Our involvement in Fiji

Our role in the Pacific is more than just providing banking and financial services. It's about being part of the stability and security of a sound financial system, playing an integral role in the local economy and contributing to the social and environmental well-being of local communities.

Sponsorships and community involvement

• Awards: Fiji Tourism Excellence Awards, Fiji Exporter of the Year Awards - Westpac Service Award
• Bula Fiji Tourism Exchange & Tourism Action Group
• Fiji Australia Business Council Forum & Fiji Initiative Business Council Symposium
• Leadership Fiji Program   
• Yellow Ribbon Program  
• United Blind Persons Fiji
• Fiji Disabled Association
• Kidney Foundation
• Fiji Cancer Society  
• Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation  
• White Ribbon Initiative

Westpac in the community

Our branches actively participate in Fun Dress Friday's, a monthly fundraising day to support select local charities. Our branch employees are also involved within their local communities for a range of charity work.

Financial literacy

As Australia's first bank and one of the most sustainable banks in the world, we recognise that we have a role to play to help local communities better manage their money.

In 2008 we launched our Financial First Steps - our financial literacy workshops for school students and community groups. They're run by our trained local employees and teach participants basic money management and budgeting skills.

We also run small business workshops covering a variety of subjects for owners and employees new to the business environment. One workshop, the Introduction to Financial Management, is designed to help participants assess the financial health of a business. Special female-only workshops of this course are also held as part of our focus on women in business.

The Westpac Women's Education Grants

In celebration of the centenary of International Women's Day, we launched The Westpac Women's Education Grants, which gives 3 girls/women each an opportunity to further their education with financial support from Westpac.

There are 3 categories of Grants available: primary school girl (FJ$500), high school/secondary college girl (FJ$1300) and female tertiary student/adult worker (FJ$3500).

Our sustainability performance

Being part of The Westpac Group,means we are also members of - or signatories to - a number of multi-stakeholder and international organisations and agreements dedicated to raising corporate responsibility performance.

Like to know more?

To find out about our sponsorships and community involvement activities, contact Janine Penjueli, Marketing Manager on (679) 312 7627 or email jpenjueli@westpac.com.au