VOYAGER COMMUNITY
We feel so lucky to have been part of establishing the vibrant Margaret River Community since our founder, Michael Wright, dipped his shovel into Voyager Estate soil 30 years ago.
Since then, we have contributed to the local community by leading the way in sustainable farming practices; revegetating the Boodjidup catchment; attracting tourism to the region; participating in Owl Friendly Margaret River; and many other initiatives. We have donated prizes for countless fundraising raffles and auctions. But we always want and need, to do more.
The Voyager Community program was established in 2021 and provides funding to support two areas that mean a lot to us. Our environment—our place, and community wellbeing—our people. We do this by focusing on grassroots projects that have a direct impact on residents in the Margaret River Region, from Busselton to Augusta.
Voyager Community is our way of ensuring our support makes a meaningful difference to this magnificent region we call home.
Applications for 2025 have now closed and will reopen again in March 2026. In the meantime, if you have an enquiry about the Voyager Community program, please reach out to our team via: community@voyagerestate.com.au.
In 2024, Voyager Community proudly supported the following local initiatives, among others:
Voyager Community helped to cover the cost of equipment hire for the River Angels Garden Party Fundraiser, held at Glenbrae Gardens in Rosa Glen. Proceeds on the day directly assisted local families in need.
We provided matched funding for the Margaret River Hawks Football Club outdoor renovation, enhancing the club’s facilities to host community events year-round. The upgraded space will offer a welcoming venue for members, guests and the wider South West community, with safe play areas for children and larger events planned for summer.
We supported a local screening of 'Night Calling', a documentary by Sue Taylor about the Owl Friendly Margaret River project, by donating wine for a fundraising bar. Proceeds from the event will help further the conservation of local owl species.
Voyager Community funded equipment for the inaugural memorial service at the Greek chapel in Prevelly, honouring Geoff Edwards, OAM, and the WWII veterans of the Battle of Crete, organised by the volunteers at Friends of St John Prevelly. This annual event aims to raise awareness of the chapel's significance and increase its role as a site of community and historical interest.
Cowaramup Primary School has recently become a “Your Move” school, supported by the Department of Transport, to encourage and engage with students, staff and parents to ride, scoot and walk to school throughout the year. With the assistance of Voyager Community funding, the school will introduce a bike storage container to support their 390 pupils and will also provide additional lockable storage over the holidays.
