PARTNERS

In order for GHHP to operate effectively, partners commit to:

genuinely work together and engage with other GHHP partners, the Independent Science Panel (ISP) and the Management Committee in a positive and proactive manner.
preparation for, attendance at and contribution to GHHP meetings.
report back to their own organisations about partnership progress and actions.
take into account Independent Science Panel and community advisory recommendations, requests and concerns.
progress actions from partnership meetings relevant to their own organisation.
raise concerns (if any) immediately as they arise with the Secretariat.
provide data and information to the Independent Science Panel, subject to commercial-in-confidence and a ‘to be negotiated’ data sharing agreement.
make decisions using an evidence based approach.
developing and communicating a plan of action to address any urgent concerns or hazards identified by the Independent Science Panel.

PARTNER RESPONSIBILITIES

OUR PARTNERS

WHY BECOME A PARTNER?

As a GHHP partner, you will be recognised as having an interest in monitoring and reporting on the health of our waterways resulting in knowledge and opportunities for a healthy, accessible, working Harbour.

You'll take a valuable leadership on this high-profile commitment alongside government, mining, industry, research groups and the community, as well as keeping up to date with the latest water policies, planning and management.

THE BENEFITS

Acknowledgement of your organisations' corporate citizenship and its commitment to environmental and economical sustainability, cultural awareness and the social wellbeing of the region through recognition of your organisation's logos on al GHHP branding.
Utilisation of data and analysis backed by an Independent Science Panel (ISP) incorporating world-renowned scientists to assist in making informed decisions and to demonstrate the achievements.
Stronger and more favourable links to the community by demonstrating your organisation's commitment to the environment in which you operate, providing positive marketing and public relations opportunities.
Professional development for your technical, environmental and science staff.
Collaboration and networking with other diverse and influential stakeholders operating in the Gladstone region.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

As a partner, you will be part of the delivery of robust date, which provides a trusted source of information delivered to the community in an easy to understand format, educating and informing the local community.
Participation in the decision-making processes in relation to the science of monitoring the Harbour health including Environmental elements such as Water & Sediment, Habitats, Fish & Crabs; Social results on Harbour Access, Usability and Wellbeing; Cultural Heritage and Sense of Place; and Economic results around Performance, Value and Stimulus.
Your organisation will have connection with Australian and Queensland Government programs such as Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan, to which the GHHP report Card contributes. This is Australia's overarching framework for protecting the Great Barrie Reef until 2050. Consequently, as a partner of the GHHP community, you will be contributing to making a difference to the future of the Great Barrier Reef.

WANT TO BECOME

A PARTNER?

To express your interest in joining the Gladstone Healthy Harbour Partnership as one of our partners, please complete the form below...