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ANZ today announced it has granted $389,450 through its Community Foundation, to 19 charitable organisations that are delivering projects to improve financial wellbeing, housing and environmental sustainability.
The Community Foundation is funded by ANZ employees, and for every dollar they contribute through the workplace giving program the Bank matches it with an additional two dollars. Since 1988, around 930 grants valued at more than $6.4 million have been distributed to groups across Australia.
Chair of the Foundation Sarah Stubbings said: “Each year I look forward to seeing the projects submitted by the charities, each of them aligning to our purpose of helping people and communities thrive, particularly in the areas of housing, financial wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
“It’s pleasing to see the total amount granted to the charities increase this year. It is great to see our ANZ people continuing to contribute some of their pay each fortnight to help fund these important projects and make a difference to the lives of many Australians,” Ms Stubbings said.
This year 19 grants were given, with the average recipient receiving $20,500. Five grants were in Victoria, three in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia, and one in both Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
State
Organisation
Project
Housing
$30,000.00
WA
Short Back and Sidewalks
Delivery of Australia's First Mobile Hairdressing service to support those experiencing homelessness
Other
$6,950.00
WA
Homestead For Youth
Provision of dog therapy for at-risk youth to support mental health outcomes
Environment
$24,000.00
WA
Carbon Positive Australia
Delivery of mini urban Miyawaki forests across Perth to combat urban heat
Environment
$15,000.00
VIC
Whittlesea Community Connections
Local community engagement program supporting conservation efforts at Whittlesea Community Farm
Financial Wellbeing
$22,000.00
VIC
Juno Services
Delivery of financial literacy and employment training to women escaping domestic violence; homelessness
Other
$20,000.00
VIC
Youth Live4Life
Delivery of suicide prevention and mental health education in Ballarat
Financial Wellbeing
$20,000.00
VIC
Anglicare Victoria
Delivering financial literacy education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families in Melbourne
Housing
$20,000.00
VIC
Anika Legal
Provision of legal support for people transitioning from homelessness into housing
Other
$30,000.00
TAS
Housing Choices Tasmania
Delivery of enhanced community green spaces for social housing tenants
Other
$10,500.00
SA
United Way South Australia Incorporated
Delivery of the Imagination Library early literacy program for vulnerable children
Environment
$20,000.00
SA
Foundation for Australia's Most Endangered Species Ltd (FAME)
Support for a program to reintroduce the Western Quolls & Phascogales into the Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges
Environment
$22,500.00
SA
Bush Heritage Australia
Support for the landscape rehydration of Boolcoomatta Station Reserve
Financial Wellbeing
$17,000.00
QLD
The Migrant Centre Organisation
Delivery of financial literacy training designed to support women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Other
$15,000.00
QLD
Baby Give Back
Ensuring disadvantaged families have access to safe bassinets or cots, which will help reduce the risk of SIDS
Environment
$25,000.00
QLD
Childhood Cancer Support
Greening of Brisbane housing that supports regional families receiving medical care
Housing
$23,500.00
NT
YWCA Australia
Upgrade of emergency accommodation for youth experiencing homelessness
Other
$20,000.00
NSW
Dandelion Support Network
Support for disadvantaged families to receive supports for their baby through the “Good Night, Sleep Tight” program
Financial Wellbeing
$28,000.00
NSW
Achieve Australia
Delivery of financial literacy training for people with an intellectual disability
Housing
$20,000.00
NSW
StreetWork Australia
Support for young people experiencing homelessness in Sydney
About ANZ Community Foundation: ANZ Community Foundation uses regular donations of ANZ Staff to provide grants to small yet impactful charities and organisations in local communities. The Foundation is a charitable trust funded by staff payroll donations and managed by ANZ staff – a National Advisory Board and State Committees. ANZ staff can join the Foundation and make regular donations from their pay which is matched by the bank at the rate of $2 for every dollar donated. ANZ covers all administration costs so donations are tripled and go straight to charities across Australia.
About ANZ Workplace Giving: Since inception, ANZ’s Workplace Giving program has distributed more than $22.4 million to our community partners. ANZ is a finalist in the 2022 Australian Workplace Giving Awards in the Best Employer Grants Program category. At the 2020 Workplace Giving Excellence Awards, ANZ won the Best Employer Response to a Crisis category and was recognised with Silver in the Most Innovative Charity & Employer Partnership together with The Smith Family.
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