Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is a not-for-profit water corporation responsible for storing, managing, and delivering about 70 per cent of the state’s water to a 68,000 square kilometre region. It supplies untreated water to irrigators, urban water corporations and environmental water holders, and has a large number of customers that operate businesses or pay fees for the right to use its lakes and reservoirs for reactional activities.
When considering requests for sponsorship GMW applies the Victorian Government Sponsorship Policy and in doing so, GMW considers the following principles:
- Alignment with GMW’s strategic outcomes and goals
- Alignment with GMW’s values, and Diversity and Inclusion Framework
- Demonstrated impartiality, fairness and ethical behavior
- Value for money
- Compliance with all relevant Ministerial Standing Directions and the requirements of the Financial Management Act 1994.
There are also a number of things that GMW will not sponsor, which is worth keeping in mind before you complete your application:
- Events with a focus on drinking water or urban water
- Commercial organisations
- Individuals – for personal gain or self interest
- Advertising organised for or by a commercial organisation
- Political parties
- Any group who may be subject to GMW regulation or inspection
- Anything that may lead to a conflict of interest for GMW
- Anything that involves or promotes unsafe community practices.
Any sponsorship agreement is not a general endorsement of the organisation or its products by GMW or Government, and must not be promoted or publicised as such. GMW reserves the right to withdraw sponsorship at any time.
How to Apply
Please complete the online Sponsorship Application Form below and submit it with any supporting documents.
Alternatively, you can download and complete the Sponsorship Application Form and email it, along with supporting documents, to sponsorship@gmwater.com.au or post it to:
Sponsorship
Goulburn-Murray Water
PO Box 165
Tatura
VIC 3616
Download the Sponsorship Application Form
Further Information
For more information about sponsorship, please contact the GMW Communications, Engagement and Media team by email at sponsorship@gmwater.com.au or by phoning 1800 013 357
Sponsorship Application Form