Viva Energy has announced new initiatives in the Northern Territory aimed at supporting Indigenous ownership and improving healthcare access in remote communities.
In May, Scott Wyatt, CEO of Viva Energy, joined Tiwi leaders and government officials at the launch of Tiwi Port Marine to mark the handover of port and fuel assets to local Indigenous ownership.
Under the new partnership, Tiwi Port Marine owns the fuel facility, while Viva Energy operates it. A share of the revenue will be returned to the Tiwi organisation after certain capacity milestones are achieved.
“Viva Energy is proud to have supported this unique partnership that returns control of vital infrastructure to the Tiwi community. It reflects our belief in creating shared value, combining commercial success with community empowerment.”
Wyatt also announced a three-year extension of the company’s national partnership with CareFlight, committing an additional $3 million. Since 2022, Viva Energy has supported over 400 CareFlight helicopter missions and funded training for more than 700 people in the Northern Territory, including scholarships and traineeships aimed at increasing First Nations participation in healthcare.
The renewed partnership will continue to support the Darwin-based helicopter rescue service and expand community education programs. It will also include consultations on Melville Island to explore a potential on-country CareFlight role.
Viva Energy is also continuing its role in supplying Low Aromatic Fuel (LAF) across the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia. In partnership with the National Indigenous Australians Agency, the program delivers up to 35 million litres annually to help reduce volatile substance misuse in remote communities.
Wyatt said their work in the Northern Territory reflects the mutual benefit of working closely with the communities they operate in.
“Whether it’s delivering fuel security, improving health access or creating employment pathways, we’re proud to support stronger, more resilient communities.”
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