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NAB is involved in community activities across Australia.
Here we look at our activities in Tasmania.
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Tasmanian Business Leaders Awards
The Australian Institute of Management (AIM), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) have developed the Tasmanian Business Leaders Awards. These awards recognise and celebrate the leadership and management achievements of business leaders and managers who have demonstrated excellence in the way in which they conduct their professional lives.
Last year, NAB supported the Business Leaders Award by sponsoring Owner Manager of the Year. This Award is for the business owner who also manages his/her enterprise. The nominees in this category are usually Owners, Co-owners, Sole Proprietors and Managing Partners.
Supporting grassroots AFL
NAB is proud to support the development of all Australian Rules Footballers from grassroots through to the elite level. One program that does this is NAB AFL Auskick. The NAB AFL Auskick program, for children aged 5-12, is managed by the community for the community, with both parents and volunteers getting involved. In Tasmania, there are over 150 NAB AFL Auskick centres with around 8,650 children participating.
In February, an AFL Community Camp was held by Hawthorn in Hobart and Launceston. As part of the AFL's Community Camp initiative, NAB AFL Auskick clinics were also held by the club. NAB representatives attended the clinics and ran a "NAB handball competition", with a signed NAB Sherrin as the prize. During NAB Cup, the Launceston community also played host to Hawthorn and Sydney on 17 February. At this game, footy fans had the opportunity to visit the NAB Zone, an interactive area where they could participate in kicking, handball activities and face painting.
Other programs that support junior development, are the NAB AFL Under 16 Championships and Under 18 Championships. At a junior football level NAB is also involved in a number of community programs including the NAB Club Recognition Award. This award recognises the junior football clubs responsible for the development of NAB AFL Rising Star Medal nominees and provides the clubs with financial and practical resources to continue the development of players.
Asthma Foundation of Tasmania
In May 2007, NAB employees contributed their own time to help the Asthma Foundation of Tasmania on their 'Whistle Day' tin collection day. The 'Whistle Day' raised $9,000 state wide. This money will help deliver emergency asthma management training, such as the Asthma Friendly Schools program to the local community.
AFL Tasmania Women's Grand Final & Variety Club
NAB was a major sponsor of this ladies networking function, which raised approximately $20,000 for the Variety Club of Tasmania. Functions were held in Hobart with approximately 365 guests and Launceston with approximately 250 guests.
Launceston Cycling Classic
In December, NAB sponsored the annual - Launceston Cycling Classic. Around 12,500 people attended the race on the day to watch riders such as Cadel Evans and other well know international riders race around the streets of Launceston.
The Chocolate Lovers Ball
In 2008, NAB will continue its support and involvement with 'The Chocolate Lovers Ball' which raises money for the 'Save the Children Fund'. With three employees on the volunteer committee, NAB provides ongoing support to help raise much needed funds. In 2007, the event raised $50,000.
Relay for Life
NAB is proud to support the annual Relay for Life raising money for the Cancer Council of Tasmania. Relay for Life is an outdoor overnight team event to raise funds for cancer support and information services in our community. NAB staff members volunteered their time to participate in the walk along with 150 other teams who all contributed to raising over $1,000,000 for Tasmania's Cancer Council in 2008.
No Interest Loan Schemes (NILS®)
Developed by Good Shepherd, NILS is a community based micro-credit scheme that has been running for 26 years. The loans enable people on low incomes to purchase essential household goods such as refrigerators and washing machines.
Currently, there are over 280 NILS programs Australia-wide and NAB has committed funding to continue the expansion of this program nationally.
NAB Agribusiness Awards for Excellence
In October 2007, the 12th NAB Agribusiness Awards for Excellence winners were announced. These awards are held annually, acknowledging individuals and organisations that operate in the food, fibre, beverage and agribusiness industries across Australia.
The winners of the 2007 NAB Agribusiness Awards for Excellence covered the full gamut of primary producers, their suppliers and leaders.
Applications for this year's Awards open in July.
British Council - Realise your Dream
NAB is in its fourth year as principal sponsor with the British Council Australia's Realise Your Dream program. This annual event sees six young Australians (aged under 30) win the opportunity to work with a mentor in their creative field such as fashion, film, script or visual art.
Last year, over 600 entries were received and the winners were Omar Musa - rapper/journalist, Rebecca Parker - writer/director, Katrina Schwarz - editor/art writer/curator Jess Scully - editor/journalist, Anna Barnes - playwright and Stephen Gilchrist - art curator.
Nominations for the 2008 program close on 30 June 2008. For further information visit www.realiseyourdream.org.au.
Better Buddies Program
As major sponsor of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's Better Buddies anti-bullying program, NAB is helping to build safe and caring school communities.
