Nourishing the Community
The Wests Group is proud to support NourishEd, helping local families access food, connection and a welcoming place to belong.
Safe Places, Stronger Futures: Jenny's Place Opens New Warabrook Centre
Through the NSW Government's ClubGRANTS program, Wests Group contributed $105,000 towards the Safe Haven Project
Celebrating 50 Years of NAIDOC Week
In 2026, West proudly celebrated the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week, recognising five decades of honouring and celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Highlighting the Record Season
Seven seasons of generosity, more than $1 million raised and a community united in giving back through the Knights 50-50 Charity Raffle.
Not-for-profit. All for community.
Wests Group proudly supports the Your Local Club initiative, helping raise awareness of the important role community-based, not-for-profit clubs play across NSW.
Exploring Future Career Pathways
In partnership with the Clontarf Foundation, Wests Group welcomed around 40 local students to explore career pathways through hands-on experiences and workplace exposure.
A Partnership with Purpose
Wests Group is proud to announce a new partnership with Supply Nation, marking an important step in our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.
Strengthening Our Reconciliation Commitment
We are proud to launch the second edition of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2025–2027
Standing Together Against Domestic and Family Violence
Wests proudly supports Purple Friday and Domestic Violence Awareness Month by raising donations for Nova for Women and Children, helping provide vital support and safe accommodation for women and families affected by domestic and family violence.
Major Investment in Netball Facilities Complete
Major Netball Infrastructure Upgrade Completed at New Lambton
Two Million Reasons to Smile
The Wests Group has committed $2 million to Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW to support the “Building a Bigger Heart” expansion.
A New Horizon For Hope
In partnership with Housing Plus, Wests is proud to be a key funding contributor to supporting women and children escaping domestic violence.
Backing Hunter Women in Sport
The Wests Group has expanded its partnership with the Minerva Network, supporting more than 1,000 female athletes.
Commitment to Cultural Capability
The Wests Group maintains a longstanding commitment to advancing Indigenous education & engagement in genuine partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Career-Ready Program with the University of Newcastle
The Wests Group are proud Platinum Partners of the Newcastle Business School, supporting their Career-Ready Placement Industry Program.
Building the Future of Women’s Rugby League Through Research
The nib Newcastle Knights are proud to partner with the University of Newcastle on a pioneering National Industry PhD
Youth Ambassadors
In 2025, the nib Newcastle Knights were proud to have four Hunter Region students selected to represent the region and the Club at The NRL Indigenous Youth Summit
Making Wellbeing a Prioirty
Our partnership with In Minds Training reflects a strong commitment to workplace wellbeing and building capability to support mental health across our organisation.
Major Investment in Netball
Wests is investing $1.75M into grassroots female sport, with strong progress made this year on new netball facilities in New Lambton.
Knights Pathways Boarding House
The nib Newcastle Knights boarding house is a purpose-built facility designed to support the holistic development of up to 10 relocated junior pathways players.
Balance Collective Christmas Drive
The 2025 Balance Christmas Drive was launched to support local individuals and families doing it tough during the holiday season
Empowering the Next Generation of Indigenous Youth
The Wests Group, through the ClubGRANTS program, is proud to continue supporting the Clontarf Foundation
Inclusive Spaces for Independence
The Wests Group, through the ClubGRANTS program, is proud to support Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Connection Through Care
The Wests Group is proud to support Soul Hub in continuing to deliver essential services that restore dignity and reduce isolation.
Safe Places, Stronger Futures
Continuing our support of Jenny's Place to help deliver the Safe Haven Project
Fighting Hunter, Reducing Waste
Supporting OzHarvest so they can continue their food rescue operations across Newcastle and the Hunter.
Relief Through Food & Care
The Wests Group, through the ClubGRANTS program, is proud to support NourishEd with a $10,000 donation
Every Call Matters
The Wests Group, through the NSW Government ClubGRANTS program, is proud to support Lifeline Hunter.
Driving Hope and Healing
Supporting the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation through the ClubGRANTS program
Laughter As Medicine
The Wests Group is proud to support Clown Doctors Australia in using laughter as a powerful therapeutic tool.
Supporting Education to Prevent Melanoma
Proudly supporting the Hunter Melanoma Foundation (HMF) with a $15,000 donation...
Knights Spread Christmas Cheer
Knights NRL players continued one of the Club's most cherished community traditions this week, visiting long-time partner John Hunter Children's Hospital.
2025 Newcastle Pride Festival
We partnered with Newcastle Pride Festival for the forth year in a row to celebrate gender diversity and sexuality within the LGBTIQA+ community.
Knights 50-50 Charity Raffle
Since 2020, the nib Newcastle Knights have proudly partnered with the 50-50 Charity Raffle, turning game days into an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our community.
Mental Health Morning Tea 2025
This October, we took meaningful steps together on our wellbeing journey across the Wests Group.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Wests proudly hosted an Industry Day with the Clontarf Foundation and NASCA to offer students a hands on experience in the workplace.
Backing Hunter Women in Sport
The Wests Group, has expanded its partnership with the Minerva Network, committing $10,000 to strengthen mentoring and career development for women athletes across the Hunter.
Future Knights Shine at Tackle Ready Day
The nib Newcastle Knights hosted the Hunter Junior Rugby League Under 7s Tackle Ready Gala Day at McDonald Jones Stadium!
