COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM

CONTENTS

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN 1

COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS 2

OUR VALUES 3

COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS 4

SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS 5

APPLYING 6

APPLICATION PROCESS 7

EXAMPLES OF COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS 11

EXAMPLES OF SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS 12

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Horizon Power’s focus is to create value for future generations of Western Australians and to make a difference to the lives of people in the communities we serve.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

At Horizon Power, we believe our role in communities does not stop with the tangible assets we create and upgrade, such as new power stations and upgraded networks. Equal importance is placed on employment opportunities and continued engagement with communities at a local level.

We are focused on extending the availability of reliable electricity supplies to all regional communities and providing a safe and reliable electricity supply to all of our customers, regardless of what part of the service area they live and work in.

We create opportunities to assist in the development of communities, whether through providing employment opportunities, sponsoring community initiatives or delivering our Horizon Discovery Zone education program to school children in regional WA.

In all we do, the safety of the public and our employees is paramount.

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At Horizon Power, our job is much bigger than providing electricity to customers – it is providing the basis for health, safety, education, economic growth and self-determination.

COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS

We develop and support partnerships with community organisations that have activities, interests and values compatible with our own. We strive to be the local energy partner for the communities we serve and create energy for life. The focus of our Community Investment Program is to identify and support initiatives that contribute to Horizon Power’s intent to maximise social, environmental and economic intergenerational assets to the communities we serve and involve the company as part of the community.

We aim to support a broad range of not-for-profit organisations and events that encompass areas of strengthening communities through the themes of safety, value and community.

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All submissions must be consistent with Horizon Power’s values:

Safety, value and community.

Our approach is not to simply sponsor an event or project, we aim to partner with organisations and provide them with support for the lifetime of the partnership. We expect that our partners will work with us to deliver on the proposed objectives of a sponsorship and to actively promote the partnership and Horizon Power’s contribution.

WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS DO WE SUPPORT?

OUR VALUES

Horizon Power views community engagement as a core component of successful business practice, one that must be managed as professionally as any other part of our business.

COMMUNITYProjects that assist in the development of building strong communities through business development, education and training, and arts and culture.

VALUEProjects by local organisations that focus on creating value for future generations of their community and help nurture and preserve the natural environment.

SAFETYSafety of the public and our employees is paramount. We will consider projects that promote and encourage safety, health and wellbeing.

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Horizon Power’s community sponsorships support a wide variety of initiatives that contribute to strengthening the communities in Horizon Power’s service area.

COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS

CRITERIA Funding will support initiatives that:

• are for a regionally-based program or event based in Horizon Power’s area of operation;

• show how they contribute to community wellbeing and deliver lasting benefits;

• involve Horizon Power as part of the community; and

• raise the awareness or educate the community on at least one of Horizon Power’s values – safety, value, community.

SUPPORT Our community sponsorships program is designed to support:

• small scale projects or events;

• community not-for-profits and volunteering groups;

• initiatives that raise the awareness of or educate the community on at least one of Horizon Power’s values – safety, value, community; and

• initiatives that deliver lasting benefits to the local community.

FUNDING LIMIT Horizon Power will consider applications up to $5,000.

For an example of a successful community sponsorship, view the case study on page 11.

Please note that due to fixed annual budgets, not all applicants who meet the criteria will necessarily receive funding.

UP TO

$5,000

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SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS

CRITERIA Funding will support initiatives that:

• show strong project planning and effective use of resources;

• are for a regionally-based program or event based in Horizon Power’s area of operation;

• show how they contribute to community wellbeing and deliver lasting benefits;

• involve Horizon Power as part of the community;

• raise the awareness of or educate the community on at least one of Horizon Power’s values – safety, value, community; and

• involve Horizon Power employees (e.g. participation, volunteering, speaking or presenting opportunities).

SUPPORT Our sustainable partnerships program is designed to support:

• initiatives that deliver a strong and lasting benefit to the local communities;

• initiatives that raise the awareness or educate the community on at least one of Horizon Power’s ideals – safety, value, community; and

• initiatives that will continue well beyond Horizon Power’s involvement.

FUNDING LIMIT Horizon Power will consider applications up to $25,000.

Horizon Power’s sustainable partnerships support innovative and sustainable community initiatives which contribute to strengthening the communities in Horizon Power’s service area.

For an example of a successful sustainable partnership, view the case study on page 12.

Please note that due to fixed annual budgets, not all applicants who meet the criteria will necessarily receive funding.

UP TO

$25,000

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APPLYING

HORIZON POWER WILL NOT SUPPORT:• Organisations associated with or promoting gambling, alcohol,

smoking or drug use

• Organisations that are found to be financially unsound or involved in unethical practices, or have affiliations to individuals or organisations of ill repute

• Activities designed for individual profit or gain

• Federal, state or local government operational projects

• Community partnerships in which any employee of Horizon Power, or their immediate family, could receive any personal benefit

• Individuals or individual sporting teams

• Initiatives based outside Horizon Power’s service area

• Political activities

• Religious activities

• School or community fetes, corporate golf days or charity dinners

• Initiatives that have a start date within six weeks of receiving application ✗

✓WHO CAN APPLY?Applicants must be a registered business with an active ABN or ACN under one of the following categories:

• Not-for-profit organisation

• Registered charity

• Local government

• Community group or service

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To assist in the evaluation of your request, please complete the following check list. You must be able to check each of the boxes before you start writing your submission.

R Is your organisation eligible to apply?

R Does your application address the selection criteria?

