The team at New Acland Mine is passionate about playing a positive role in our local community.

As a responsible operator, we support and promote broad economic and social benefits for our communities and will continue to create a positive social impact based on long-term, meaningful, and mutually beneficial relationships.

We work collaboratively to ensure local community members have access to clear information about our operations, grievance mechanisms, and other remediation processes to help address any actual or potential negative impacts from our activities.

Community Reference Group

New Acland Mine’s Community Reference Group (CRG) was established in 2012 and provides a forum for ongoing engagement between the mine and local community groups and stakeholders.

The CRG allows for a cross-section of community concerns, interests and opportunities to be raised and considered in a balanced, respectful way. The CRG consists of 12 community leaders, representing stakeholder interests in: agriculture, education, environment, community services, health, local and First Nations business.

See all CRG meeting minutes here.

Community Development Program

The NAC Community Development Program (CDP) supports sustainable community initiatives, particularly those that improve local infrastructure, enhance economic development, or provide measurable community benefit with grants of more than $5,000.

CDP applications are open during March and September of each year.  

Click here to apply

Community Sponsorship Program

The NAC Community Sponsorship Program (CSP) supports smaller-scale initiatives that strengthen community connection and enhance participation in sporting, cultural, educational, and health activities. The Community Sponsorship program supports grants of up to $5,000 with applications open all year round.  

Click here to apply

News

New Acland Coal – supporting sustainable initiatives in the communities surrounding New Acland Mine

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New Acland Coal Community Investment Fund awards $1 million to Jondaryan State School

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New Acland Coal Community Investment Fund – fuelling Oakey State High School

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