Local Buying Foundation
The Local Buying Foundation provides funding to support projects and programs which facilitate workforce development, innovation and build the capability and capacity of business and industry.
The Local Buying Foundation is a critical element of BHP’s Local Buying Program, for every dollar spent through the Local Buying Program, BHP commits an amount into trust to the Foundation, creating a complete Local Buying cycle.
The Local Buying Foundation is adding value
to our local regional communities
Nationally, the Local Buying Foundation supports 13 local regions across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia where BHP operates. Collectively, the below is a snapshot of the national data as at 30 June 2024:
Projects Funded
Regions Supported
Approved Funding
Funding round dates
New South Wales
2024:
Round #1: closed 5 April
Round #2: closing 20 September
Queensland
2024:
Round #1: closed 9 February
Round #2: closed 19 July
South Australia
2024:
Round #1: closed 10 May
Round #2: closing 18 October
Western Australia
2024:
Round #1: closed 1 March
Round #2: closing 30 August
Upcoming Events
SA | 2024 Tactic Conference and Trade Expo
The conference is South Australia’s premier resource industry conference and trade expo and allows attendees to gather industry information and
QLD | Microsoft 365 Workshops – Beginner to Advanced
Unlock the full potential of your small business with these Microsoft workshops designed just for you! Join CHDC and Thrive
QLD | RIN Awards
The annual RIN Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Friday, 9 August 2024 at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC)
WA | Women in Business Luncheon
Please Join Us at the third Women in business luncheon for 2024 Thanks to sponsors the Local Buying Foundation and
QLD | Social Media Campaign Workshop
Would you like to plan your whole Christmas social media content plan in 1 day, for 3 whole months? Join
SA | Introduction to Project Management Short Course
Introduction to Project Management Short Course, facilitated by UniHub Spencer Gulf and delivered by the University of Adelaide. Increasing your
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Local Buying Foundation acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.