Locals supporting locals
Hastings Co-op has proudly been part of the Hastings community since 1916, originally formed as a community-owned co-operative to support and serve local people. More than a century later, that founding spirit still guides everything we do.
We remain deeply committed to enhancing the lives of our members and the wider community. Each year, we sponsor hundreds of local clubs, schools, charities, and community groups. Our ‘locals supporting locals’ philosophy runs through every aspect of our operations—from creating local job opportunities and championing local producers to working side-by-side with the community to help our region continue to grow and thrive.
We’re proud to live, work, and play in this beautiful part of the world and look forward to supporting our community for many more years to come.
Empowering local community groups
In 2023–24, we were proud to invest $15,500 back into our region through our Community Chest Grants, supporting ten local community groups. These grants helped bring to life a wide range of meaningful initiatives—making a real difference where it matters most.
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grant donations
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Sponsorship and Community Engagement
In addition to grants, our commitment to community extends to sponsoring nearly 40 local sporting clubs, schools, community groups, charities, and events.
The following list is a snapshot of the projects we proudly supported.
- Hastings 2WAY FM: Establishment of a new community radio studio and office upgrade.
- Kendall Men’s Shed: Acquisition of a dust extractor to enhance workshop safety.
- Hastings Valley Motorcycle Club: Provision of a laptop and printer for administrative efficiency.
- St Joseph’s Primary School Wauchope: Procurement of new sports equipment to promote physical education.
- Learn from Horses: Supply of chairs and tables for students, visitors, and the elderly.
- Wauchope Netball Club: Installation of a defibrillator at Wauchope Stadium for emergency preparedness.
- Comboyne Community Association: Development of an outdoor kitchen at Comboyne Museum to foster community gatherings.
- King Creek Rural Fire Brigade: Acquisition of firefighting tools to enhance emergency response capabilities.
- Port Macquarie National Seniors of Australia: Provision of a laptop and printer to support organisational activities.
- Port Macquarie Arts & Crafts Centre: Installation of a defibrillator to ensure visitor safety.
As we navigate the future, our focus remains steadfast on being a forward-thinking leader that enhances the lives of our members and the community. We are committed to continuing our legacy of community support, ensuring that the Hastings region remains a vibrant and thriving place for all.