ActewAGL has announced a major push to help reduce preventable childhood injuries in the ACT, pledging up to $10,000 to Kidsafe ACT by encouraging customers to move to paperless billing. This effort delivers meaningful benefits for both customers and the local community. It supports the safety of local children, offers greater convenience for customers and contributes to a more sustainable future.
For every customer who moves from paper to electronic billing, ActewAGL will donate $2* to the local charity dedicated to child safety, up to a total of $10,000. Going paperless means a customer receives their bills directly to their email inbox, rather than their letterbox, making it easier for them to access and file them, while also reducing paper waste.
Rohan Richardson, Acting General Manager ActewAGL Retail, said, “This initiative brings two important goals together, lowering our environmental footprint and strengthening support for vulnerable children in the ACT. It shows the power of our community when we all make one small change.”
“We like to make things as simple as possible for our customers. Going paperless is easy. It only takes a few clicks online at my.actewagl.com.au, or customers can call our local Energy Consultants who are always happy to assist on 13 14 93.”
Kidsafe ACT is Canberra’s local charity dedicated to keeping kids safe, working with community groups and families to enhance safety at home, in the car and during play. It does this through advocacy, service provision and awareness raising.
Francis Ventura, Chief Executive Officer for Kidsafe ACT, said, “The number of children hospitalised in Australia every year because of preventable injuries would fill both Canberra Stadium and the Sydney Football Stadium, equating to approximately 65,000 to 70,000 children annually. Every ActewAGL customer who goes paperless will not only be making their lives easier and helping the environment, they’ll also be directly helping to keep little Canberrans safe and alive. The funds Kidsafe ACT receives will go directly into our support programs for Canberrans in vulnerable circumstances, such as those living with a disability, escaping domestic violence, experiencing poverty or having recently settled from abroad.”
“ActewAGL is a trusted partner of thousands of Canberrans, powering their homes, community groups and businesses. This initiative is an example of its commitment to the environment and supporting families in need. We’re honoured to be working with ActewAGL on this,” Mr Ventura said.
To learn more about paperless billing, visit www.actewagl.com.au/go-paperless.
