Community Relationships

Our community is very important to PWCS. We are constantly striving to develop new and maintain established relationships with individuals and community groups.

PWCS contributes to projects that provide ongoing value to the community. PWCS management and employees recognise the constant need for assisting the community and actively participate with funding of various community-based organisations and projects including:

• The Kooragang Wetlands Rehabilitation Project
• Hunter Medical Research Institute
• $ for $ fund raising projects
• University Scholarships
• School Scholarships
• Apprenticeships

The Kooragang Wetlands Rehabilitation Project

This project is rehabilitating wetland habitat for marine and land based flora and fauna. The area is adjacent to the Kooragang Coal Terminal.

Hunter Medical Research Institute

This local Institute promotes medical research. PWCS sponsors researchers to examine onset of schizophrenia.

NEWCASTLE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

This local club has a 100-year history in Newcastle. PWCS sponsors the purchase of new equipment.

$ FOR $

Employees and PWCS work as a partnership for various local charities in donating money eg The Cancer Council, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Salvation Army and Hunter Melanoma Foundation.

University Scholarships

PWCS offers two university scholarships per year each year valued at $7,000 per annum. Throughout the duration of the scholarship, the student will be provided with the opportunity to undertake paid summer vacation work at PWCS.

School Scholarships

PWCS in partnership with the Department of Education and Training and the Catholic Schools Office has established a two year Vocation, Education and Training (VET) scholarship for students in Years 11 and 12 in Business Services and Metals and Engineering. Twelve scholarships are offered each year each valued at $4,200. Throughout the program, students undertake work placements at PWCS to assist in their development and gain experience in the workplace.

Apprenticeships