16/12/2025
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Thank you for participating in the recent community survey to inform Pembrokeโs Social Impact Assessment (SIA). The consultation process for this SIA employed two key methods: qualitative, semi-structured interviews and a survey which combined quantitative and qualitative questions. We conducted interviews with 36 stakeholders representing different sectors and communities. Additionally, we were pleased to receive 116 responses to our survey which supplemented the findings of the survey.
Through this process, we sought to understand the benefits and challenges of living and working in the Isaac Region community. As part of a community underpinned by the resourceโs industry we sought to understand peopleโs outlook on the future, and their views and expectations of Pembroke.
Many respondents highlighted the cumulative impacts of concentrated mining activity in the region, leading to the following key themes:
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Almost all respondents spoke about how their towns were great places to have a family with many also describing the friendly, connected and helpful nature of the communities in the region.
Many respondents also commented about the various positive aspects of the mining industry, particularly in providing opportunities for employment, training and local business participation as well as contributing to community vibrancy and sustainability.
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However, respondents also identified key challenges including a lack of affordable housing, namely rental affordability; difficulty accessing services such as childcare and health services, and limited youth engagement opportunities. Impacts on traffic and road quality were also noted, along with competition for scarce labour.
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Many respondents describe an ideal future involving vibrant communities, with families residing in town, people volunteering and more shopping opportunities and social infrastructure.
Respondents did highlight uncertainty about the impacts of a future mining downturn; more automation impacting jobs; and an increasing trend toward non-residential workforces.
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Many community members are looking to mining companies to provide solutions to many of their challenges, particularly around housing affordability with Governments positioned as key to delivering roads, social infrastructure and services. This data is critically important and valuable in shaping Pembrokeโs social investment and partnership commitments within the region.
As part of the survey process, we asked respondents to nominate local organisations for us to support. We received an overwhelming number of nominations, so weโve collated the donation amounts and selected, via secret ballot, three organisations and made a $400 to each of those listed below.
- Moranbah Miners Junior Football Club
- Moranbah State High School
- Oasis Youth Moranbah
For more information about Pembroke and our Community Development Fund please visit https://pembrokeresources.com.au/community/community-development-fund
