Shire of Ashburton supports key community programs and events such as ‘Onslow Living’ for new residents, ANZAC Day commemorations, Onslow's over 55's group – the Onslow Keepers, school holiday activities and community development initiatives. These programs are vital to enhancing Onslow’s sense of place and fostering positive community engagement.

onslow chamber of commerce and industry

The Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project continues to support the Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) as their exclusive ‘Principal Partner’. We are committed to supporting local businesses in Onslow to meet the supply chain needs of industry, and the OCCI plays a vital role in achieving this.

karratha and districts chamber of commerce and industry

The Chevron-operated Gorgon Project is a Diamond Sponsor of the KDCCI and supports a series of events and initiatives in Karratha and surrounds including Business Bootcamps, Pilbara Women in Business Workshops, Grow Local – Business Capability program and provides funding for an Indigenous Engagement Officer to co-ordinate the Pilbara Indigenous Business Network activities.

naidoc perth

Chevron Australia is proud to partner with NAIDOC Perth Inc to support the delivery of events that celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our partnership with NAIDOC Perth Inc continues to evolve with the goal of supporting positive outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of Perth.

our active role in onslow

We play an active role in supporting the community of Onslow, Western Australia located near the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project.

Together with the Western Australian Government and our joint venture partners, we are continuing to make significant investments in and around Onslow to ensure it remains a vibrant and sustainable regional community. Since 2011, more than $355 million has been committed to social and critical infrastructure projects to upgrade health, education and recreation services and facilities, as well as road, power and water infrastructure.

This includes $30 million towards the Onslow Airport, $7 million towards the Onslow Aquatic Centre, $22 million to the Onslow Hospital redevelopment, $2 million to a new St John Ambulance sub-centre and $106 million towards the Onslow microgrid which utilises natural gas and renewable energy sources to provide a smoother supply of power to the community.

We're committed to keeping the Onslow community informed about our operations. For more information, join our Wheatstone in Onslow Facebook group or contact us.

fostering future skills with investment in STEM education

We are dedicated to fostering the next generation of big thinkers

We partner with governments, organisations and leading institutions to improve education outcomes in our communities and provide Western Australians with greater access to local job opportunities. We aim to remove barriers for women and First Nations peoples to increase diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) related careers.

Read more about our partnerships focused on developing future skills >

living STEM

Chevron is proud to partner with CSIRO to support the Living STEM program, connecting Indigenous knowledge to the classroom. Living STEM supports primary and secondary school teachers to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scientific knowledge in the school learning program through hands-on inquiry projects to increase student engagement and achievement in STEM.

stars foundation

Chevron Australia and the Gorgon joint venture participants are proudly supporting Stars Foundation, helping to empower Indigenous girls to participate, thrive and succeed in school and move into a positive future. Stars Foundation provides a holistic program that supports students to attend and remain engaged at school, complete Year 12 and transition into further study or employment. The partnership allows Stars Foundation to increase the provision of high-quality educational support programs for Indigenous girls and young women in the Pilbara and Perth metropolitan areas.

australian earth science education

As STEM Outreach Partner, Chevron supports Australian Earth Science Education to improve the quality of STEM opportunities provided to schools across WA. This includes the Powering Careers in Energy program, a curriculum-endorsed course for high school students highlighting the science behind oil and gas and potential careers within the energy and resources sector. The partnership further supports the delivery STEM education in Chevron’s areas of operation, including Onslow and Karratha through hands on STEM learning experiences and teacher support and training.

pilbara digital technologies

Led by the Chamber of Mineral and Energy of WA, this project is engaging school students across WA in activities aligned to the WA Digital Technologies curriculum, increasing their awareness of the resources industry and the diverse career opportunities it provides.

scitech

Scitech and Chevron Australia have collaborated for more than 15 years to empower educators and inspire students to enjoy and engage with STEM and the exciting career paths it can lead to in the energy industry. Chevron helps Scitech provide unique STEM experiences through the Chevron Science Theatre, a dynamic event space that hosts events from lively science demonstrations to academic lectures. The Lighthouse Maths program, delivered by Scitech with support from Chevron, is equipping teachers with proven international best-practice techniques to boost maths outcomes in Western Australian schools.

partnering to support environmental sustainability

Our strategic partnerships aim to safeguard sensitive ecosystems for future generations to enjoy.

Managing our environmental impact is important in a world where energy resources should be developed in a safe and environmentally responsible way. Read more about our partnerships focused on safeguarding ecosystems and strengthening biodiversity >

conservation volunteers australia

As national partner for the Revive Our Wetlands initiative, we’re proud to partner with Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) to support the conservation of ten wetland locations across Australia as a nature-based climate change solution. Wetlands are able to sequester and store large quantities of blue and teal carbon by trapping carbon in plants and sediment below the water surface.

chevron parkland

Situated on the Swan River foreshore alongside Optus Stadium in Perth, the Chevron Parkland offers the local community and tourists access to 2.6 hectares of rehabilitated parklands as well as six nature playgrounds, BBQ areas and picnic facilities set around the river-fed lake. The Chevron Parkland translates and expresses the six Whadjuk Noongar seasons across the play areas and includes 10 permanent three-dimensional artworks by eight leading Noongar artists.

chevron focus environment competition

Chevron Australia supported the annual Chevron Focus Environment Competition, delivered in partnership with Seven West Media from 2003 to 2023, with the aim of increasing awareness among young Australians of the need to safeguard ecosystems for future generations.