Community

New Hope has established a New Acland Community Reference Group (CRG) as part of an ongoing community engagement process. A transparent and equitable process was used to select representatives from across the region as the foundation members.

Learn more about the New Acland Community Reference Group

Download the Application Form and Terms of Reference for the New Acland Community Reference Group - applications close Friday 18 November.

The CRG’s role is to provide local insight on key topics, particularly in relation to potential opportunities and impacts presented by the New Acland operation. It is also another avenue for sharing information with the broader community in addition to the Community Information Centre, newsletters and other initiatives. The CRG will operate as an advisory body and outcomes will inform New Hope’s planning and decision-making.

New Acland CRG Meeting Minutes

• Meeting - 22 October 2018
• Meeting - 12 July 2018
• Meeting - 24 May 2018
• Meeting - 10 April 2018
• Meeting - 22 March 2018
• Meeting - 15 February 2018
• Meeting - 13 December 2017
• Meeting - 26 October 2017
• Meeting - 24 August 2017
• Meeting - 13 July 2017
• Meeting - 11 May 2017
• Meeting - 6 April 2017
• Meeting - 13 February 2017
• Meeting - 28 November 2016
• Meeting - 17 October 2016
• Meeting - 15 August 2016
• Meeting - 6 June 2016
• Meeting - 11 April 2016
• Meeting - 15 February 2016
• Meeting - 16 Novemeber 2015
• Meeting - 12 October 2015
• Meeting - 3 August 2015
• Meeting - 20 April 2015
• Meeting - 2 March 2015
• Meeting - 2 February 2015
• Meeting - 3 December 2014
• Meeting - 20 October 2014
• Meeting - 15 September 2014
• Meeting - 14 July 2014
• Meeting - 26 May 2014
• Meeting - 28 April 2014 
• Meeting - 17 March 2014 
• Meeting - 10 February 2014 
• Meeting - 16 December 2013 
• Meeting - 11 November 2013 
• Meeting - 21 October 2013 
• Meeting - 9 September 2013 
• Meeting - 29 July 2013 
• Meeting - 27 May 2013 
• Meeting - 8 April 2013 
• Meeting - 4 February 2013 
• Meeting - 26 November 2012 
• Meeting - 30 October 2012

New Hope is committed to working closely with local residents and other key stakeholders on current and proposed operations. Our New Hope Community Information Centre is based in Campbell Street, the main street of Oakey.

Our Senior Community Advisor and Community Liaison Officer, who are both based at the Centre, have been part of the Darling Downs community for many years and are passionate about working closely with local residents.

The centre provides factual information about the New Acland operation, employment, contractor and local supplier opportunities and details about our community sponsorship and donation program.

We also hold regular Neighbours' Days and stakeholder tours.

Click here to get in touch with us.

New Hope donates more than $600,000 each year to support local organisations including schools, sporting groups and charities. Our programs have contributed to the Oakey, Brymaroo, Goombungee, Jondaryan, Kingsthorpe, Kulpi, Aubigny, Dalby, Jimbour, Pittsworth, Toowoomba and Yandilla communities, just to name a few.

New Hope is also a significant sponsor of the CareFlight rescue helicopter service’s Darling Downs operations. 

Click here to download a copy of New Hope's Sponsorship and Donation Application Form.

About the Fund

New Hope Group currently contributes substantial support each year to community-based organisations in the region surrounding New Acland Coal Mine, such as local schools and sporting clubs, community groups and centres, health and aged care organisations, regional industry associations, charities, festivals and events.

The New Acland Community Investment Fund (the Fund) aims to further assist not-for-profit community groups and organisations with grants of between $5,000.00 and $15,000.00. New Hope Group will consider applications for amounts outside these parameters that meet all of the Community Investment Fund criteria.  The maximum amount available for each grant will be at New Hope Group’s discretion and will be considered on the merits of each application and the Fund’s annual budget.

The Fund is part of New Hope Group and the New Acland Coal Mine’s on-going commitment to community investment and development, providing further opportunity to give back to the communities in which we live and work. It is designed to deliver measurable benefit to a broad range of people and with a strong focus on community development programs.

The New Acland Community Reference Group plays a significant role in the administration of the Fund by assessing applications and making recommendations to New Hope Group on appropriate community development initiatives for support.

Funding Rounds

Applications to the Fund are welcome at any time, to allow for the seasonal demands of some organisations. Requests will be reviewed twice each year. The dates of the two funding rounds are:

• Funding Round 1: Applications close on 30 March annually for funding allocated to initiatives that are expected to commence between 1 July and 31 December of that year.
• Funding Round 2: Applications close on 30 September annually for funding allocated to initiatives that are expected to commence between 1 January and 30 June of the following year. 

All applications must be received by 5pm on the due date. Application Forms and details about submission options are available at website www.aclandproject.com.au.

Application Forms and Guidelines

• Application Form
• Guidelines for making an Application to the Fund
• Community Investment Fund Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Community Investment Fund Factsheet