Ampol Foundation

Ampol Foundation

Supporting our community

Powering better journeys for all Australians

The Ampol Foundation, established in 2019, is the vehicle through which we deliver our corporate social responsibility activities. 

As a proud and independent Australian company, we are committed to being a positive contributor to communities and using our network and employee base to improve the lives of all Australians. We are also committed to delivering our company purpose, Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow.

The focus of the Ampol Foundation is guided by two pillars: youth education and safety. As Australia’s leading transport fuels provider that exists in hundreds of communities across the country, we are passionate about keeping our people and customers safe. We are also dedicated to improving access to education amongst disadvantaged youth and believe that investment in this area has a long-lasting impact on society.

To support our strategy, in 2020, we announced new partnerships with The Smith Family and Surf Life Saving Australia. These new partners complement our longstanding partnerships with the Clontarf Foundation, the Stars Foundation and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, along with our national Ampol Best All Rounder Award program.

Community news

National Volunteering Week at Ampol

Our staff volunteers generously dedicated their time for National Volunteering Week, participating in activities with organisations like the Clontarf Foundation and Landcare.

Landcare met up with staff at the Marrickville Golf Course, clearing weeds and planting 100 native plants, while visits were made across Brisbane and Sydney, to engage with the inspiring students of Clontarf Academy’s.

Red Bull Ampol Racing reveal Clontarf Academy-designed Indigenous livery!

We are proud to see our 2 partners, the Clontarf Foundation and Red Bull Ampol Racing continue their work together.

The talented students of Gunnedah's Clontarf Academy have designed the breathtaking 2024 Indigenous liveries for the upcoming Darwin Triple Crown.

As one of the newest additions to Clontarf's network, the Gunnedah boys will get to experience Supercars Indigenous Round race weekend and present their artwork, named 'The Journey of the Driver'.

Workplace Giving Month: “State of Change"
June marked our participation in Workplace Giving Month, themed ‘State of Change’ in alignment with our Ampol State of Origin sponsorship. This initiative rallied our team across state lines, to support our 14 charity partners. Thanks to the generosity of our employees, matched dollar-for-dollar by the Ampol Foundation through our "Fuelling Change" program, we raised an impressive $94,615.
Ampol Little Origin 2024 Wrap-Up

Twelve schools, six games, three states, one incredible journey. Ampol Little Origin 2024 has wrapped up, and what a season it’s been! Origin fans from NSW, QLD, and VIC experienced unforgettable moments as our schools took part in exclusive NRL League Stars clinics, showcased their skills during half-time at Ampol State of Origin games, and each received a $5,000 community grant.

This year’s program not only celebrated emerging rugby stars, giving lucky school kids the chance to play on Rugby League's biggest stage, but also made a significant impact on local development programs. 

SLSA’s 2024 IRB Winners!
We're thrilled to announce the 2024 winners of Ampol's Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Hull Giveaway: Evans Head-Casino and Batemans Bay Surf Life Saving Clubs! This initiative, part of our ongoing partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia, saw over 620 entries highlighting the critical need for IRBs. Evans Head-Casino's IRBs were pivotal during the 2022 floods, rescuing up to 100 people, while Batemans Bay will use their new IRB to safeguard a large and busy coastline. Congratulations to both clubs for their vital work!
Volunteering with Harristown Clontarf Academy

In February, some of our Lytton Lubricant Team connected with the Harristown Clontarf Academy to build, fill and palletise oyster shells cages. These cages were taken into Moreton Bay to assist in rebuilding the natural shellfish reefs. The teams finished 2.5 pallets of cages, providing approximately 80,000 new homes for shellfish in the bay.

International Woman's Day fuelling our Ampol Foundation Partner, Stars Foundation
In celebration of International Woman's day, Ampol hosted an event that emphasised our partnership with the Stars Foundation. Funds were raised for the initiative, powering young indigenous girls to attend and remain engaged at school, complete Year 12 and move into work or further study.
Fuelling community safety for 30 years

Ampol was proud to recently announce an extension to our partnership with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service for another 5 years. Completing over 1,500 missions per year, the service offers vital medical care for communities in Northern NSW.

Ampol Best All Rounder

The Ampol Best All Rounder Award is Australia’s most iconic secondary education recognition program. For 39 years it has been presented to thousands of final-year students, acknowledging their all-round contributions to their school and community.

‘Your Town’ Grants Program

In 2024 the Ampol Foundation introduced the 'Your Town' Grants program as a way to give back to local charities and organisations in communities where we operate.