At TasPorts, we are committed to fostering strong, sustainable communities throughout Tasmania. Through financial and in-kind support, we partner with local organisations, events, and initiatives that celebrate our maritime heritage, care for the environment, promote water safety, and help build safer, more vibrant places to live and work.
Learn more about some of our partnerships below.
Let’s work together to support stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities across Tasmania.
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If you’re working on a project, event or initiative that aligns with our values and priorities, but you're not sure where it fits in our Community Engagement program, we’d love to hear from you. We are always open to having a conversation.
Current Community Engagement activities
Our long-term community partnerships are grounded in shared values. These collaborations focus on environmental stewardship, community wellbeing, and Tasmania’s port and maritime sectors.
A joint initiative to monitor and improve the health of the Derwent River, supporting scientific research, public education, and pollution prevention.
Helping to preserve and share Tasmania’s maritime stories through exhibitions, archives, and community outreach.
Supporting the welfare of visiting seafarers, offering pastoral care, rest facilities, and connections to loved ones far from home.
A partnership supporting Tasmania’s seafood industry through collaboration, advocacy, and community engagement.
A collaborative partnership aimed at improving water quality and managing the ecological health of the Tamar estuary system.
Heritage Vessels
Tasmania’s maritime heritage is an important part of our identity. TasPorts is proud to play a role in preserving historic vessels and ensuring they remain accessible to the public. These boats serve as floating museums that honour the craftsmanship, trade, and traditions that helped shape Tasmania’s coastal communities.
At Constitution Dock in the Port of Hobart, we support:
SV May Queen
One of Australia’s oldest sail trading vessels, managed by the May Queen Trust and the Maritime Museum of Tasmania, maintained as a working example of Tasmania’s maritime trade era.
Read more about SV May Queen
Westward
The only Tasmanian-built yacht to win the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race twice, cared for by the Maritime Museum of Tasmania.
Read more about Westward
Matilda
A restored ex-navy vessel managed by the City of Hobart, often used for ceremonial and educational purposes.
Read more about Matilda
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Signature Event Partnerships
TasPorts is proud to support some of Tasmania’s most iconic and well-loved festivals and events. These partnerships not only celebrate the state’s creativity but also draw visitors, create jobs, and stimulate regional economies.
Host your next event with TasPorts!
Explore MAC 02 and our range of unique waterside Event Venues available to hire.
Developing Tasmania’s Future
TasPorts is dedicated to helping build Tasmania’s future workforce, as well as supporting students in port communities around the state. We work closely with schools, training providers, and tertiary institutions to support pathways into port-related careers such as logistics, trades, engineering, environmental science, and marine operations.
One of our key education initiatives is the TasPorts Charles Black Memorial Scholarship, offered through the Australian Maritime College and the University of Tasmania. This scholarship supports high-achieving students with a demonstrated interest in maritime or port-related industries, helping to develop the next generation of Tasmanian maritime professionals.
TasPorts is proud to support the East Devonport Primary School lunch program. Together with the program’s other supporters, this ensures every student receives lunch each school day. This long-term partnership reflects TasPorts’ values in action — supporting the wellbeing of regional communities through steady, practical investment.
TasPorts is committed to nurturing the next generation of Tasmanian leaders. Our two-year NextGen Leaders Program offers graduates a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience, develop essential skills, and contribute to the growth of our organisation. Successful candidates will gain a deep understanding of the maritime industry, including regulatory frameworks and economic impacts.
Other TasPorts Community Initiatives
Community Grant Program
The Community Grant Program allows us to give back by supporting organisations, community groups and events that benefit communities surrounding our port operations and across Tasmania.
Learn more
Street Performance
TasPorts Street Performance Program at the Port of Hobart aims to create more vibrant and appealing public spaces along Franklin Wharf by providing local musicians and artists with a free and safe place to perform.
Apply to perform
Civic Banners
Civic banners can be displayed in key locations around the Hobart Waterfront, effectively promoting your local event or recognising a special cause in a highly visible setting.
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