Our people play a key role in Westpac's involvement in the community.
The damage was widespread. Gale force winds uprooted trees, lifted roofs off houses and wiped out millions of dollars worth of crops like sugar cane, banana and pawpaw.
Working with the Queensland Government and emergency services, Westpac immediately set out to help locals struggling to get back on their feet with an immediate $500,000 contribution to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal and a further $500,000 of funding earmarked for infrastructure and redevelopment.
However, it was what happened on the ground that was vital in helping customers survive financially, and emotionally.
Local employees set up overdrafts, suspended loan repayments, and, more importantly, got out and spoke with customers to understand their situation and how Westpac could play a role in the longer term rebuilding of the community.
Nine months on from Larry, we are continuing to work with our networks, including Landcare Australia, to rebuild the community.
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