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The National Australia Bank (NAB) today announced a three-year sponsorship with Macquarie University's Department of Sport and Recreation.
Set to commence in January 2006, NAB will contribute to supporting sport and recreation for over 28,000 students.
"NAB has enjoyed a long term relationship with the Macquarie University that spans over three decades and this initiative paves the way for an even greater contribution to campus life," said Deidre Anderson, CEO of Macquarie University Sport and Recreation. The innovative partnership has the potential to deliver over $240,000 of funding injected into sport and recreation over the next three years.
"With the introduction of Voluntary Student Unionism on the horizon, this type of support will be crucial for the sustainability of sport services and facilities," she said.
George Frazis, Executive General Manager for NAB's Business and Private Banking, said: "This is one of a number of major sporting partnerships undertaken by the NAB whose other partners include Socceroos, the Australian Football League (AFL) and the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
"These sponsorships are about being an active member of the community and adding value.
"We're dedicated to helping our customers, be they students or staff, fulfil their aspirations. And we have the right ingredients for success - great people providing great products and services to great customers.
"We listen to them and share our understanding, knowledge, skills and experience to help them succeed - with that we call 'the National advantage'. We also work closely with our retail, financial planning, agribusiness and private banking specialists to ensure customers receive all the help they need across all aspects of their life - from one easy to access point of contact.
"NAB is one of the leading banks in the education sector and our long-standing commitment to the sector is further demonstrated by the quality of our leading and comprehensive business banking products and services we provide," he said.
With the partnership set to take effect from 1 January 2006, Macquarie University Sport and Recreation has already made plans for how the funding will be dispersed across its many service areas including the soon the be constructed Sports and Aquatic Centre and the Sports Fields Master Plan.
About NAB Business and Private Banking
The National Australia Bank employs over 5,650 business banking specialists and 450 financial planners and specialists at over 158 business banking centres Australia wide. It is one of the market leaders in providing business banking services to Australian business. For further information visit http://www.nab.com.au/Business_Solutions
For further media information, please contact:
NAB Corporate Affairs Macquarie University Sport and Recreation
John Fergusson Rachel Blackadder
Tel: (03) 8634 3845 Tel: (02) 9850 7647
Mob: 0407 826 952 Mobile: 0425 260 376
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