With support from NAB, six primary schools in Tasmania are incorporating this new program into their schools in 2008. These schools are Bowen Road Primary School, Glenorchy Primary School, Green Point Primary School, Hilliard Christian School, Huonville Primary School and Molesworth Primary School.
Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation
Since 2001, NAB has been working with the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) to help find an early detection test for this disease. As the Founding Partner of OCRF, NAB is involved in a number of initiatives over the year to raise funds for this important research.
During August and September, NAB promotes the Silver Ribbon campaign nationally and in 2007 this saw NAB raising $670,000 for research into an early detection test.
NAB Solstice Antarctica
In June last year as part of the Antarctic Midwinter Festival in Hobart, the NAB Solstice Antarctica was held. This three day event is a uniquely Tasmanian celebration of winter including arts, science, entertainment, food and music.
The Royal Hobart Show
From 24 - 27 October last year, The Royal Hobart Show was held with the support of NAB. The show is the biggest community event in Tasmania, attracting over 50,000 visitors every year who come to get a taste of what rural communities have to offer. During the show, the main arena was transformed into the NAB Arena and NAB staff also volunteered.
Dairy Business of the Year Awards
For the second year, NAB is holding the Dairy Business of the Year awards in association with Red Sky Agricultural, Intelact Australia and Dairy Australia. The awards recognise the best dairy farmers throughout Tasmania, Victoria, southern NSW, South Australia and Western Australia.
All finalists will participate in a one day conference and awards dinner in early June that looks at the ways to profitably develop a farm business. The overall winners will receive a trip to New Zealand to visit a select group of dairy farmers.
NAB Sheikh Fehmi El-Imam Scholarship
The inaugural NAB Sheikh Fehmi El-Imam Scholarship is designed to strengthen the links between NAB and the Muslim community. The scholarship enables an undergraduate student to continue their post graduate studies in finance and economics here in Australia or at an overseas university. As well as the scholarship, the winner receives potential employment opportunities with NAB for 12 months during or at the conclusion of their studies.
After a lengthy application and judging process, Imran K. Lum from Victoria, was awarded the NAB Sheikh Fehmi El-Imam Scholarship in 2007.
Cricket North West
Cricket North West (CNW) is one of the three key regional turf cricket competitions that comprise the Tasmanian Cricket Association (TCA). NAB's support assists in promoting and administering this senior turf cricket competition and the Junior Colts competition. These competitions are vital in providing the junior cricketers a pathway to progress into senior ranks and into the sole turf cricket competition in the region. The next step from Cricket North West is selection to play for Tasmania.
Youth of the Year - Lions Australia
In 2008, NAB continues its association with Lions Australia and its annual public speaking competition - Lions Youth of the Year Quest. NAB participates in this event by providing judges at the District and State level of the competition.
Across Australia around 2500 students aged 16-18 compete, with the Quest providing young people with skills and experience they can use both in their personal and professional lives. The national winner will also attend the World Youth Forum.
This year's winner will be announced at the Lion's annual conference this month.
Microenterprise Loans
In July 2007, NAB launched its Microenterprise Loans throughout Australia. These unsecured, low interest loans of between $500 and $20,000 are for people who are financially disadvantaged and have few or no avenues to access affordable credit but who have a sound business idea. The three year loans are available for both start up and existing businesses.
For applicants starting a business, NAB also provides access to business skills training and advice during the first year of operation.
Reach
Reach is an organisation dedicated to helping our youth regardless of their background, gain self-belief by providing them with support and connecting them with each other.
Through NAB's support, programs are run across Australia for teenagers aged 13-18 years. This month, Teacher Training programs will be run in Launceston and Hobart. This program provides teachers and youth professionals with skills (engagement, emotional intelligence) not covered by formal teacher training.
The Australian Ballet
As Lead Sponsor of The Australian Ballet, NAB is helping to make ballet more accessible to a greater number of Australians. In September 2008, NAB's Dance the Dream initiative will visit Devonport, Hobart and Launceston. Dance the Dream is where a principal artist from The Australian Ballet visits local ballet schools and provides students with some valuable techniques and tips for their ballet.
Australian Business Arts Foundation
Since 2005, NAB has supported the Australian Business Arts Foundation that promotes private sector support for the arts. As part of NAB's involvement, NAB is the category sponsor of the National Australia Bank SME Award for businesses with less than 200 employees partnering with an arts organisation.
Last September, the awards evening was held with B&E Ltd and The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra winning the Tasmanian state award. The national winner was Port Adelaide Football Club and the Australian Festival for Young People from South Australia.
Nominations for this year close on 16 May. For further information visit www.abaf.org.au/awards.
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