– $73,000 in funding available for South Australia, Northern Territory and
Tasmania not-for-profit organisations with big ideas for social change

– Applications close Tuesday 24th March 2015

Westpac Foundation is reminding community groups, social enterprises and any
other not-for-profit organisations that applications for the 2015 Westpac Foundation
Community Grants Program will close on Tuesday 24th March 2015.

There are 7 Westpac Foundation Community Grants available to eligible not-forprofit
organisations in South Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania, offering a
total funding boost of up to $73,000. Community organisatons that address social
disadvantage and help to create better futures like for youth at risk, people living with
a disability, Indigenous Australians and refugees can apply now via the Westpac
Foundation website at www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/westpac-foundation/.

This is Westpac Foundation’s largest Community Grants program to date, with a
total of $800,000 to be awarded in funding to local not-for-profit organisations. Each
organisation can apply for a boost of up to $10,000.

Since 1999, Westpac Foundation has been supporting Australian communities
through grants worth more than $28 million to more than 300 not-for-profit
organisations. With over 2.5 million Australians living below the poverty line,
Westpac Foundation recognises that support from the private sector is critical.

Westpac Group Executive of Retail & Business Banking and Westpac Foundation
Board Trustee, Jason Yetton said, “We have a long and proud history of supporting
those who need it most in our communities. By partnering with the Westpac
Foundation, we are able to support innovative social programs that have the
potential to achieve real change and improve the lives of those who are facing
disadvantage.”

“We are also proud to this year provide Community Grants recipients with nonfinancial
support, leveraging the skills and expertise of the Westpac Group for the
benefit of our grantees. This will include capability-building opportunities like
mentoring and financial education. We know that organisations really benefit and
prosper when they have this combined support,” said Mr Yetton.

Applicants will be assessed by Westpac Foundation in partnership with Westpac
employees. Recipients will then be approved by the Westpac Foundation Board and
announced in June 2015.

ABOUT WESTPAC FOUNDATION:

Westpac Foundation is a charitable organisation that invests in enterprises taking a
fresh approach to addressing social problems, borrowing the best from business to
create more opportunity for Australia’s most disadvantaged. While being
independent, the Foundation considers The Westpac Group to be its greatest
supporter. Since 1999, The Westpac Foundation has granted more than $28 million
to more than 300 not-for-profit organisations and remains steadfast in its goal to be a
catalyst for improving community wellbeing in Australia.

www.westpac.com.au
Stephanie Williams