2016 Media Releases

St.George Foundation grants over $1 million to children’s charities

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

St.George Foundation is pleased to announce grants worth more than $1 million to support 29 small community organisations across Australia to help provide a brighter future for children in need.

St.George Bank invests $10 million in the West

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

St.George Bank is investing $10 million in Western Sydney, including in updating its branch network, as it continues its commitment to support economic growth in the area and to provide greater accessibility for customers.

St.George provides disaster relief package for customers impacted by Forbes flooding

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

St.George today announced that its Disaster Relief Package is available to customers affected by the flooding in Forbes, Central West NSW.

St.George Foundation provides support to young people in Inner Sydney

Friday, 2 September 2016

Surry Hills-based community organisation The Girls & Boys Brigade has received a grant of $41,106 to support young people aged between 11 and 18 years who often experience significant socio-economic challenges in their lives.

Byron Youth Service receives grant of $48,100 for school children

Thursday, 1 September 2016

Thanks to St.George Foundation, Byron Bay based community organisation Byron Youth Service has received a grant of $48,100 to fund their Keeping Youth in Study (KYS) program to help students who are at risk of disengagement with education and schooling.

Emotions run high for first home buyers

Wednesday, 31 August 2016

More than 70% of Australian first home buyers become emotionally invested during their home buying journey, according to research commissioned by St.George Bank.

Grant for art therapy lessons for local children

Monday, 29 August 2016

Hillcrest-based community organisation Logan West Community Artshare Alliance has received a grant of $14,100 from St.George Foundation to facilitate art therapy lessons for local children living with a disability.

ESL Australia partners with St. George Bank for National Championship

Tuesday, 23 August 2016

ESL Australia, the local division of the world's largest esports company, today announced St.George Bank as the inaugural Presenting Partner for Season Two of ESL’s National Championships in Australia and New Zealand.

St.George provides assistance to Mr Fluffy homeowners

Tuesday, 2 August 2016

St.George Bank announced today that it is committed to helping customers who are impacted by the NSW Government Buyback Scheme of houses affected by Mr Fluffy loose fill asbestos insulation.

St.George reduces interest rates and boosts deposit rates

Tuesday, 2 August 2016

St.George Bank today announced a reduction in interest rates across a range of variable lending products for home owners and small businesses, while increasing a range of term deposit rates for savings customers.

First home buyers rank value growth more important than proximity for house price growth, according to researched commissioned by St. George Bank. 

Monday, 18 July 2016

Freshwater-based community organisation Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation has received a grant of $42,500 to implement a program to support children affected by Sanfilippo Syndrome and their families, thanks to St.George Foundation.

Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation receives $42,500 to support children affected by rare childhood disease

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Freshwater-based community organisation Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation has received a grant of $42,500 to implement a program to support children affected by Sanfilippo Syndrome and their families, thanks to St.George Foundation.

St.George Foundation lends a helping hand to young Indigenous Australians

Wednesday, 22 June 2016

Pagewood-based community organisation, First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation has received a grant of $48,600 to run a series of leadership programs to help Indigenous youth develop their skills and confidence, thanks to the St.George Foundation.

$400,000 in grants help make a difference in children's lives

Wednesday, 8 June 2016

St.George Foundation will grant more than $400,000 to support 12 small community organisations across Australia to provide a brighter future for children in need, in the latest funding round for the Foundation.

St George provides disaster relief package for customers impacted by the East Coast low severe weather event

Tuesday, 7 June 2016

St.George today announced that its Disaster Relief Package is available to customers suffering hardship following the East Coast Low severe weather event last weekend.

Five Australian businesses each win $25,000 grants from St.George to kick-start their start-up

Thursday, 26 May 2016

St.George Bank today announced the five Australian businesses that have each received $25,000 cash grants to help turn their business idea into reality. The winners were awarded the grants after each delivering a ‘fast pitch’ at this week’s TEDxSydney conference held at the Sydney Opera House.

St.George cuts business and home loan interest rate

Tuesday, 3 May 2016

St.George Bank today announced a reduction in its variable home loan (owner occupied) and residential investment property loan rates by 0.25%. It also announced a reduction in variable rate small business loans by 0.25%. The effective date is 23 May, 2016.

66% of first home buyers team up to purchase their property

Thursday, 18 April 2016

More than six out of ten Australian first home buyers (66%) have joined forces with their partner, family or friend to purchase their first property, according to new research by St.George Bank. 

St.George Barangaroo branch shines bright with 6 Star Green Star rating

Thursday, 14 April 2016

St.George Bank is inviting local businesses around Australia to take part in its annual Kick Start Your Start-Up Grants program, with a total of $100,000 to be awarded to entrepreneurs to help turn their business dreams into reality.

St.George backs entrepreneurs and start-ups with $100,000 cash injection

Monday, 15 February 2016

St.George Bank is inviting local businesses around Australia to take part in its annual Kick Start Your Start-Up Grants program, with a total of $100,000 to be awarded to entrepreneurs to help turn their business dreams into reality.

St.George brings faster call centre support with 'Connect'

Wednesday, 20 January 2016

St.George Bank has enhanced its mobile banking app so customers in need of call centre support can reduce the wait time and have their query resolved faster.

St.George provides disaster relief package for customers impacted by bushfires in Western Australia

Friday, 8 January 2016

St.George today announced that its Disaster Relief Package is available to customers suffering hardship following the bushfires that have devastated areas south of Perth in Western Australia.