Central Queensland nonprofits can receive a share in $800,000 from the Anglo American annual Community Grant Program

Orphaned, injured and sick wildlife in Central Queensland will have a better chance of survival thanks to vital support from a major mining company. FULL DETAILS HERE.

Orphaned, injured and sick wildlife in Central Queensland will have a better chance of survival thanks to a $3000 grant.

The Bush Baby Wildlife Rescue Moura, an organisation run by Caroline Smith which rescues and rehabilitates wildlife in need of care in the Banana Shire area, was given a major boost from mining giant Anglo American last year as a part of the company’s Community Grant Program.

The program helps non-profit organisations like Bush Baby Wildlife Rescue in place such as Moura, Theodore, Banana and other places in the Banana Shire, Middlemount, and Moranbah.

Ms Smith really appreciated the support from Anglo American.

“It just takes a lot of pressure off me because I was paying for a lot,” she said.

“It means that we can get a lot more help for animals that come into care.

“Just a big thanks because it’s helped us get to where we are today. It’s given us a lot more.”

The money from Anglo American went directly to the vet clinic to treat injured and sick wildlife, covering costs such as x-rays, medication, and food.

Last year Anglo American donated a total of $600,000 to more than 60 organisations, including $35,000 which went to the Moranbah State School Wellbeing and Resilience program, and $15, 000 to the Middlemount youth centre for enrichment programs for local children.

Moranbah State School Students built CO2 dragster cars through the school’s Wellbeing and Resilience Program, which was also given an Anglo American Community Grant last year.

This year Anglo American has increased its funding pool to $800,000 to include support for the cost of helping larger socio-economic development projects.

Anglo American’s Metallurgical Coal Business CEO, Tyler Mitchelson, said the annual Community Grants Programs helped to improve the communities the money went to by sharing mining profits.

“As one of Central Queensland’s major employers, we understand the importance of being part of the communities where we operate, and ensuring we invest in them,” he said.

“A central pillar in our Sustainable Mining Plan is to support thriving communities with better health, education and employment outcomes, and we are committed to making that happen.

“Our dedicated team of community-based social performance specialists work closely with our community stakeholders in Moranbah, Middlemount, Moura, Theodore and Banana to help deliver sustainable development initiatives which meet the needs of the communities.”

This year’s application close Wednesday, May 18, and more information can be found on Anglo American’s community investment page on its website.

Bush Baby Wildlife Rescue Moura can be found on Facebook.