Western Australia
The aim of the LBF is to enhance the economic sustainability of regions within the operational footprint of BHP Minerals Australia assets and BHP Operation Services in Western Australia.
We do this through the support of programs and initiatives that target local business training and development needs.
The Local Buying Foundation is adding value to our local regional communities in Western Australia.
The Local Buying Foundation supports two local regions across Western Australia. Below is a snapshot of the WA data as at 31 October 2023:
WA Projects Funded
Funding approved
WESTERN AUSTRALIA Funding Round Dates:
2023:
All rounds have now closed
2024 dates will be released soon
Supported regions in Western Australia:
The Local Buying Foundation in Western Australia aims to enhance the economic stability in the local government areas of:
- Town of Port Hedland
- Shire of East Pilbara
lbF aDVISORY COMMITTEE
To ensure that the Local Buying Foundation funding opportunities target genuine community needs, a Local Buying Foundation Advisory Committee has been established for each foundation. The role of the Advisory Committee is to provide guidance and market/environment intelligence to inform, identify and support and the investment and disbursement of the Foundation’s funds and to oversee effective governance of the Foundation.
The Advisory Committee ensure that approved projects, programs, and initiatives align with the Foundation’s objectives, meet specified criteria and have the appropriate due diligence. The Advisory Committee is a representative body made up of key stakeholders from across the LBF regions with an interest or skills and expertise in regional economic development.
Melissa Westcott | Local Buying Foundation Chair
Chris Cowan | BHP
Steven Dhu | Aboriginal United Services
Cheryl Drage | Nyiyaparli Women’s Collective
Sarah Stampfli | Serene Bedlam
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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.