R Is the project you are seeking funding for eligible for support?

R Does your event/project start at least six weeks from submission?

R Are you applying for the correct category? There are two categories: community sponsorships and sustainable partnerships.

Make sure you are applying for the most appropriate category for your project. Check that your project addresses each of the criteria and the amount you are seeking for is within the category’s limit.

If you are unsure if your project is a good match for the Horizon Power’s Community Investment Program, contact Public Affairs and Communications for advice.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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All applications are reviewed by Public Affairs and Communications to assess suitability and feasibility. All applicants will be notified if their proposal is approved or declined within six weeks of the proposal being received.

If a proposal is successful you will be sent a confirmation letter. Included within the letter will be details of your funding agreement and an acquittal form. If the details are correct (project timing, contact details, outlined benefits to Horizon Power and cost), you must arrange for the agreement to be signed and returned to Horizon Power, together with an invoice.

The agreement and invoice will be processed by Horizon Power and a countersigned copy of the agreement will be returned for your records.

It is a requirement of your agreement that you ensure that Horizon Power is acknowledged as a sponsor of the initiative. You will be provided with the appropriate logos and logo application guide that will assist you to ensure Horizon Power is correctly represented. All collateral using the Horizon Power logo must be approved by Public Affairs and Communications before being distributed.

You are required to provide an acquittal of your project within six weeks after the project finishes. It is important to note that if you do not provide an acquittal; your organisation will not be eligible to apply to Horizon Power for future sponsorships.

Please forward your request in writing to:

Horizon PowerAttn: Public Affairs and CommunicationsPO Box 1066BENTLEY DC WA 6983

or

sponsorships@horizonpower.com.au

APPLICATION PROCESS CONTINUED

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TIPS FOR DEVELOPING A STRONG APPLICATION

• Read the guidelines thoroughly and look at previously funded projects.

• Make sure your idea fits the category objectives and criteria.

• Read through all the application questions before beginning to write, making sure you can answer all the questions and you have the evidence to support your responses.

• Keep your responses clear and concise. Do not assume Horizon Power knows your organisation or project.

• Use clear language.

• Speak to Public Affairs and Communications for advice on your application. Call us on 6310 1000 or email sponsorships@horizonpower.com.au

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GIJA DAY CELEBRATIONS – WARMUN

Horizon Power supported Gija Day, a community celebration which encourages, develops and maintains the cultural identity, community spirit, and aspirations of the Gija People.

Gija Day is actually an annual weekend event combining arts, culture, dancing (traditional and contemporary), music and sport. The event brings together Gija people with families, friends, and members of other Aboriginal communities, organisations, sponsors and invited guests.

BARRAMUNDI CONCERT - KUNUNURRA

Horizon Power sponsored the Barramundi Concert which showcased Indigenous music, dance and culture. The Concert was a rare opportunity for talented local artists to gain experience performing at an event with an audience in the thousands. The event was 100 per cent tobacco, alcohol and drug-free.

KYLE ANDREWS FOUNDATION COMMUNITY BEACH WALK – BROOME

The Kyle Andrews Foundation Community Beach Walk is a five kilometre walk from Gantheaume Point to Cable Beach completed by community members of diverse cultural backgrounds. The event supports social inclusion and creates long term community bonds, while promoting the benefits of physical activity. Horizon Power is an inaugural supporter of the Walk.

ESPERANCE GOLDFIELDS SURF LIFE SAVING CADET PROGRAM (EGSLSC)

The EGSLSC Program supports youth development, training and education, and beach awareness. Development of junior members is imperative for the survival and growth of the club. Horizon Power has partnered with EGSLSC to support their Nipper and Youth Involvement Programs. The Programs are a fun and educational outlet for local young people, focused on general water safety and surf skills, with education specifically relating to the identification of the many dangers presented on the beaches and appropriate actions to take.

EXAMPLES OF COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

Horizon Power has supported the Ronald McDonald House Learning Program since 2012. The Learning Program supports the educational needs of children recovering from serious illness, by providing individually tailored learning programs. The educational and professional services needed to deliver the Program are provided by leading educational organisations.

YOUTH ARTS WA – OUT THERE PROGRAM 2011-2013

The Out There Program increases opportunities for young people in the Burringurrah community, 430 kilometers east of Carnarvon, to engage in arts projects over three years.

Out There helped to create a sustainable arts culture for the young people in Burringurrah by strengthening community relationships, developing new arts skills and industry knowledge, building strong healthy minds and establishing support structures within the community, through the development of a youth centered community arts program facilitated by CuriousWorks.

Horizon Power provides funding and support to the Out There youth arts leadership program.

TEACH LEARN GROW (TLG)

TLG provides free tutoring and mentoring services to primary students living in small remote rural communities. Perth university students volunteer their time to help improve opportunities for young regional students.

Horizon Power has partnered with TLG to deliver the LEAP! Program to Cue and surrounding community primary schools. The Program tutors students one-on-one in maths and english and students are assisted to consider their goals and aspirations and follow further education. It is hoped the program assists in closing the education gap caused by the disadvantages of geographical remoteness and socioeconomic status.

FAIRGAME MID WEST PROGRAM

This Program inspires healthy communities through the use of recycled sporting equipment.

Horizon Power’s partnership provides unique sport and fitness participation programs to the Mid West regions, including yoga, team building and fitness testing exercises.

The Program replenishes stock of football boots and sporting shoes and reinforces hygiene programs as well as provides nutrition sessions.

EXAMPLES OF SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS

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