Partnership secured

Portland Aluminium is pleased to announce the extension of its successful partnership with United Way Glenelg’s early Literacy program Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, celebrating a significant milestone of 50,000 books delivered to children in the Glenelg Shire community this October.

Since the launch of the program in 2013, the Imagination Library has made a profound impact on early childhood literacy, providing free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five.

This initiative has been instrumental in fostering a love of reading, improving literacy rates, and supporting the educational development of young children in the region.

United Way Glenelg executive officer Nicole Carr shared her gratitude for Portland Aluminium’s continued support.

“Reaching 50,000 books is a testament to the dedication and generosity of Portland Aluminium,” she said. “Their ongoing commitment ensures that our children have the resources they need to thrive.

“As part of the renewed partnership, there will be a heightened focus on supporting rural and remote communities in the shire particularly those families that find it difficult to access books regularly, as well as Indigenous children, to enrol in the program.

“The focus aims to bridge the gap in early years resources and provide equitable access to books for all children, regardless of their geographic or socio-economic circumstances.”

Senior community relations and communications advisor Anna Impey said Portland Aluminium’s commitment to the community aligned with their broader corporate social responsibility goals, emphasising the importance of education and community wellbeing.

“We are proud to extend our partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and contribute to the development of young minds in our community,” she said.

“The new focus on rural, remote, and Indigenous children ensures that every child has the opportunity to develop a love for reading and learning.”

The milestone of 50,000 books will be celebrated with a fun interactive activity in October, bringing together all of the community to commemorate this achievement.