Suntory Oceania has announced two new long-term community partnerships with The Dylan Alcott Foundation in Australia and Recreate NZ in New Zealand, supporting young adults living with disability.

The company will invest more than $450,000 over three years to support programs that build confidence, strengthen independence and open pathways into education, employment and community life.

Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania CEO Dai Minato says Suntory’s purpose has always been grounded in giving back to society.

“We are delighted to partner with organisations that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people living with disability,” he says.  

“We hope to grow together, supporting programs that build real-world skills, confidence, and community connection, that break barriers for brighter futures.”

In Australia, the partnership with The Dylan Alcott Foundation, whose mission is to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for young Australians living with disability, will support programs and initiatives that help young people build confidence, fulfil their potential and pursue their goals across sport, education and vocational pathways. Suntory Oceania will deliver targeted grants for individuals and will join the Shift 20 Initiative as a Silver Member to support the advancement of disability representation in advertising.

In New Zealand, Suntory Oceania will support Recreate NZ, a leading not-for-profit organisation that delivers social, recreational and developmental programs for young adults living with intellectual disabilities. The partnership will fund the annual Youth Board Leadership program, deliver life-skills courses covering financial literacy, public transport, cooking and digital safety Moxie work-experience programs that create pathways into employment.

Beyond funding, Suntory employees across Australia and NZ will have opportunities to support these initiatives directly through volunteering, skills-based contributions and community involvement.