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.

In July 2026, we welcomed three new local charities to mark a milestone 10th year.

Ruah Community Services, Camp Quality and Prepare Produce Provide have entered 12-month partnerships, positioning VenuesWest to support social change, First Nations employment and people facing crises.

Over the past decade, VenuesWest, on behalf of the State Government, has delivered more than $280,000 in benefits to local charities. From access and inclusion events to mental health awareness initiatives, the program supports charities to achieve their core objectives while enabling VenuesWest to give back to the communities it serves.

Since its establishment, the Community Partners Program has provided charities with access to VenuesWest venues, events and experiences, helping to raise awareness, strengthen community engagement and support important causes. The program has grown in both reach and impact, partnering with 24 diverse organisations dedicated to improving the lives of Western Australians.

As part of the program, benefits to the successful charities include:

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, 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 a VenuesWest Stakeholder Breakfast
Speaking opportunity at a VenuesWest staff event
Donations from the VenuesWest Containers for Change scheme

The successful charities are 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.

Camp Quality

Camp Quality brings positivity, fun and laughter back into the lives of kids facing cancer and their families. We are there for kids (0-15) dealing with their own diagnosis, or the diagnosis of a sibling, parent or carer, every step of the cancer journey.

Our programs and services help the whole family build optimism and resilience through community, specialised support, education and fun in hospital, at school, online at home and away from it all in holiday-style locations across Australia.

Comments attributed to Camp Quality CEO, Deborah Thomas:

“We are thrilled to be joining VenuesWest’s Community Partners Program and grateful for the opportunity to work together to create special memories for kids and families impacted by cancer.

“At Camp Quality, we know that a cancer diagnosis takes away the joyful everyday experiences that make up a meaningful childhood. Access to shared family experiences offers a much-needed break from cancer and helps fractured families reconnect, laugh and make positive memories together.

“We look forward to working with VenuesWest to bring positivity, fun and laughter to even more children and families facing cancer, when they need it most.”

Ruah Community Services

Ruah Community Services has walked alongside Western Australians experiencing homelessness, family and domestic violence, and mental health challenges for more than 65 years. Through an integrated model of care, Ruah brings together housing, mental health, legal, primary healthcare and recovery services to support people to find safety, stability and connection.

Working across metropolitan and regional Western Australia, Ruah meets people where they are and provides holistic, person-centred support that recognises the individual’s whole story, not just their circumstances. Through quality support services and a commitment to not just managing but ending systemic disadvantage, Ruah empowers people to create meaningful change in their lives and works alongside communities to drive lasting social change.

Comments attributed to Ruah Community Services CEO, Debra Zanella:

"We are delighted to partner with VenuesWest through its Community Partners Program and to be part of this significant 10-year milestone.

"This partnership will help create opportunities for connection, joy and belonging for people facing some of life’s toughest challenges, while shining a light on the vital work being done to support those experiencing homelessness, family and domestic violence, and ongoing mental health challenges.

"We look forward to walking alongside Venues West to help build stronger, more inclusive communities across Western Australia."

Prepare Produce Provide

Prepare Produce Provide connects vulnerable youth to community, business and educators, empowering them to reach their potential through innovative food programs that improves their health and wellbeing and opens pathways for them to achieve further education, training and meaningful employment.

Their programs include the annual Djinda Ngardak Culinary Camp in Bunbury, Power Up for Dust Up - food training and catering in partnership with the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School, the Secondary School Bushfoods Competition, and a beverages program producing canned drinks and Yarnin’ Teas inspired with bush food ingredients.

Comments attributed to PPP Executive Officer, Paul Bodlovich:

"PPP are super proud and excited to be one of VenueWest’s community partners for the next twelve months. As a hospitality-based organisation, this is an opportunity to connect meaningfully with a major player in our industry. That’s not just going to allow us to leverage the amazing partnership benefits on offer now, but also to foster ongoing relationships to broaden the pathways into training and employment that we deliver for the young Aboriginal people that participate in PPP’s programs.

"Not only will this all be of great benefit to PPP, but we are are confident that we’ll make a meaningful contribution to VenuesWest’s commitment to enhancing the lives of Western Australians."