Sponsorships

Mineral Council of Australia Victorian Women in Resources Awards 2022

WIM was proud to be a sponsor of these prestigious awards for 2022 which were held in Ballarat in June. The awards recognise Victorian women in the mining industry for their career achievements, advocacy of women, and contribution to social licence and the community. Award winners are champions for greater diversity in the minerals industry and cover the diverse range of jobs in mining, from traditional trades roles to community engagement, earth sciences and digital technology roles.

Click here to read more about these awards.

Science and Engineering Challenge

The Science and Engineering Challenge is a nationwide program inspiring school students to consider a future in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). WIM has partnered with the Horsham and District Service Clubs for the next two years to support the 2022 Wimmera Science and Engineering Challenge, including sponsoring the most outstanding achievement award in two separate categories and presenting the championships awards for the overall winning school team on both days.

Following a hiatus in 2023, the Science and Engineering Challenge resumed in 2024, taking place on March 19th and 20th, with WIM participating as an exhibitor on both days.

Teacher Earth Science Education Programme

The Teacher Earth Science Education Programme (TESEP) supports secondary school science teachers assisting them to influence students to engage in science and consider work in the industry. WIM has sponsored the provision of a Rock Kits to a select number of schools throughout the region. Rock Kits are a collection of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary specimens safe for students to handle and study, with information about their source and formation.

Click here to find out more about TESEP

WDA Wimmera Business Awards 2022

WIM is a proud to partner with the Wimmera Development Association as a sponsor and supporter of the 2022 Ace Radio Wimmera Business Awards. The Wimmera Business Awards provide recognition of the efforts, ingenuity, and talents of the regional businesses from the Northern Grampians Shire, Horsham Rural City, Hindmarsh Shire, Yarriambiack Shire, and West Wimmera Shire Councils. WIM is proudly sponsoring the COMMUNITY SERVICE IMPACT AWARD, recognising organisations that make a significant and positive social impact on the community.

Click here for more information on these awards.

Wimmera Machinery Field Days

WIM has been a long-term exhibitor at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days, Australia’s largest broadacre agriculture focussed event. The Field Days draw farmers and landholders from across the Wimmera and Mallee regions, areas that encompass WIM’s current project sites.

In 2023, WIM partnered with Partners in Ag as a major sponsor of the ‘Field Days Ag Ed’ program, which connects local secondary students with agricultural and resources industry professionals to explore career pathways and opportunities.

With the Field Days celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024, WIM expanded its showcase and exhibit site, attracting significant interest over three days. Additionally, WIM continued its tradition of hosting a stakeholder partner and industry luncheon, welcoming over 50 special guests this year.

Click here to find out more about the Field Days.

Rotary District 9780

WIM is proud to partner with Rotary District 9780 in a three-year gold sponsorship agreement for the Defying the Drift program. Operating since 2010, the Defying the Drift program is an initiative of Rotary District 9780 and each year targets over 30 senior secondary school students encouraging them to explore career options in regional and rural Australia with a particular focus in the ag and resources industry.

The 2023 program was again held at Longerenong Agricultural College, reinforcing the College’s commitment to developing young professionals in rural and regional Victoria. WIM attended the Defying the Drift dinner in September to acknowledge and congratulate this years participants.

Western Victorian Careers Expo

In April 2022, WIM entered into a two-year partnership as a major financial and industry sponsor of the Western Victorian Careers Expo. The Expo brings together expert exhibitors from industry, local business, training, and higher education to provide rural and regional Western Victorians with quality, comprehensive career information. The Expo is held at the Wimmera Events Centre in Longerenong in June and attracts over 25 individual schools from across 12 local government areas, with approximately 2,000 people attending the event.

The WIM stand for 2024 was busy throughout the day as visitors stopped by to find out more about mineral sand mining and discuss future career opportunities with WIM’s Avonbank Project.

A popular addition at the WIM stand this year was the mini model spiral separator that demonstrates how mineral sands can be efficiently separated using water and gravity, mirroring real-world mining processes. WIM also presented a seminar discussing potential career opportunities with Avonbank and in the broader mining and mineral sands industry.

AXIS WORX & Wimmera Grain Store

Each year WIM sends a small token of appreciation to a group of stakeholders in the form of a Christmas hamper. To create these hampers, we partnered with Horsham-based AXIS WORX and Wimmera Grain Store from Rupanyup who have kindly assisted with these lovely hampers.

WIM is appreciative of the opportunity to partner with AXIS WORX and Wimmera Grain Store, and to provide ongoing support in their assisted employment and local produce programs.