We’re committed to being an active and positive member of the communities we operate in
At Vocus, we focus our community investment in the areas where we are well positioned to make a difference, based on our strategic priorities, geographic reach, resources and expertise.
As a digital infrastructure provider with operations right across Australia, including in rural, remote and First Nations communities, we are committed to building critical connections and enabling better possibilities through our community investment strategy. We have prioritised two community investment focus areas that help us to achieve this purpose:
- Community connections: Partnering to strengthen digital and social connectivity within rural, remote and First Nations communities.
- Tech industry inclusion: Helping to broaden the diversity of the ICT sector, by connecting under-represented groups to opportunities for skill-building, networking and employment.
Women at Vocus
At Vocus, we recognise women are under-represented in telecommunications and want to help change that. We support women through mentorships, speaking opportunities, and spaces to connect and share experiences. We sponsor the Bradman XI women’s cricket team as part of Fairbreak, a global charity promoting equal opportunity in sport, and also support women from the Tiwi Islands to attend the ‘No Woman Left Behind’ conference.
First Nations people
We also acknowledge that our infrastructure sits on First Nations country and we will continue to partner with First Nations communities.
We collaborate with First Nations people and communities in a number of ways, including providing services, connectivity and support.
Last year we announced a two-year Vocus partnership with Stars Foundation, an organisation dedicated to mentoring and empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women at school. Learn more about our partnership.