Our Community Investment
Birdon supports the communities in which we operate, focusing our efforts where they create meaningful and lasting impact. Our approach is grounded in strengthening industry, supporting people and contributing to the long-term resilience of the regions we call home.
Our approach is guided by three focus areas:
Quality Education
Supporting pathways into maritime, engineering and technical careers through education, STEM engagement and hands-on learning.
Birdon invests in programs that inspire the next generation to explore careers in industries critical to Australia’s sovereign capability. From sponsoring regional science and engineering challenges to providing structured work placements for secondary and tertiary students, we focus on connecting young people with real-world industry experience. Our partnerships with schools, universities and education providers help bridge the gap between the classroom and the shipyard, giving students the exposure, confidence and skills to pursue rewarding technical careers.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Strengthening regional economies and workforce participation through local employment, apprenticeships and supply chain investment.
Birdon is a significant employer in the regions we operate in, and we are committed to building resilient local economies by investing in the people and businesses around us. Through our apprenticeship and traineeship programs, we create structured career pathways that support long-term workforce capability. We actively engage local suppliers, subcontractors and small businesses, contributing to sustainable economic growth and ensuring the communities that support our operations benefit directly from them.
Good Health & Wellbeing
Championing safety, supporting those who have served, and fostering an inclusive workforce.
Safety is at the core of everything Birdon does. Through our Make It Safe program, we raise funds to support life-saving organisations like Marine Rescue, Surf Life Saving and Westpac Rescue Helicopter, extending our safety-first culture beyond the worksite and into the communities around us.
Birdon proudly employs and supports veterans transitioning from the Australian Defence Force into civilian careers. As a corporate partner of Bravery Trust, we help current and former ADF members access financial assistance, counselling and new career pathways.
Guided by our Indigenous Engagement Plan, we are committed to creating culturally safe workplaces and supporting employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the regions where we operate.
Community Partnerships
Birdon partners with organisations that align with our values and contribute to the communities and industries we operate in.
Across Australia, this includes:
Birdon proudly supports veterans as a Bronze Sponsor of Bravery Trust’s Bravery Trek. Bravery Trust helps current and former ADF members access financial assistance, counselling, and education.
As a Platinum Sponsor of the “Engineering Our Future” campaign, Birdon invests in addressing critical skills shortages in the maritime engineering industry.
Our Sponsorships
Supporting life-saving operations through ongoing sponsorship and operational assistance.
Supporting Marine Rescue Port Macquarie as a major sponsor, providing fuel for their vessels to help ensure safe and effective life-saving operations on local waters.
Helping young people access education and vocational opportunities within the local community.
Birdon proudly sponsors the annual Kempsey Science and Engineering Challenge and contributes volunteer judges, helping to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM.
Supporting education initiatives such as the Cardboard Boat Regatta, encouraging practical learning and innovation.
Supporting access to STEM resources for regional and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Supporting regional business growth and collaboration in the Mid North Coast of NSW
Supporting prostate cancer care and improved patient outcomes across the Mid North Coast.
Supporting local organisations through safety-driven community contributions, including Surf Life Saving Clubs, Orange Sky, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, OzHarvest and Movember.
Supporting collaboration and capability development across Australia’s defence industry.
Supporting regional business growth and collaboration in the Pilbara.
Birdon is a corporate member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham), supporting the two-way flow of trade, investment and defence industry collaboration between Australia and the United States.
Birdon is a corporate member of the Henderson Alliance, supporting collaboration and capability development across Western Australia’s defence and advanced manufacturing industry.
Our Approach
Our community investment is aligned with our broader environmental, social and governance commitments, ensuring that our contributions are responsible, measurable and relevant to the communities we support.
By focusing on practical outcomes and long-term impact, Birdon contributes to stronger industries, safer communities and more resilient regions across Australia.
