Community Sponsorship News

March 2007

Dancing man Martin aims high

A year ago athlete Scott Martin was the face of NAB; the "Dancing Man" who became a national sensation when he won the gold medal in the discus at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, in front of 90,000 fans at the MCG.

Win $500 for your community group

NAB is offering ten chances for you to win $500 for your favourite community group as part of its sponsorship of National Volunteer Week.

NAB employees support women's day

Some 8,000 NAB employees around the world took part in events to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, and donated more than $50,000 to UNIFEM, the United Nations' body that promotes and protects the equal rights of women; and local charities around Australia.

Sculpture by the Sea

Perth's popular Cottesloe beach was transformed into a stunning sculpture park last week as the annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibition was unveiled to the public.

Lions Youth of the Year Quest

NAB is proud to again be working with Lions Australia on the annual Lions Youth of the Year Quest. 

Nominate for arts award

Small business owners with a passion for arts and the community are being urged to nominate for the Australian Business Arts Foundation (ABAF) National Australia Bank SME Award.

Raelene leads volunteer awards

Former Olympian and National Trust Living Treasure Raelene Boyle will lead the 2007 NAB Volunteer Awards campaign to recognise best practice in Australian volunteering.

Fees cut for retirees

NAB is cutting banking fees for its Retirement Account customers.

Donate for cyclone relief in Western Australia

NAB is now accepting donations for the Cyclone George Relief Fund

NAB employer of choice for women

NAB is an Employer of Choice for Women, The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) has announced.

$14.1m community investment

NAB invested $14.1 million in Australian communities in 2006.

Enterprise loans launched

NAB has launched Microenterprise Loans - unsecured business loans for people on low incomes who have few or no avenues to access affordable business credit.

NAB supports International Women's Day

On Thursday 8 March, NAB is taking part in International Women’s Day (IWD). The day is about connecting women around the world, celebrating their achievements, and inspiring them to achieve their full potential.

Sculpting by the Sea in WA

Perth's popular Cottesloe beach will be transformed into a stunning sculpture park this month as the annual Sculptures by the Sea exhibition is unveiled to the public.