Community Engagement
TasPorts proudly supports a number of charitable organisations, events, and activities around Tasmania through financial and in-kind support.
Major Event Partnerships
Each year TasPorts partners with iconic Tasmanian events and festivals, including;
- Australian Wooden Boat Festival
- Dark Mofo
- Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
- Taste of Summer
Community Partnerships
TasPorts actively seeks out relationships with organisations that align with TasPorts' key objectives and Core Values.
Our current Community Partnerships include;
TasPorts is committed to preserving Tasmania's maritime history and supports the following historic vessels at Constitution Dock within the Port of Hobart;
- Matilda, managed by the City of Hobart
- May Queen, managed by the May Queen Trust
- Westward, managed by the Maritime Museum of Tasmania
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.
For more information, please head to the TasPorts Community Grant Program page.
Training and Education
Port activities sustain hundreds of jobs across Tasmania. We partner with educational institutions to provide scholarships and bursaries to students pursuing a career in port-related disciplines.
Currently, we support the TasPorts Charles Black Memorial Scholarship at Australian Maritime College and the University of Tasmania.
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.
For more information, please visit the Street Performance Program page.
Civic Banners
Banners and flags can be displayed in various locations around the Hobart Waterfront, effectively creating recognition for your event.