Community & NAB Foundation

When severe flooding hit Taree in 2025, the Huett family lost more than possessions; half of their home was destroyed. NAB Foundation’s major partner, Disaster Relief Australia (DRA), was on the ground with its volunteers ready to provide practical support.

27 February 2026 | 3 min read

Local organisations across Australia can now apply for funding through the 2026 NAB Foundation Community Grants program, with applications open until 16 March 2026. 

16 February 2026 | 3 min read

Accounting for Nature has received a NAB Foundation grant worth $250,000 to support the development of a new nature positive commodity and asset labelling program.

09 February 2026 | 2 min read

NAB Foundation announces $100,000 grant to The Salvation Army as the bank continues support for disaster impacted communities.

16 January 2026 | 2 min read

A drone to assist police and rescue teams in land and river searches, a netgun to safely capture injured wildlife, and programs empowering young people to support disaster recovery, are among the initiatives receiving a boost through NAB Foundation’s Community Grants program.

18 December 2025 | 2 min read

In the red dust of Central Australia, a legendary event roars to life each year — the Finke Desert Race. Held over the King’s Birthday long weekend, the 2025 edition once again delivered a spectacle of endurance, community, and motorsport, drawing thousands of spectators and competitors to Alice Springs.

12 June 2025 | 2 min read

NAB has today launched its new AFL campaign for the 2025 footy season, celebrating the way the game brings communities together, with help from AFL great Lance Franklin and a breakout young star.

13 March 2025 | 2 min read

NAB Foundation commits $205,000 into research understanding the barriers First Nations businesses experience in accessing appropriate capital for sustainable growth.

24 October 2024 | 2 min read

New research is set to detail the lived experience of First Nations Australians at work and the improvements required to create workplaces free of racism, discrimination and bias.

08 July 2024 | 2 min read

Girls on Fire, a not-for-profit organisation aimed at improving gender diversity and inclusion in the emergency services sector, has expanded its training program to include aviation firefighting and rescue services with a training camp held in Tullamarine.

23 May 2024 | 2 min read