St.George, part of the Westpac Group has today activated a Flood Support Fund of up to $10 million to provide emergency grants for customers and employees in flood-affected areas across New South Wales and South-East Queensland.
The Westpac Group Flood Support Fund, available to St.George retail and business customers will provide access to grants for customers and employees with significant damage to their home or business as a result of the recent severe weather events.
$5,000 re-open grants for businesses
Business customers can access grants of $5,000 to assist with the recovery and re-opening process, including repairing damage and helping with costs like the loss of equipment and stock.
$3,000 emergency grants for households
Employees and customers in flood-affected areas can access grants of $3,000 to help with costs for essential items and services.
"The recent severe weather events have impacted tens of thousands of residents, and caused devastation to homes, farms and businesses across New South Wales and Queensland," said Ross Miller, General Manager, St.George Bank.
"We are providing up to $10 million in funding to enable our customers and employees to access grants to assist them with purchasing items and services that will help them get through this challenging time.
"This is just the beginning of the long recovery process for many Australian families. These grants give our impacted customers and employees one less thing to worry about as they start to get back on their feet," he said.
St.George has also released its emergency assistance package to customers and businesses in flood-affected areas in New South Wales and South-East Queensland.
Customers who need assistance can contact St.George Assist on 1300 629 795 to discuss their individual needs and circumstances.
