Our Sponsors
Partnerships that make
everything possible
EcoMarines Foundation relies on financial support from our sponsors and partners. Thanks to these businesses and organisations, we can offer our environmental education programs to schools across Queensland free of charge.
Why partner with EcoMarines?
At EcoMarines, we believe that creating a more sustainable future begins with education, inspiration, and community. As a sponsor, you're not just supporting a program—you’re investing in the next generation of environmental leaders across Queensland.
Our unique, school-based model reaches thousands of students, teachers, and families every year, sparking real change from the classroom to the coastline. Sponsors enjoy meaningful brand alignment with positive environmental outcomes, high visibility through our events and communications, and genuine community impact that resonates with today’s values-driven consumers.
Whether you’re a local business, major corporation, or government agency, partnering with EcoMarines offers a chance to:
- Showcase your sustainability leadership
- Engage directly with schools and communities
- Build lasting brand loyalty and awareness
- Meet CSR and ESG goals with measurable impact
Join us and be part of a growing movement that empowers young people and transforms schools into eco-hubs of action and advocacy.
Let’s create waves together. Become an EcoMarines sponsor today.
Founding Partner
Tangalooma Island Resort
“In 2014 EcoMarines Foundation became a registered charity. Driven by the Tangalooma Marine Education and Conservation Centre on Moreton Island, Tangalooma Island Resort created a philanthropic program to engage students and the local community in environmental education and practical conservation initiatives.”
David James
Chairman
Founding Partner
Urban Utilities
Urban Utilities takes pride in sponsoring the EcoMarines Foundation, actively participating in an educational initiative that nurtures environmental leadership among young individuals and communities. Their partnership with EcoMarines dates back to 2014, and together, we continuously explore inventive approaches to enhance sponsorship value while contributing to the Foundation’s successful growth.
Strategic Growth Partner
Queensland Government
The Queensland Government, through the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, are a strategic growth partner of the EcoMarines Foundation. They value the contribution the program makes to investing in young people and their leadership in environmental management.
Sponsor
Port of Brisbane
Port of Townsville operates under a broad range of legislative processes and significant environmental controls in the highly sensitive ecological areas. Since 2023, Port of Townsville has sponsored the EcoMarines Foundation with honour to support environmental stewardship initiatives and marine conservation.
Partner
EDSCO
EDSCO has partnered with the EcoMarines Foundation since 2015 to support educational initiatives and community engagement, with the mission of protecting ecosystems. EDSCO values quality educational supply with reasonable prices and delivered on-time.
Sponsor
Energex and Ergon Energy Network
Energex and Ergon Energy Network are recognised as subsidiaries of Energy Queensland Limited. Energex and Ergon are responsible for operating the electricity distribution network across Queensland. Energex and Ergon Energy Network have sponsored the EcoMarines Foundation with honour to offer environmental educational programs and community initiatives to inspire people to preserve the natural environment and wildlife.
Sponsor
seqwater
Seqwater is well-known for its role with the Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering a safe, secure, and cost-efficient bulk water supply across Southeast Queensland. Seqwater has valued its sponsorship with the EcoMarines Foundation since 2024.
Partner
Australian Urban Growers
Australian Urban Growers values inspiring communities to cultivate nutritious food. Since 2023, Australian Urban Growers has partnered with EcoMarines Foundation to offer high-quality education to fight food insecurity, confront climate change, and embrace the future of urban and vertical farming.
Sponser
Veolia Australia
Veolia specialises in ecological transformation by offering innovative resolutions for water, energy, and waste management, driven by the mission of resourcing the world sustainably. Veolia has proudly sponsored EcoMarines Foundation since 2024 to support educational and environmental initiatives to protect the environment.
Partner
SOL Technology
SOL Technology proudly partners with the EcoMarines Foundation to provide comprehensive IT solutions, including customised server and workstation solutions, tailored to the EcoMarines Foundation’s needs and requirements.
Sponsor
Port of Townsville
Port of Townsville operates under broad range of legislative processes and significant environmental controls in the highly sensitive ecological areas. Since 2023, Port of Townsville sponsored the EcoMarines Foundation with honour to support on environmental stewardship initiatives and marine conservation.
Partner
Healthy Waters Partnership
Since 2024, Healthy Waters Partnership has formed a strategic partnership with the EcoMarines Foundation. Healthy Waters Partnership plays an important role in our events in Townsville. The organisation values improving ecological, social, and economic outcomes of the region's waterways and reef.
Sponsor
Freedom Boat Club
Freedom Boat Club has proudly sponsored the EcoMarines Foundation to promote waterway conservation and sustainability, tackling waterway pollution. Freedom Boat Club values offering a hassle-free recreational boating experience.
Partner
Coral Watch
Coral Watch has been proudly partnered with EcoMarines Foundation for a number of years, together working to protect marine ecology, including coral reefs, through scientific research by collecting scientific data on coral bleaching, community engagement with education and public outreach for more reef awareness through regular workshops. Coral Watch values public understanding of reefs and offers opportunities to help save the reef with scientific research and education actively.
Partner
Composta
Since 2024, Composta has proudly partnered with EcoMarines. Composta is committed to circular sustainability, transforming waste into valuable resources for plants.
Council
Brisbane City Council
Brisbane City Council has partnered with EcoMarines Foundation since 2022 to engage schools and communities in preserving the Brisbane River and the local region.
Council
City of Gold Coast Council
City of Gold Coast Council has partnered with EcoMarines Foundation since 2022 with a proud emphasis on educating young learners and communities about caring for Gold Coast City’s beaches, waterways, natural environments, and local wildlife.
Council
Redland City Council
Redland City Council has proudly partnered with EcoMarines Foundation since 2021, motivating local schools and communities to inspire and empower learners to become environmental leaders by protecting ecosystems and wildlife across Redland City.
Council
City of Ipswich
Since 2024, the City of Ipswich has partnered with EcoMarines Foundation with dignity to engage lifelong learners in environmental and sustainability areas.
Council
City of Townsville
Since 2024, the City of Ipswich has partnered with EcoMarines Foundation with dignity to engage lifelong learners in environmental and sustainability areas.
Get Involved
There are great ways for your organisation to partner with the EcoMarines Foundation
EcoMarines has many sponsorship opportunities available for your businesses size and sustainability goals.
