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Helping make bigger things happen where we live and work
We are passionate about building meaningful connections with the local communities where we live and work. In addition to employing local people in our stores, we support national, state, and local causes to support individuals and groups that need it the most, with a particular focus on helping educate disadvantaged students.
A part of our local community
We operate in more than 170 local communities, from large regional towns, to suburban centres and CBD locations. We are committed to making meaningful connections in our local communities, from the customers and businesses who shop with us to our local schools, charities and community groups.
Our team members live and work in our communities and are the forefront of helping us drive our local projects. From meaningful contributions to in-store activities, we aim to get behind and support our local community.
Who do we provide support to locally?
Our store teams select the local charity or group they would like to support based on their connections within the community, and who needs it the most. See if your organisation meets these requirements in the table below.
Local support requirements
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Groups we support |
Causes / groups we do not support |
|---|---|
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Schools, childcare centres, kindergartens and other educational providers |
Political groups, parties or related activities |
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Community activities or events |
Alcohol, drug or gambling related activities |
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Libraries |
For profit companies or organisations |
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Local not-for-profit organisations |
Activities supporting offshore beneficiaries (e.g. Relief funds for overseas causes) |
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Cubs, Scouts and Guides |
Individuals |
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Youth groups |
Advertising |
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Amateur or professional sporting clubs or associations |
To find out how we can support your school, club or charity please contact your local store.
Our national partnerships
We are proud supporters of education, and we believe that every student in Australia deserves access to a quality education. That’s why, through our national partnerships we’re raising valuable funds to support the children who need it most.
The Smith Family
Research shows that one in six children in Australia grows up in poverty without access to the basics they need to thrive at school.
Every year from December to February our Back to School Appeal supports children and helps to break that cycle of disadvantage.
By making a donation in store or online, our customers help us raise vital funds to support The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Scholarships, which provide emotional, practical and financial support to help disadvantaged children and young people with their education.
The Australia Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF)
All funds raised by our annual Literacy is Freedom Appeal go directly towards supporting key ALNF programs including ‘Early Language and Literacy’, Literacy Pack and ‘Share a Book’. All provide life-changing support to improve literacy levels of Indigenous and marginalised children to ensure they’re ready for school, no matter their circumstances.
Officeworks and ALNF have been in partnership since 2013, and together with our customers, have raised more than $4.2 million and supported more than 35,000 students in that decade.
Contact
If you have an enquiry about our local or national partnerships please email community@officeworks.com.au
Disclaimer
This information is correct as at July 2025