Connecting communities to possibilities
We’re making a difference to the community around us one step at a time. Take a look at how we’re connecting communities to possibilities.
The Smith Family student2student program
Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Kids Helpline
Hear what we’re doing to erase cyberbullying in schools.
Learn more about Kids Helpline
The Smith Family student2student program
Check out what we’re doing to improve childhood literacy for Aussie kids.
Learn more about The Smith Family and Optus mobile student2student program
Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Find out how we’re helping to preserve Australia’s endangered species.
Learn more about Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Big Brothers Big SistersTM
See how we've been supporting young Australians through our 'yes' Optus Community grant program. Since 2008 we've given grants to 108 community organisations.
Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters
We are committed to positively contributing to community development through our community investments which involve our financial giving, people, products and services. Our focus is on assisting disengaged young people and building social inclusion. These investments help build social networks and increase participation within the community and family life, and helps leverage telecommunications capabilities to provide access to health and education services.
In 2009/10 our total community investment was $8.24 million, or close to one per cent of our operating revenue. Through our community investments and initiatives we provide financial and in-kind contributions, communications services, management expertise and staff involvement. Our retail stores are also involved in fundraising and facilitating customer donations to our major community partners.
Because providing sponsorship is an essential part of our business and reflects our commitment to giving back to the community, our partners are chosen only after a fair and thorough evaluation of the suitability of their proposal in line with our social responsibility commitments. This means that certain programs will not be eligible for sponsorship.
You will find all you need to know about conditions of sponsorship here.
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