Our involvement in the Solomon Islands

Our role in the Pacific is more than just providing banking and financial services. It's about being part of the stability and security of a sound financial system, playing an integral role in the local economy and contributing to the social and environmental well-being of local communities.

Sponsorships and community involvement 

• Rotary Club of Honiara  
• Commercial Bankers Association
• World Vision

Active in the community

Our employees are eligible to take 1 Community Volunteering Leave day each year supporting a cause of their choice.

Employees also provide ongoing support and assistance to various charities through 'Piggy Bank' donations whilst promoting saving in the local community.

Financial literacy

As Australia's first bank and one of the most sustainable banks in the world, we recognise that we have a role to play to help local communities better manage their money.

In 2008 we launched our Financial First Steps - our financial literacy workshops for school students and community groups. They're run by our trained local employees and teach participants basic money management and budgeting skills.

The Westpac Women's Education Grants

In celebration of the centenary of International Women's Day in 2011, we launched The Westpac Women's Education Grants, which gives 3 girls/women each an opportunity to further their education with financial support from Westpac. 

There are 3 categories of Grants available: primary school girl (SBD850), high school/secondary college girl (SBD3850) and female tertiary student/adult worker (SBD4500).

Our sustainability performance

Being part of The Westpac Group, we are also members of - or signatories to - a number of multi-stakeholder and international organisations and agreements  dedicated to raising corporate responsibility performance.

Like to know more?

To find out more about our sponsorships and community involvement activities, contact Kutila Pinto on (677) 749 6723 or email kutilap@westpac.com.au