Community News Archive 2009
The most recent community and sponsorship news appears below:
NAB's Reconciliation progress (December 09)
National Australia Bank’s second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was launched on Wednesday 2 December 2009 by NAB Group CEO, Cameron Clyne.
One program, 1800 loans, $5M (November 09)
StepUP, the award-winning not-for-profit low-interest loans program designed by NAB and Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service is celebrating its fifth birthday and 1800th loan.
Inspiring young Australians to Dance the Dream (October 09)
NAB and The Australian Ballet have been busy recently, hosting workshops with local ballet schools around Australia following NAB’s inaugural Dance the Dream competition.
Federal Government supports NAB microfinance programs (October 09)
The Federal Government has announced a commitment of $18.5 million in funding to Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service and over 300 community agencies to grow three NAB supported microfinance programs for financially vulnerable Australians.
Loan launches Yeppoon artist (September 09)
Relatively new to the commercial art industry, up-and-coming Yeppoon artist Jet James is showing that when the business and creative worlds collide, the results can be life-changing.
Fairer lending in the fringe update (September 09)
NAB's Small Loans Pilot continues to test the cost of offering short-term, small personal loans in the fringe credit market.
StepUP, AddsUP, Up North (September 09)
National Australia Bank (NAB) is committed to making borrowing and saving more achievable goals for people experiencing financial disadvantage.
NAB Indigenous Advisory Group (August 09)
NAB has created an Indigenous Advisory Group to provide external governance on NAB’s engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people.
Indigenous employees on the record (August 09)
National Australia Bank (NAB) and the Diversity Council Australia (DCA) have released a joint report that investigates employment initiatives from the perspective of Indigenous employees in the corporate sector.
Doing the right thing (August 09)
National Australia Bank has been working to improve its relationships with its customers and the community.
Subscribe to A Little Word from NAB (August 09)
Stay up-to-date with NAB's work in the community via "A little word from NAB".
TCU sponsors Garma (August 09)
With support from the National Australia Bank, the Traditional Credit Union (TCU) is sponsoring the Garma Festival, Australia’s premier Indigenous event held annually in the Northern Territory.
Growing the NILS footprint (July 2009)
NAB has released a new report “Growing the NILS footprint” detailing the history of its support for the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS®*) managed by Good Shepherd Youth & Family Services.
Bush foods taste success (July 2009)
Curried crocodile, kangaroo lasagne, and emu risotto are all on the menu thanks to a bush foods enthusiast Suzanne Grech and a program that supports the participation of Indigenous people in enterprises.
NAB supports emerging Indigenous leaders (July 2009)
NAB is funding 20 Indigenous Leadership Scholarships in a joint initiative with the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre (AILC).
NAB expands no interest loan scheme (June 2009)
The unique No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS®) program - Australia’s largest micro-credit program - is set to expand its network and over time, treble the number of interest-free loans currently offered to Australians living on low incomes.
A new savings plan – it all AddsUP (June 2009)
NAB and Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service have launched an innovative matched-savings program for Australians living on low incomes.
Latest NAB Community Grants (June 2009)
NAB actively encourages its employees to use their paid volunteer leave to support non-profit organisations in their communities. As an added bonus, NAB employees can also nominate the community group where they have volunteered for a $2000 NAB Community Grant.
NAB expands no interest loan scheme (June 2009)
The unique No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS®) program - Australia’s largest micro-credit program - is set to expand its network and over time, treble the number of interest-free loans currently offered to Australians living on low incomes.
Sculpture by the Sea (May 2009)
In 2009, NAB is proud to be Co-Principal Sponsor of Sculpture by the Sea in Bondi and Cottesloe for the third consecutive year.
NAB and the Sydney Opera House - giving to those that give so much (April 2009)
NAB, together with Sydney Opera House and The Balnaves Foundation hosted a number of Community Partners at a special performance of Le Grand Cirque on Thursday 15 January, allowing members of the community who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend performances at the Sydney Opera House to experience a truly magnificent event.
Small loans – read our 2nd report (April 2009)
NAB's Small Loans Pilot continues to test the cost of offering short-term, small personal loans in the fringe credit market.
GOLD for NAB's community products (March 2009)
NAB provides some of the best socially responsible products for financially disadvantaged people according to Money Magazine's 'Best of the Best Awards 2009' announced in Sydney this week.
Volunteering with extras (February 2009)
Melbourne's Emerging Writers Festival is one of 300 community organisations that have experienced the benefits of NAB’s volunteering program.
International Women’s Day 2009 (February 2009)
On Sunday 8 March, women around the globe will again unite for International Women’s Day: Helping women develop, grow and achieve. This day celebrates the achievements of women and inspires them to achieve their full potential.
NAB employees embrace volunteering (February 2009)
An independent survey has confirmed that NAB employees see volunteering as an integral part of NAB’s working culture, the most important community initiative; and a key contributor to company pride.
GOLD for NAB's community products (January 2009)
NAB provides some of the best socially responsible products for financially disadvantaged people according to Money Magazine's 'Best of the Best Awards 2009' announced in Sydney this week
