HBF Rottnest Foundation Partnership

The Rottnest Foundation are delighted to sign a new partnership with HBF Health.

Upgrading the existing Rottnest nursery shed facilities to propagate, store and treat seeds on Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) are on the list of initiatives that HBF and the Rottnest Foundation will collaborate on under the arrangement.

While HBF has participated in our conservation activities for some time now, this additional level of support will further enhance the ecosystem on the island. Community, corporate and government support is essential to the ongoing sustainability of Rottnest Island.

HBF will also help establish a new grow-out area for semi-mature trees and extra outdoor storage space for tree planting equipment and will set up four large-scale volunteering opportunities for its employees to engage in throughout 2023. 

These sessions will accommodate 50 people at a time and will include planting at a woodland site dedicated to HBF’s partnership with the Rottnest Foundation.

“We have a great affection for the quokkas and what they mean to Australians,” HBF Executive General Manager People and Corporate Affairs, Amy Stanley, said.

“Since our advertising campaign with the quokkas began, we’ve worked with the Rottnest Foundation to assist with conservation initiatives through our workplace volunteering program, so it made sense that our next partnership under our Community Engagement Program was dedicated to making a tangible difference to the survival of the species.” 

Kristi Annear who manages HBF’s Community Engagement Program, said Rottnest Island held positive associations for employees and members alike.

“HBF employees roll up their sleeves and help a variety of not-for-profit organisations through volunteering and the Rottnest Foundation is one organisation that many of them are particularly passionate about,” she said.