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Meet Damian Meduri 龘明, 2016 Westpac Asian Exchange Scholar. Damian leads the NSW Government's work managing the state's relationship with Greater China, collaborating with government, industry and international partners to promote the best of NSW on the global stage. As Australia navigates a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, leaders who can build meaningful connections across the Asia-Pacific region are more important than ever. If you're passionate about strengthening Australia's engagement with Asia and creating positive change, applications for the Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship are now open. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gA3iFzGx Adelaide University The Australian National University Monash University Murdoch University QUT (Queensland University of Technology) RMIT University University of Melbourne UNSW The University of Queensland University of Sydney University of Tasmania University of Technology Sydney The University of Western Australia University of Wollongong Western Sydney University #WestpacScholar #AustraliaAsiaFellowship #AsiaPacificLeadership

Some of the best career moves happen before you've even finished your degree. Today Westpac Scholars is launching a brand new scholarship, the Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship valued at $20,000. This scholarship helps final year STEM undergrads build the leadership skills, networks and perspectives to take their next step in tech. That's a nine-month leadership and immersive tech experience worth $15,000, plus $5,000 in flexible funding, and a lifelong place in the W100 Scholars Network. Want to find out more? Register for the Information Session webinar at 3.30pm on 21 October 2026: https://lnkd.in/gNBivDgJ Applications close 10 December 2026. 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g62X2gFA #WestpacScholars #TechFutures #Scholarship Murdoch University QUT (Queensland University of Technology) RMIT University Western Sydney University University of Wollongong University of Technology Sydney

Creating change can start with something as simple as making a sandwich 🥪 Westpac employees joined Eat Up Australia founder and Westpac Scholar, Lyndon Galea, at our Kent Street office for a volunteering session as part of our Doubling Down on Education campaign. Together, teams prepared sandwiches that will be delivered to students experiencing food insecurity across Australia. When children arrive at school fed, they're better able to focus on learning, build confidence and reach their potential. At Westpac, we're committed to helping more young Australians unlock their potential through education. That's why we're giving our people practical ways to get involved and help remove barriers to learning for young Australians in their local communities. #DoublingDownOnEducation #Education

Nine months. Four countries. One world-class leadership opportunity. Pack your bags, your next adventure starts now! Applications are now open for the Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship, a unique nine-month leadership experience designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students already engaging with Asia. This is your ticket to: 🌏 Explore Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam as part of our two immersive in-country programs 🚀 Unlock opportunities in global trade, tech, leadership and innovation ✨ Emerge ready to lead in business, government, and community roles with a deep understanding of Asia’s role in Australia’s future. Ready for an experience that could change the course of your career? Apply now or nominate someone who should: https://lnkd.in/gA3iFzGx #WestpacScholar #AustraliaAsia #Scholarship #AsiaPacific Adelaide University The Australian National University Monash University Murdoch University QUT (Queensland University of Technology) RMIT University University of Melbourne UNSW The University of Queensland University of Sydney University of Tasmania University of Technology Sydney The University of Western Australia University of Wollongong Western Sydney University

It’s International Literacy Day, and what better day to announce the inaugural recipients of Westpac Foundation’s* Education Grants. Recent NAPLAN results show too many Australian children are still not meeting expected benchmarks in reading and maths and the challenges can be even greater for kids in remote and regional areas. That's why Westpac Foundation is awarding $1.2 million over two years to 10 organisations helping improve education outcomes for children across Australia. From literacy and numeracy programs to initiatives addressing systemic barriers to educational opportunity, these organisations are helping more children build the foundations they need to learn, participate and succeed. One of this year's recipients is Story Factory, which will partner with Shalvey Public School in Western Sydney to deliver creative writing programs that strengthen literacy, confidence and engagement in learning. Watch the video below to see how Story Factory is helping children find their voice through storytelling and build the skills and confidence to thrive at school and beyond. Congratulations to our inaugural grant recipients: Story Factory AAMT Ltd. Dymocks Children's Charities Adelaide Crows Foundation Education Equity Alliance The Pyjama Foundation Mornington Peninsula Foundation Ear Foundation Australia Learning Creates Australia Impact Teaching Group Dr Michele Bruniges AO Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gs9iSnfc *Westpac Foundation incorporates St.George Foundation, BankSA Foundation and Bank of Melbourne Foundation. #InternationalLiteracyDay #WestpacFoundation #Education #CommunityImpact #DoublingDownOnEducation

This National Literacy and Numeracy Week, we're Doubling Down on Education by celebrating the people making education more accessible, inclusive and impactful for young Australians. Samantha Devlin, a 2020 Westpac Social Change Fellow and Founder of The Careers Department, is working to level the playing field by connecting young people with industry experiences and future-focused skills. Through free, curriculum-aligned programs, virtual work experiences and career learning resources, The Careers Department enables students to explore future pathways and build the skills, confidence and networks they need to navigate life beyond the classroom. Check out her story below. #DoublingDownOnEducation #WestpacScholars #NationalLiteracyAndNumeracyWeek #SocialChangeFellow

Did you know 1 in 3 Aussie kids aren't meeting literacy and numeracy benchmarks? Potential exists everywhere. But for too many kids the chance to build essential skills doesn't. Alongside our Foundations, we're doubling down on education, helping create more opportunities for young people to learn, grow and make a positive impact. From primary school kids to postgrads, and leaders of tomorrow.

The latest NAPLAN results tell a familiar story. A child's educational opportunities are still too often influenced by their postcode. While many students are achieving strong outcomes, the gap between those with the most support and those facing the greatest barriers remains persistent. That's why Westpac invests in programs and partnerships that help create more opportunities through education. We know that potential exists everywhere, and access to quality education can open doors, build confidence and create opportunities that last a lifetime. Addressing education outcomes is a complex challenge, and one that requires organisations to work together. Through our partnership with Australian Schools Plus, we're supporting schools and communities to help more young Australians reach their potential, regardless of their postcode. Schools Plus CEO, Sherrill Nixon, has shared her thoughtful perspective on the latest NAPLAN results and the work still ahead: https://lnkd.in/gP8DjWMR #Education #Literacy #Numeracy #Westpac #WestpacFoundation

For Westpac Future Leader, Harry Robertson, improving transplant medicine isn't just a research challenge. It's personal.   Growing up, he watched his father work as a transplant coordinator, making life-changing calls to people receiving an organ transplant. Those experiences shaped Harry's understanding of both the promise and the complexity of transplantation. Today, is using AI and data science to help clinicians detect organ rejection faster, with the potential to improve outcomes for patients and support better clinical decision-making. 👉 Read Harry's story in One Thousand, our digital magazine celebrating 1,000 Westpac Scholars and the impact they're creating across Australia: https://lnkd.in/gb9_EbDd 👉 Ready to take your impact further? Applications for the 2027 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship are closing soon. If you're commencing postgraduate study and ready to drive positive change, apply now to receive up to $120k in leadership development opportunities and international experiences: https://lnkd.in/gD-nuJiP University of Sydney #WestpacScholars #FutureLeaders #Research #1000Scholars #Scholarship