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Strengthening Industry and Community — AWCC & Wild Desert

Opportunities to connect industry, community, and capability don’t come around often — and when they do, they matter.

The recent Wild Desert Community Day in Roma, featuring the display of Rig 23, was one of those moments. More than just an event, it was a demonstration of what strong partnerships can achieve when industry opens its doors and brings people into the environment we operate in every day.

For AWCC, being part of this alongside Wild Desert wasn’t just about attendance — it was about alignment.

Our partnership with Wild Desert has been built over many years, grounded in a shared commitment to safety, workforce development, and strengthening the industry from the ground up. Events like this bring that partnership to life in a way that goes beyond training rooms and operational sites.

Rig 23 became the centrepiece — a tangible, powerful representation of the oil and gas sector. For many in the community, it was a rare opportunity to see up close the scale, complexity, and professionalism that defines the work being done in the region.

That visibility matters.

It builds understanding. It creates connection. And importantly, it opens pathways.

Throughout the day, conversations moved beyond curiosity into opportunity — discussions around careers, training pathways, and what it actually takes to work in this industry. For AWCC, this is where we see real value. Not just promoting what we do, but helping people understand how they can be part of it.

This is a key point of difference in how we approach our role in the industry.

We don’t operate in isolation. We work alongside our partners — like Wild Desert — to support not just current operations, but the future workforce. It’s about creating a pipeline of capable, work-ready individuals who understand the expectations and are prepared for the environment they are stepping into.

Wild Desert’s commitment to engaging with the Roma community and showcasing their operations speaks volumes about their leadership in the sector. Opening up access to assets like Rig 23 demonstrates transparency, confidence, and a genuine investment in the regions they operate in.

For AWCC, it reinforces why this partnership works.

We bring training and capability. Wild Desert brings operational excellence and opportunity. Together, it creates a stronger, more connected industry presence — one that supports both business outcomes and community engagement.

Events like the Community Day also highlight the broader impact of the oil and gas sector in regional Australia. Supporting local businesses, engaging with families, and providing insight into career pathways all contribute to building sustainable communities around our operations.

This is more than a single day in Roma.

It’s a reflection of what can be achieved when industry leaders work together with purpose — creating opportunities, building understanding, and strengthening the future of the sector.

AWCC is proud to stand alongside Wild Desert in that mission.

Because strong partnerships don’t just support operations — they shape the industry.

 

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