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Sponsorship portfolio
A few of our sponsorships;
Sport
Sport is a way of life for so many Australians, either through participation as a spectator watching your favourite team on the weekend. Some of our well-known sports sponsorships include:
Australian Open
ANZ is an Associate Sponsor of the Australian Open. Held in Melbourne each January, the Australian Open is considered one of the world’s premier sporting events. Known as the Grand Slam of the Asia Pacific the Australian Open has a strong Australian heritage, as well as having widely recognised appeal as a regional event in New Zealand, the Pacific and Asia. ANZ will sponsor the Australian Open for 3 years from 2010.
ANZ Stadium
In 2008, ANZ acquired a seven-year naming rights sponsorship of ANZ Stadium. The stadium is one of the world's great sporting and entertainment arenas and because of the 2000 Olympics, holds a unique place in the hearts of all Australians.
Australians are passionate about their sport and we see this partnership as a sign of ANZ's continuing commitment both to New South Wales and to all levels of sport in Australia and New Zealand.
ANZ Championship
In 2008 a new elite netball competition was launched - the ANZ Championship.
The ANZ Championship consists of 69 games played over 17 weeks across Australia and New Zealand.
In 2009 games will be broadcast live on both Channel 10 Australia and Sky Sports New Zealand.
ANZ is pleased to be supporting this leading sport for women's participation and we look forward to the continued growth of Netball across the Tasman as a result of the competition.
ANZ Ladies Masters
ANZ's involvement in women's golf reflects our commitment to excellence, diversity and acknowledging the strength and dedication of our athletes.
It also provides our junior athletes the opportunity to compete in international golf tournaments, of which only two are played in Australia.
Arts and Culture
The Archibald Prize
ANZ has recently become Principal Sponsor of the Archibald Prize for the next 2 years beginning with the 2010 exhibition.
The Archibald Prize in Sydney and regional NSW draws an annual audience over 150,000, which presents a significant opportunity for ANZ to showcase its new global brand.
ANZ has a long history of supporting the arts and community sectors, and The Archibald Prize offers an exciting opportunity to be part of an annual event bringing fine arts to the community at large.
Wicked - The Broadway Musical
ANZ is the sponsor of WICKED, one of the world's most successful Broadway musicals. WICKED, the winner of a Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, is the prequel to The Wizard of Oz and features the previously untold story of the witches of Oz.
Sydney's historic Capitol Theatre will play host to WICKED for an open ended season commencing 12 September 2009.
Sydney Festival
ANZ is supporting Sydney Festival as a Leadership Partner of the event. Sydney Festival is one of Australia's largest annual cultural celebrations with an international reputation for modern, popular and intelligent programming.
In many ways it is probably still best understood as a celebration of Sydney and its style and energy; reflecting the confidence, diversity and vigour of one of the world's most beautiful cities.
For three weeks each January, the Festival offers a rich program of around 80 events involving upwards of 500 artists from Australia and abroad covering dance, theatre, music, visual arts, cross media and forums.
The Victorian College of the Arts
ANZ, in conjunction with the Victorian College of the Arts, School of Art created the ANZ Visual Arts Fellowship for final year students in the Graduate Diploma in Visual Art, Master of Visual Art and Master of Fine Art courses.
The aim of the Fellowship is to provide financial support to young artists following their postgraduate course, during the early part of their professional career.
Community Support
Australians are unique in the way in which we come together to help those in times of disaster and those in need. ANZ is proud to support the following community and charitable organisations:
Daffodil Day - Cancer Council
Daffodil Day on Friday, 28 August 2009 is a day for all of us to give hope for a brighter future for cancer patients, ourselves, and for those we love. Merchandise, including a special Daffodil Day USB, is now on sale at ANZ branches nationally. The funds raised go towards cancer research, education and support services. ANZ customers and staff help Cancer Council raise around $8 million each Daffodil Day.
If you think the 1 in 2 that gets cancer is 1 too many, then please buy your Daffodil Day merchandise at your local ANZ branch now.
www.daffodilday.com.au
Starlight Children's Foundation
Starlight raises funds to brighten the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and their families. Starlight's hospital programs aim to bring smiles to the faces of hospitalised children, using fun and entertainment as a positive distraction to pain and boredom. Out of hospital, Starlight kids and their families can relax and enjoy family outings provided, or share a once-in-a-lifetime experience through wish granting.
ANZ Supports Starlight Children's Foundation in many ways including, selling merchandise in branches, raising funds at the ANZ Ladies Masters, partnering Starlight in developing our corporate Christmas cards, and other staff fundraisers.
Taronga & Western Plains Zoo
Each March is ANZ Zoo month at Taronga and Western Plains Zoos. ANZ's involvement with the zoo reflects our commitment to conservation and sustainability.
It provides an opportunity for our NSW staff to volunteer with the animals, and also for our customers to take advantage of some great offers during the month of March.
Royal Flying Doctors
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Australia aeromedical emergency and primary health care services provide assistance to people who live, work and travel in regional and remote Australia.
ANZ supports the RFDS Wings for Life Appeal through sponsoring one of their PC-12 aircraft, staff volunteering support, and other corporate fundraising functions.
Seniors week
The Victorian Seniors Festival hosts a dynamic program featuring entertaining and diverse activities including concerts, dances and performances.
The event program provides a great opportunity for local ANZ branches to build relationships and create dialogue with their senior customers.
The Mater Hospital
Since 1906 the Mater Hospitals in Brisbane have cared for hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders. Through their Medical Research Institute the Mater is now leading the way in cancer research, particularly in the field of Prostate Cancer. The Mater name is extremely well regarded in Qld and is synonymous with their values of mercy, dignity, care, compassion and quality.
ANZ has enjoyed a strong relationship with the Mater since at least 1958, when financing the completion of the construction of the Mater Mothers' Hospital.
In parallel with our core banking relationship, we have recognised importance to the community and support the Mater through various fund-raising initiatives and concessional banking.
Business and Industry
ANZ is committed to developing relationships with key industries and our customers, and supports the following:
Finance and Treasury Congress
The Finance and Treasury Association Annual Congress is a key industry forum for treasury and finance professionals in Australia. ANZ has sponsored the Congress for a number of years and sees it as a key opportunity for professionals in the industry to make contacts and build relationships.
ANZ industry experts are often invited to present on relevant topics at this event.
In addition to the main Congress, ANZ also sponsors a business breakfast during the event. This breakfast features a presentation by a prominent businesswoman. Past speakers include Margaret Jackson and Elizabeth Proust.
UDIA (QLD) State Conference
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (QLD) is one of the State's most successful and credible industry bodies, a non-profit organisation representing all segments of the development industry.
The UDIA (QLD) State Conference is an opportunity for the industry to come together and address key trends and issues. Speakers are selected for their insight into a range of topics identified to be of immediate relevance to the wider industry.
ANZ has been a proud sponsor of this event for over 15 years and the sponsorship reflects our commitment to the property and development industry.
Women in Leadership Census
The Australian Women in Leadership Census measures the status of women on boards and women executive managers in Australia's top 200 organisations listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Applying the business principle of what gets measured, gets done, the Census is designed to establish accurate statistics to enable international benchmarking.
ANZ's support of the census is yet another reflection of our commitment to excellence, and diversity.
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