Connecting and collaborating with our customers, stakeholders and communities to improve social, environmental and economic outcomes
Port Authority is committed to building and sustaining meaningful partnerships that support the delivery of safe, efficient and sustainable port operations across NSW, enhance engagement across our port communities and contribute to our social licence to operate. This commitment to meaningful relationships with our community, First Nations peoples, customers, government and industry stakeholders is reflected in our collaborative efforts and shared achievements.
Through these partnerships, Port Authority works side by side with stakeholders to address shared challenges and explore new opportunities. Fostering open dialogue and mutual understanding helps build trust, strengthen resilience and ensure our actions are informed by constructive feedback and shared expertise.
- Launch of our Community Grants Program supporting ten local projects across NSW port communities
- Delivery of our community sponsorships, supporting cultural, educational and regional activities including the Eden Whale Festival and Lambton High School marine studies program
- Established the Port of Eden Stakeholder Group as a joint forum with Transport for NSW to enhance collaboration across government, industry and community
- Our Safe and Efficient Port Operations Forum hosted over 150 delegates from 65 organisations to share best practice
- Seafarer Welfare Fund round two delivered, providing essential welfare support to seafarers across NSW ports
- Strengthened our First Nations engagement including by developing our First Nations Engagement and Consultation Framework, rollout of a First Nations Cultural Awareness course, and naming of our new pilot vessel in the Dharawal language