October 2008
Community newsletter out now
NAB's community newsletter "A little word from NAB" has gone from strength to strength with now over 3000 subscribers.
Community Report
NAB's Community Advisory Council (CAC) has released its second annual report on its activities. The CAC was formed in 2006 to ensure a greater level of response and accountability to the community from NAB and its management.
Small loans pilot on track
In May 2008, NAB launched the small loans pilot as an extension of its microfinance program to address financial exclusion.
NAB Congratulates Bevan Mailman
NAB would like to congratulate the 2008 winner of the NAB Indigenous MBA Scholarship - Bevan Mailman.
Sculptures by the Sea, Bondi
In our third year as Co-Principal Sponsor, NAB is proud to be involved with Sculptures by the Sea Bondi 2008.
Andrew Demetriou joins NAB council
National Australia Bank has appointed Andrew Demetriou, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Football League (AFL), to its Community Advisory Council. The Council provides a forum with community organisations and is an avenue for NAB to keep in touch with community issues facing the bank in Australia.
$21.5 million invested in community
Investing in communities (also known as Corporate Community Investment, or CCI) encompasses all forms of company support including charitable donations, community projects, employer supported volunteering, community sponsorships and gifts in-kind.
NAB walks with fundraising duo to beat cancer
NAB's Paul Batfay and his cousin Geoff Davidson are two men who like to take life in their stride. When contemplating how they could make a meaningful contribution to the fight against cancer, the two adventurous cousins decided to put their bodies on the line and walk the 325km journey from Canberra to Sydney.
$100 million boost to microenterprise
Through its Microenterprise Loans pilot, NAB has assisted people on low incomes get a head start in a business environment where there are few or no avenues to access affordable business credit.
NAB's commitment to education
The Schools First program goes to the core of NAB’s philosophy to foster meaningful partnerships in the community it operates in.
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