DBCT P/L in our communitY
Helping our local community to thrive
At DBCT P/L, we love our community. Our people live, work and play in the region, and we’re passionate about helping local community groups, clubs and organisations to thrive and grow. We are committed to supporting the community through engagement and investment. We want to grow genuine partnerships with our local and regional communities, as well as drive positive change through these connections.
We’ve proudly been supporting our community in the following pillars:
Education:
CQUniversity – Annual Engineering Award, Winchester Foundation Scholarship.
Community:
BMA CQ Rescue Gala, The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal.
Sustainability:
Healthy Rivers to Reef, Mackay Pet Rescue Desexing Program, Turtle Conservation Mackay Islands Marine Debris Clean Up, supported by Reef Catchments.
Health:
Sport:
Community Events:
Rhythm and the Reef, Mayor’s Charity Ball.
Economic:
Indigenous:
Reconcile Life, PCYC NAIDOC Week.
DBCT P/L – investing in our local community
sponsorship program
The team at Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal love getting involved in our local community. We value the relationships we’ve formed through engagement, partnerships and sponsorships, and we welcome new opportunities. Our sponsorships offer priority to organisations, groups and events that provide great partnerships and positive outcomes for the community. We are part of the region and we want to support events and organisations that add to the liveability of the Mackay Region. And we understand as one of the biggest employers and economic contributors to the region that we have a responsibility to care for the community that we’re a part of. As part of this, we are looking to grow genuine partnerships within our local and regional communities. To achieve our community involvement aspirations, we invest in partnerships to help shape a sustainable future across a number of key areas. Find out more about our Environmental Initiatives, by clicking here.
Our sponsorship categories include
Youth
Community Wellbeing
Education
Environment
Sport
Sustainability
Health
Arts
Community Events
Economic Development
Tourism
Sponsorship
DBCT P/L offers an extensive sponsorship program throughout the year and all sponsorship applications are assessed at a monthly committee meeting. Please ensure your application is submitted by the end of the month, and at least twelve (12) weeks before your event start date, and at least eight (8) weeks prior to the start of your sporting season. Please keep in mind that there is a set funding pool that operates per calendar year. If the funding pool is exhausted then you may miss out on funding, no matter how good your application is. Please also be aware that we sponsor generally within a 100km radius of the terminal. Refer to this article for more information on our sponsorship program and tips on how to improve the chances of success.
Please note, DBCT P/L does not generally sponsor:
Political organisations
Betting or gaming
Events that exclude or are offensive to minority groups
Unlawful activities
Fail to reflect community standards
Events or activities that encourage the irresponsible use of alcohol
Less than $1,000 or greater than $10,000
How to apply for sponsorship
Please note our sponsorship program is currently closed for sponsorship requiring payment in the 2025 Financial Year. We are only accepting applications for sponsorship that is payable as of 1 July onwards. Normal sponsorship timelines still apply for lead times for events sponsorship.
Complete the sponsorship application form below
Attach any supporting information to make a compelling application
Successful applicants will be notified via the contact details on your application
For more info on Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Sponsorships, contact our PR team.
Sponsorship application form
Please complete the form below
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Community Giving
DBCT P/L has committed to an ongoing donation during 2023 towards the Mackay Veteran Support Group (MVSG).
The MVSG is a local group of serving and former members of the Australian, Commonwealth and Allied Defence Force. The group was founded in 1997, and they’re currently located in Leisure Court, near BB Print Stadium.
The MVSG members are split into two groups: outdoor maintenance & gardening, and work shed crews. The work shed crews create a variety of woodwork and other items that are donated to local community groups. Bunnings Warehouse is a supporter of the MVSG, and donates supplies. The MVSP also host regular meetings, social get togethers and monthly BBQs. Contact Mackay Veterans Support Group if you know of anyone interested in joining.
DBCT P/L is supporting MVSG by purchasing items to the value of $8,000 on behalf of local community groups and schools throughout 2021, on request. The MVSG will build a variety of items in their work shop; such as mud kitchens & activities for children and schools or sporting & community groups. Schools & community groups can apply to receive these items, paid for by DBCT P/L. If your school or community group is interested in receiving an item that’s listed below, please email: pr@dbct.com.au
(Please note that submitting the above request does not guarantee the item. There is a limit of items per school/group/applicant. Once this allocated budget has been reached, applicants will need to apply for items directly through Mackay Veterans Support Group. DBCT P/L will approve items at their discretion)
Items Available:
Mud Kitchen (pictured below)
Painters Easel
Raffle Wheel
Garden Book Library
Oversize Connect Four
Raised Garden Bed
Hat Rack Wall Mounted
Hat Rack Stand Alone
Hobby Horse
DBCT P/L – working with our community to tackle local issues
The Community Working Group
The Community Working Group, or CWG, was established to encourage open and transparent communication between the terminal and the community. DBCT P/L representatives host local residents and other local stakeholders at regular meetings to discuss social, environmental and economic issues.
Agenda and minutes of the meetings are available below. Minutes will be published after being ratified at the next bimonthly meeting.
CWG FUND
Our DBCT P/L Community Working Group Fund (CWG) is an opportunity to give back specifically to the communities adjacent to the terminal. We encourage community members to apply for initiatives that help address social, environmental and economic issues in the local area. Every year, we provide up to $10,000 to support these projects, with $5,000 set aside for the Louisa Creek Progress Association for annual maintenance to the Louisa Creek Hall, and the remaining $5,000 is for the CWG representatives to vote on and approve applications.
View the CWG Fund Guidelines
Download our Funding Application Form
Read the CWG Charter
Ask a CWG Fund Question
Meet our current CWG representatives
Salonika Beach | Tom Andrews and Lynette Gallagher
Louisa Creek | Marilyn Maher and Cathy Fredericks
Environmental | Betty Hobbs
Hay Point | Dianne Mills
Mackay Regional Council | Cr Karen May and Cr Ash-Lee Johnson
DBCTM | Tim Ffrost (Site General Manager)
DBCT P/L | Steve Rae (CEO) and Sharon Johnston (Manager Public Relations & Communication)
CWG Meeting Agendas
CWG Agenda 13.11.25
CWG Meeting MINUTES
CWG Minutes 13.11.25
CWG Minutes 18.10.25
