Community and Engagement

At all levels of SO4, people are empowered to drive the development of long-lasting partnerships and positive, sustainable social and economic outcomes for the local Aboriginal community upon whose country we operate.

SO4’s core engagement strategies include early consultation and engagement, open and transparent communication, fostering collaboration, welcoming feedback and incorporating community and stakeholder considerations into the design and implementation of its Project.

SO4 works in partnership with our native title partners, community members and regulators to encourage open, transparent and inclusive communication, which allows new relationships to be developed and existing relationships to grow.

Our community engagement approach is reflected at all levels of our company and includes four key areas:

• Educated and engaged workforce. Being a culturally aware company, with an engaged and educated workforce that values Aboriginal heritage, culture and diversity.
• Empowering communities through training, employment and business development.
• Responsible and sustainable cultural heritage management for future generations. SO4 is committed to working with the native title parties of the country associated with the Project to ensure that heritage impacts are minimised and approved through the correct mechanisms (i.e. approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972).
• Engaged and consulted Aboriginal community, with strategic community partnerships. Meaningful stakeholder engagement and partnerships that empower the community, build trust and understanding, and appropriately manage Project risk.

SO4’s strategic partnerships and programs are focused on the following areas:

• Education, training and employment
• Empowering leadership and community members
• Children and youth safety, health, education and community participation
• Promotion, empowering and support of Aboriginal community cultural activities