A ground-breaking partnership between BHP and the West Coast Eagles will support regional youth for another three years, improving social outcomes for the Pilbara and Goldfields through the extension of our Youth Engagement Program.

Over the past two years, the Eagles have had more than 28,000 project  engagements in these regions through the support of BHP.

Together, we aim to promote the importance of education and healthy lifestyles across WA by working with the Eagles to engage children and young people.

BHP’s Head of Corporate Affairs Western Australia, Meath Hammond, said the renewed partnership was testament to the success of the longstanding relationship.

“For nearly two decades, we’ve been proud to partner with the Eagles, working together to improve female and Indigenous participation, youth engagement, and mental health outcomes in our regional and remote communities,” Meath said.

“It has been fantastic to see the programs we support inspire and empower so many young West Australians over the years, and we look forward to seeing more great players of the future coming from the Pilbara and Goldfields regions.”

West Coast Eagles General Manager of Community and Game Development Richard O’Connell said the Eagles were proud to stand alongside BHP in making a difference to the lives of the next generation of West Australians.

“The longevity of this relationship has been due to shared values and the aspiration of improving the lives of as many young people as possible.”

“We are incredibly proud of the work that BHP and the West Coast Eagles are doing together to strengthen communities and inspire others to join the challenge.”