TURSA Partnerships That Protect, Educate and Empower

Explore how TURSA’s Community Grant Program strengthens local communities through powerful partnerships — featuring the standout story of the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary and its education‑focused conservation work.

Featured Story:  Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary

The partnership between TURSA and the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary stands out as a shining example of how community grants can transform both people and the environment.

In the featured video, Empowering Education & Conservation, you’ll discover how this collaboration provides real‑world skills, conservation experience, and essential training support for participants. TURSA contributes critical resources — including laptops, TVs, and printers — ensuring learners have the tools they need to succeed in wildlife care, education programs, and conservation‑based skill development. 

Together, TURSA and the Sanctuary are helping participants:

  • Gain hands‑on experience in wildlife care
  • Build transferable job‑ready skills
  • Contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes
  • Engage with a supportive learning environment driven by real purpose

This partnership is not just about employment pathways — it’s about empowering individuals, protecting wildlife, and strengthening the community through education and conservation. 

Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary

 Together, TURSA and the Sanctuary are helping participants:

  • Gain hands‑on experience in wildlife care
  • Build transferable job‑ready skills
  • Contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes
  • Engage with a supportive learning environment driven by real purpose

This partnership is not just about employment pathways — it’s about empowering individuals, protecting wildlife, and strengthening the community through education and conservation. 

TURSA’s Commitment to Community Impact

For more than 30 years, TURSA has invested in building stronger, more inclusive communities. This commitment is embodied in the $1 million Community Grant Program, created to support not‑for‑profit organisations across NSW and QLD that uplift vulnerable people and deliver high‑impact services. 

The program provides grants of up to $30,000 to organisations working in areas such as:

  • Community safety
  • Education and training
  • Housing and stability
  • Health, wellbeing, and social connection
  • Employment pathways
  • Local environmental protection and conservation [facebook.com]

This investment strengthens the capacity of local not‑for‑profits to expand services, innovate, and create long‑term positive impact.

Other Inspiring Grant‑Supported Organisations

While the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary is the highlight of this feature, TURSA proudly supports a wide range of community organisations:

Hearts of Purple – Safety for At‑Risk Families

A Queensland charity providing personal surveillance equipment to victims of domestic and family violence, offering safety, peace of mind, and life‑saving support. [MORE INFO: click here]

The SHIFT Project – Workplace Safety & Stability for Women

Funding enabled the installation of a tailgate lifter for the organisation’s social enterprise, improving safety and supporting women transitioning from crisis to stability. [MORE INFO: click here]

Meals on Wheels Broadbeach – Essential Meal Support

A new freezer funded through the program now helps meet growing demand and ensures reliable delivery of meals to vulnerable clients.

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These stories reflect the broad reach and meaningful outcomes of the TURSA Community Grant Program.

Why These Partnerships Matter

TURSA’s community grants not only strengthen individual organisations — they strengthen the entire social fabric. Through funding, resources, and genuine collaboration, TURSA helps create:

  • Safer communities
  • More accessible training and employment opportunities
  • Expanded community services
  • Greater environmental stewardship
  • Stronger support networks for vulnerable individuals 

This collective impact brings lasting benefits to the regions TURSA serves.

Visit, Experience & Get Involved

The Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary is more than a destination — it’s a place where conservation, education, and community come together. Their team works every day to protect local wildlife, rehabilitate marine animals, and inspire visitors to care for our environment.

We invite you to visit the Sanctuary, enjoy their beautiful property, connect with their incredible animals, and learn firsthand about the meaningful work they do to protect and conserve the unique marine and wildlife species of the Coffs Coast.

Whether you’re discovering the magic of dolphins, meeting penguins, or learning about rehabilitation efforts, your visit directly supports their life‑changing conservation programs. click here

COFFS COAST WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Are You an Employer? Partner With Us.

If you’re a local employer, you can play a vital role in empowering people in our community. TURSA works closely with organisations like the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary to provide hands‑on training, skill development, and pathways to meaningful employment. 

By partnering with TURSA, you can:

  • Support local people to build real‑world skills
  • Create job opportunities in conservation, tourism, hospitality, and beyond
  • Strengthen community outcomes through inclusive employment
  • Become part of a network committed to positive local impact

Let’s work together to create employment pathways that change lives and strengthen our region.