Our involvement in the Cook 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 wellbeing of local communities.

Sponsorships and community involvement

• Red Cross People Saver Partnership – First Aid in Primary Schools
• Revive the Children’s Ward (Kid-Zone) at Rarotonga Hospital
• The Rarotonga Triathlon
• National Environment Services Environment Week
• Rarotonga Rotary Club
• The Round Raro Road Race
• Lagoon Day – Promoting Lagoon Preservation Awareness
• Aitutaki and Rarotonga Sailing Clubs
• 2011 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards
• Ministry of Education - Australian Mathematics Competition

Westpac in the community

Our employees are eligible to take one Community Volunteering Leave day each year. In practical terms, they launched a 'greening' initiative which has helped reduced the carbon footprint for Westpac in Rarotonga. This effort involves introducing timers on air-conditioners, upgrading printers and improved controls for ordering stationary and more.

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 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.

Our sustainability performance

Being part of The Westpac Group, means that 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 Melanie Biggs on (682) 22014 or email mbiggs@westpac.com.au