Our involvement in Samoa

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

• Samoa Rugby Union 
• Children's Ward at the National Hospital
• Aunty Lanu's Diabetes Fund
• South Pacific Business Development Awards
• Rotaract Club of Apia
• The Teuila Festival and Samoa Tourism Authority
• Samoa Victims Support Group and Red Cross of Samoa
• Rotary 5000 - proactive health screening and National Kidney Foundation of Samoa
• Miss Samoa Pageant and The Tiapapata Art Centre
• Mapuifagalele Home for the Elderly
• Samoa National Council of Disabilities and Loto Taumafai Disabled School
• Special Needs Children's Sports Day and Special Olympics - Samoan Team 
• Samoa International Game Fishing Association and Samoa Netball Association

Westpac in the community

Our employees are eligible to take one Community Volunteering Leave day each year. In practical terms, they have helped by participating in various 'Clean Up' campaigns in the local area.

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 and primary school scholarships

In celebration of the centenary of International Women's Day in 2011, we launched The Westpac Women's Education Grants, which gives 2 girls/women each an opportunity to further their education with financial support from Westpac.

There are 2 categories of Grants available: high school/secondary college girl (WST 3500) and female tertiary student/adult worker (WST 7500).

We also award up to 35 school children with full scholarships each year.

Old PCs put to good use

Westpac Bank Samoa donates old personal computers that have been reconditioned to select community organisations and charities. 

Our sustainability performance

Being part of The Westpac Group, means 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 about our sponsorships and community involvement activities, contact Tia Collins on (685) 66119 or email tiacollins@westpac.com.au