Community Partners

VenuesWest selects a handful of charities each year to assist them meet their objectives with a range of benefits.

Giving back to the community

In early 2016, VenuesWest established the VenuesWest Community Partners Program, which saw us join with a small and specific group of charity organisations for the 2016/17 financial year offering tailored opportunities and benefits to assist them in achieving their core objectives.

Three WA charities have received invaluable support as part of VenuesWest's successful Community Partners Program in 2023/24. Partnerships with Good Sammy and Asthma WA were renewed until June 2024, while a new partnership with What Ability was established until June 2025.

Expressions of Interest for new Community Partners:

Now in its ninth year, VenuesWest is seeking expressions of interest for the 2024/25 program. The group of chosen charities will receive the benefits for two years (until the 2026/27 financial year). The contracts and benefits for each of the successful VenuesWest Community Partners will be reviewed at the end of each year.

As part of the VenuesWest Community Partners Program, the benefits to the successful charities will include:

A monthly donation from the VenuesWest staff free dress initiative alternating between each selected charity. (Once every three or four months).
Acknowledgment as a Community Partner through VenuesWest marketing channels. For example, digital screen network, website and social media.
The cost of venue hire waived for one charity event per year to be held at a VenuesWest self-managed venue.
Provision of event tickets at a VenuesWest venue for fundraising purposes.
Provision of event tickets to use on a case-by-case basis (subject to availability).
Promotion of campaigns and events through the VenuesWest database.

Opportunities for VenuesWest employees to support the charity by volunteering/assisting.
Speaking opportunity at either a VenuesWest Stakeholder Breakfast or CEO Forum.

EOI Process

VenuesWest invites all interested Western Australian registered charities situated in the Perth metropolitan area to submit an EOI.

During the EOI process, a small group of charities will be chosen based on their merits including alignment with VenuesWest’s vision, purpose and objectives, commitment to the charity within their local community and their accessibility to receive such benefits as stipulated above.

VenuesWest may contact respondents after the closing date and time to discuss the community partner outcome, or VenuesWest’s plans or needs generally. VenuesWest may take views or feedback provided by respondents in their EOI into account when developing any future request related to the community outcome.

How to Lodge an EOI

To lodge a valid EOI, you must complete and submit the Response Form below.

When completing the Response Form, assume VenuesWest has no knowledge of your organisation, its activities, experience or any previous work undertaken by your organisation.

EOI closes: 5:00pm, Friday 31 May 2024

Name of respondent

Trading name

ACN

ABN (if applicable)

Contact person

Position title

Registered address

Email

Contact number

Asthma WA

Asthma WA provides education and support for people with asthma and those around them, with an aim to lead the education and empowerment of Western Australians to take control of their respiratory health.

Comments attributed to Asthma WA Chief Executive Officer:

“We feel incredibly fortunate to partner with VenuesWest over the next two years. Asthma is often misunderstood and so we look forward to sharing our message with the WA community, as we not only address the stigma often experienced by people living with a respiratory disease, but also empower those affected to take back control of their respiratory health by providing the latest education and clinical support.

“We look forward to working alongside the team at VenuesWest and together, making a significant and positive difference to the lives of Western Australians living with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)."

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Good Sammy

Good Sammy creates employment opportunities and pathways for people with disability. Through their large network of social enterprises, Good Sammy is able to offer a broad range of jobs and work experience placements for people of all abilities, and service the needs of the wider WA business community.

Comments attributed to Kane Blackman, Good Sammy Chief Executive Officer:

"While 30,000 shoppers visit our stores weekly, most people do not know that over 40% of our workforce are Western Australians with disability.

“Nor do they realise that we provide other valuable services to the community, from helping businesses with disability employment and inclusion, to providing important supply chain delivery and recycling services through our logistics social enterprise.

“This wonderful partnership with VenuesWest will help to increase awareness within Government, business, and the community of the importance of disability employment and enhanced economic participation of people with disability.”

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What Ability Foundation

What Ability Foundation is an Australian NFP charity that unlocks ticketed experiences for people living with a disability and their families.

The charity was established by former NRL player, Steve Dresler, to fund and facilitate experiences for people living with a disability or diminished capacity and their families across Australia.

What Ability Foundation is a passionate team who believes every person should have access to the community, because an inclusive community is a community for everyone.

Comments attributed to Steve Dresler, Founder of What Ability Foundation:

“I am so proud to see our Foundation partner with VenuesWest! Together, we'll unlock unforgettable experiences, creating memories that will truly last a lifetime for so many families living in WA.

"With VenuesWest by our side over the next two years, we will have access to world-class venues and a passionate team who share our vision. Together, we will do extraordinary things because an inclusive community is a community for everyone!"

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St Catherine's Dandjoo Darbalung

St Catherine’s College is a residential college with two locations on the University of Western Australia and Curtin University campuses. St Cat’s is more than just student accommodation, it’s a home away from home.

St Catherine's offer comprehensive support for their residents, including academic tutoring, free gym membership, wellness support and a full calendar of social events so that students can get the most out of their time at College.

St Catherine’s is also home to two flagship programs, Dandjoo Darbalung and the Centre for Youth Innovation.

The Dandjoo Darbalung program provides various community and support services for Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander students in Perth. Dandjoo Darbalung means 'mixing together' the fresh water and salt mixes in the Swan estuary across from the College.

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OzHarvest WA

Founded by Ronni Kahn AO in 2004 after noticing the huge volume of food going to waste, OzHarvest quickly grew to become Australia’s leading food rescue organisation. Food is at OzHarvest's core, saving surplus food from ending up in landfill and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need.

OzHarvest are committed to halving food waste by 2030, inspiring and influencing others to do the same, and transforming lives through education. The challenge is to create a sustainable food culture that can be shared by all which needs all of us to play our part. OzHarvest believe food is just too precious to waste and every time we throw something away, it’s literally costing us the earth.

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