Community investment in Western Australia

In Western Australia, Thiess and MACA are committed to fostering positive change in the communities in which they operate, through a range of impactful partnerships.

For over 10 years, MACA has supported Youth Focus’ Hawaiian Ride for Youth, a 700-kilometre bike ride to raise funds for the mental health counselling of young people across the state. Despite the physical challenge, each year employees pedal the distance to raise mental health awareness and, in 2024, Team MACA raised over $130,000, with the ride raising a total of $2.1 million. MACA has also supported the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, a centre conducting world-class cancer research, since 2011. As the long-standing title sponsor of the MACA Cancer 200 Ride, this partnership is integral to the culture of the business. Each year, employees rally alongside the WA community to ride and raise funds for cancer research.

In 2024, $10.1 million was raised for the Institute, with $1.3 million of that contributed by the MACA and Thiess teams. Thiess has been in partnership with The Indigenous Emerging Business Forum (IEBF) Aboriginal Corporation since 2022. Contributing $60,000 over the three-year Agreement, their support as a Bronze partner champions employment and business development opportunities for Indigenous peoples at the annual tradeshow and gala awards dinner.

This partnership also enables the Thiess procurement team to establish new relationships and contributes to Thiess’ 2.85% influenceable spend with Indigenous businesses