Supporting our Community

Overview

We are committed to working with, supporting and fostering the development of our local communities.

The Melbourne Airport Community Fund has a strong focus on supporting improved educational, employment and environmental outcomes – within the communities immediately surrounding Melbourne Airport.

We are proud to work with the following community organisations.

Community Grants & Community Giving Fund

Established in 2019, the Melbourne Airport Community Grants program enables education and employment pathway initiatives in Melbourne's north and west.

Foodbank Victoria

Melbourne Airport has partnered with Foodbank Victoria to help the charity continue its important work supplying nutritious food to Victorians in need.

Banksia Gardens Community Services

Proudly located in the heart of Broadmeadows, Melbourne Airport offers scholarship programs and supports nearly 150 students weekly via the After-School & Aiming High programs.

Western Chances

Melbourne Airport has proudly backed Western Chances since 2008, as it supports students from the City of Melton, Brimbank, Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley, Wyndham and Hobsons Bay.

Conservation Volunteers

Our partnership with Conservation Volunteers at the Woodlands Historic Park has helped bring the Eastern-Barred Bandicoot back from the brink of extinction.

Keilor Sports Club

Melbourne Airport is excited to be partnering with Keilor Park Sports Club to support their continued growth.

Victoria University

Partnering with Victoria University to offer western suburbs students placement, job and tertiary learning opportunities.

Helping Hands Mission

Melbourne Airport has supported Helping Hands Mission since 2024. We support Helping Hands food relief program which operates out of Airport West and Sunshine food pantries.

Mountain Festival

Melbourne Airport is supporting Mountain Festival 2024. Mountain Festival celebrates publishing, film, theatre and TV over a perfect weekend of indulgence, inspiration and wellbeing.

Long Walk

Melbourne Airport has supported The Long Walk since 2024. We support The Long Walk's Ganbu Gulin program which is an eight week program for Indigenous students.