BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is now the foundation partner of the Queensland Firebirds Futures Academy (QFFA).
Through the two-year partnership with Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds, BMA will help strengthen the QFFA’s regional operations and ensure the continued growth of netball pathways in Queensland.
BMA asset president Adam Lancey said the academy allows regional athletes to stay closer to home while they continue to develop their talents in their local communities.
“This win-win partnership brings benefits beyond the netball courts and our mine gates,” Lancey said. “Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds share our aspiration to keep people living and working in regional Queensland.
“Like us they want to contribute to the liveability and vibrancy of the regions with sports participation playing an important role in the sense of community. Through this partnership we will support thriving communities and support regional growth and jobs.”
BHP has long been a supporter of initiatives that allow young people in their communities to thrive.
The Pilbara Spirit Swimming and Lifesaving Carnival, which BHP is a sponsor of, recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
The annual Pilbara Spirit Swimming and Lifesaving Carnival is hosted by Royal Life Saving WA and sees Year 5 and 6 students from communities throughout the Pilbara region participate in a friendly competition, showcase their swimming and lifesaving skills and develop their swimming and water safety knowledge.
The Big Australian also recently donated $CAD200,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan Miles to Go campaign in Canada, aimed at supporting paediatric patients and their families.
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