Program purpose

Enhancing wellbeing outcomes for approximately 7,000 First Nations people

On 1 July 2023, the responsibility for power and water services for 117 Aboriginal communities was transferred from the Department of Communities to Horizon Power and Water Corporation.

Over the coming years, Horizon Power will partner with every remote community to deliver sustainable, reliable power services.

Three primary goals

Assist the Federal and State Government in Closing the Gap by 2031

By delivering on Provision 9B - improving power services in remote Aboriginal communities.

Expand opportunities for Aboriginal engagement in the green transition

By investigating shared benefit models that increase participation in a cleaner economy.

Move to, and refine, the Horizon Power way

Ensuring innovations and lessons learned from the program, prompt broader transformation across the business.

Empowering remote communities

Delivering positive outcomes in Aboriginal communities through authentic, community-led engagement.

Community engagement

Underpinned by our Remote Communities Blueprint

A comprehensive program of work with 55 identified key initiatives across eight workstreams.

Program Management

Ensure Remote Communities projects are delivered on time and to the quality required.

Future Generation

Engage Remote Communities in green energy transition, through the provision of future generation systems.

Asset Management

Ensure reliable, safe and compliant asset management for high-quality power services.

Works Delivery

Ensure timely and efficient works delivery for uninterrupted power in Remote Communities.

Retail and Community Engagement

Ensure positive outcomes through authentic community-led engagement based on trust and reciprocity.

Safety and Inspectorate

Ensure the safety of customers, contractors and Horizon Power employees.

Commercial and Regulatory

Ensure successful asset transfers, meet compliance obligations and adherence to budget.

Technology

Identify and implement system changes required to deliver the program.

A year of learning, growth and opportunity

12 months in.

2023/2024 reflection

Horizon Power acknowledges the Traditional Custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.

We recognise and appreciate a continued connection through stories, traditions and living cultures and commit to building a brighter future together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this presentation may contain images, names or voices of deceased people.