Initiatives
Sparke Helmore is committed to contributing to industry initiatives and community activities.
ACC Sponsorship
Sparke Helmore is proud to sponsor the "Government Lawyer of the Year" award at the ACC Australia In-house Lawyer Awards. Read more.
Charter for the Advancement of Women
Sparke Helmore is a signatory to the Law Society of New South Wales' Charter for the Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession, which assists legal practices to develop workplace cultures that promote diversity and inclusion, resulting in better business outcomes for firms, the legal profession and the community as a whole. Read more.
Global Insurance Law Connect
Sparke Helmore Lawyers is proud to be a member of Global Insurance Law Connect (GILC) and the sole Australian representative firm. Read more.
In Kind Report
Sparke Helmore's In Kind social sustainability report FY2022/2023 looks at some of the fantastic community projects we've been involved in and provides an update on our pro bono contribution since we became a signatory to the National Pro Bono Target.
NSCA partnership
Sparke Helmore Lawyers is proud to be a platinum partner of the National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) Foundation. Read more.
Our Community Program
We take our contributions to the community seriously. Since 2004, we have dedicated significant resources to making a difference for people, charities and the not-for-profit sector. Read more.
Our Pro Bono Practice
Through our Pro Bono Practice, Sparke Helmore recognises and acts on its ethical obligation to enhance access to justice for disadvantaged individuals and support our not-for-profit (NFP) clients with their legal needs. Read more.
Six Degrees
The Six Degrees network aims to encourage, motivate, and support Sparke Helmore's diverse employee and client community. Read more.
Sparke Helmore Newcastle City Triathlon
We have been the proud sponsor of the Sparke Helmore Newcastle City Triathlon for 30 years. This great community sporting event has raised in excess of $450,000 for various local charities and sporting groups. Read more.
Summary of fundraising legislation
To assist charities, we have prepared a table summarising the existing fundraising legislation which will provide a useful starting point for organisations that engage in charitable fundraising to consider how to ensure compliance in each state or territory in which they undertake fundraising activities. Read more.
Supply Nation
Sparke Helmore is proud to be a member of Supply Nation, Australia's leading database of verified Indigenous businesses. Read more.
Workers' Compensation guides
Sparke Helmore's Statutory Lines Insurance team is pleased to provide a range of workers' compensation guides for each Australian jurisdiction. Read more.