Freight Rail

Aurizon offering drought relief funding for regional communities

Aurizon worker. Photo: RailGallery.com.au

Australian freight rail operator, Aurizon, is offering drought relief funding in addition to its regular Community Giving Fund grants, the latest round of which is now open.

Aurizon’s managing director and CEO, Andrew Harding, said that the additional funding was a way of supporting communities experiencing difficulty during the current drought crisis.

“It’s our way of supporting the impacted farming communities in Queensland and New South Wales where our trains travel and many of our employees live and work,” Harding said.

“Families and businesses are experiencing some of the toughest conditions in a very long time, and through these additional cash grants, we hope charities can continue their very important work of providing much needed assistance in local communities.”

Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund provides grants of up to $20,000 for eligible charities and not-for-profit groups that contribute to community safety, health, education or the environment in areas where the company operates.

“If you are a charity or community group seeking financial support in these categories, I encourage you to visit our website to find out more information,” Harding said.

“Our Community Giving Fund has been giving back since 2011, supporting numerous very worthwhile projects in the communities where we operate.

“This funding all goes towards local community projects, and we look forward to continuing our support in this round, and in particular, helping our communities impacted by the drought.”

Applications for the latest round of the Community Giving Fund will be open until Friday 26 October.