Key Facts:
- Trust for Nature is partnering with Bank Australia to manage the bank's 2,117 ha conservation reserve in the Wimmera
- The reserve protects important habitat for threatened species such as the South-east Red-tailed Black-cockatoo
Threatened wildlife like the critically endangered South-east Red-tailed Black-cockatoo have a bright future thanks to a renewed conservation partnership with Bank Australia in the Wimmera.
Conservation organisation Trust for Nature is partnering with Bank Australia to manage the bank's 2,117 hectare conservation reserve on Wotjobaluk Country in Western Victoria.
The conservation reserve is a group of four properties - Salvana, Minimay, Booroopki, and Ozenkadanook - with the majority of the reserve protected from development forever with a conservation covenant through Trust for Nature.
"We're thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Bank Australia to care for this incredibly important habitat," said Amelia Houghton, Director, Regional Delivery at Trust for Nature.
"We look forward to continuing to strengthen partnerships with First Peoples and supporting their aspirations for Country," Amelia said.
"We're proudly the first bank in Australia to have a conservation reserve, which is home to both many native plant and native animal species. It's one of the ways we're using the business of banking to create a healthier planet," said Head of Impact Management, Jane Kern.
"Our partnership with Trust for Nature ensures that the reserve continues to be a thriving and collaborative example of science-based conservation in action," Jane said.
Bank Australia has been caring for and growing the conservation reserve conservation reserve since 2008.
The conservation reserve protects woodlands and heathlands, including critically endangered Bulokes and Desert Stringybarks, which are the only food source for the black-cockatoos.
Other threatened species found on the reserve include the Diamond Firetail, Fiery Jewell Butterfly, and Coloured Spider-orchid. Over 280 species of animals have been recorded on the reserve, a number that is increasing as the bank restores the properties.
Located around Little Desert National Park, the reserve helps connect habitat across the landscape and create corridors for wildlife to move.
Trust for Nature has supported Bank Australia to improve habitat on the reserve, including weed and rabbit control, habitat monitoring, installing nest boxes and revegetation.
About us:
Trust for Nature is one of Australia's oldest conservation organisations, established to protect habitat on private land. It relies on the generosity of supporters to help protect Victoria's biodiversity.
About Bank Australia
Bank Australia Ltd believes banking can be a force for good and together we can have a positive impact on our customers, communities and the planet. Following its merger with Qudos Mutual Ltd on 1 July 2025, Bank Australia Ltd continues to operate the Bank Australia and Qudos Bank retail brands. We are 100% customer-owned and aim to build on our position as Australia's leading purpose-driven bank. Our commitment to clean money means we focus our lending and investments in areas that do good, not harm, for people and the planet. We support almost 300,000 customers and we're custodians of more than $18 billion in assets.