Boots for Brighter Futures
A $20,000 contribution has been provided through the ClubGRANTS initiative to support Cultural Choice Association’s Boots for Brighter Futures program!
Helping Families Stay Close When It Matters Most
Knights Strong Pledges $2 Million Dollars
Helping Women & Children Escaping Domestic Violence
Supporting 'Jenny's Place' while they create safer spaces for families escaping domestic violence through ClubGRANTS.
Supporting Prostate Cancer Awareness
Wests Group is proud to support the Prostate Survival Alliance with a $10,000 ClubGRANTS donation, helping provide vital prostate cancer support and awareness.
Supporting Educational Goals
Wests Group is proud to support the Mentor Support Network with a $10,000 ClubGRANTS donation, providing scholarships to disadvantaged youth in Newcastle and the Hunter Region.
Educating and Engaging Communities
Wests Group is proud to support the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service with a $63,000 ClubGRANTS donation, enhancing community education on safety and emergency response
Lifting Lives in Newcastle
Wests Group is proud to support Soul Hub with an $85,000 ClubGRANTS donation, helping provide meals and essential services to those in need
Enhancing Cancer Treatment Comfort
Wests Group is proud to support Calvary Mater Newcastle with a $30,000 ClubGRANTS donation.
Keeping Families Together
Wests Group is proud to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW through our ClubGRANTS initiative keeping families close at John Hunter Children’s Hospital
Empowering Indigenous Youth
The Wests Group is proud to support Cultural Choice Association Inc. with a $20,000 grant through our ClubGRANTS initiative
Helping Vulnerable Communities
The Wests Group is proud to contribute $25,000 to support The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal
Supporting Safe Havens
The Wests Group, through its ClubGRANTs program, is honoured to support Jenny’s Place with a $30,000 donation
OzHarvest Foundation
The Wests Group, through its ClubGRANTs initiative, is proud to support OzHarvest with an $18,000 donation.
Clontarf Foundation
The Wests Group, through its ClubGRANTs initiative, proudly supports this mission with a $10,000 donation to the Toronto Clontarf academy in the Lake Macquarie LGA.
Supporting Women in Crises
The Wests Group, through its ClubGRANTS initiative, is proud to contribute $15,000 to 'Got Your Back Sista' to help expand this essential service.
The Humour Foundation
Creating a more positive experience for sick children and their families at the John Hunter Hospital.
Newcastle Pride Fair Day
We partnered with the iconic Newcastle pride festival for the third year in a row at Gregson Park, Hamilton.
Mental Health Morning Tea
Our Mental Health Morning Tea fostered open dialogue and support, promoting a culture of mental wellbeing among Wests employees.
Fundraising Milestone for Our Community
Our nib Newcastle Knights and the 50-50 Charity Raffle have raised over $500,000 for local charities!
Wests Executive Team Visits Ronald McDonald House
Using their allocated community care hours, the executive team visited Ronald McDonald House to prepare meals, share them with the community and hear the stories of the people.
Wests Marketing at Soul Hub
The Wests Marketing Team recently used their allocated community hours to volunteer with Soul Hub in Newcastle, a local organisation dedicated to supporting the poor, vulnerable, and those facing challenging times.
Newcastle Knights School Blitz
With the 2024 NRLW season fast approaching, the nib Newcastle Knights NRLW squad recently visited 18 schools across the Newcastle and Hunter Region.
Enhancing Our Community
We are pleased to announce that Wests is investing in the construction of a new netball clubhouse to support grassroots female sport.
Caring For Our Port Stephens Youth (COPSY)
Creating a space for young people to talk to highly qualified counsellors and psychologists, The Wests Group clubGRANTS scheme has generously donated a total of $15,000
Completed Sanctuary at Ronald McDonald House
Made possible through The Wests Group's clubGRANTS program, take a walk through the finished Ronald McDonald House apartment at the John Hunter's Children Hospital site.
Soul Hub Finds A New Home To Support Our Community
The Wests ClubGRANTS scheme has assisted Soul Hub in the development of their new home through a generous donation.
Danny Buderus Visits Melanoma Foundation
Danny Buderus hits the Hunter Melanoma Foundation Spot Check clinic to see how our ClubGRANTs donation is assisting the foundation to save lives across the region.
Attending the Newcastle Pride Festival
We partnered with Newcastle Pride for the second year in a row, to attend their annual Festival in Hamilton.
Mental Health Awareness Month
We proudly teamed up with several organisations to help us deliver a variety of initiatives to our workforce to support Mental Health Awareness Month in October.
Bringing laughter where it's needed most
Our nib Newcastle Knights NRL players visited the John Hunter Hospital to meet the Clown Doctors and the work of The Humour Foundation.
Assisting the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation
Our ClubGRANTs donation supports services offered by the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation, such as transport, scholarships or petrol vouchers.
Fighting Food Waste
In 2022, The Wests Group donated over $20,000 to OzHarvest, through its ClubGRANTs program. These funds help OzHarvest deliver meals to those in vulnerable situations.
Aspect School's Technology Centre
Our ClubGRANTs donation contributed to Aspect Hunter School's new 'Cam Technology Centre' which facilitates vital education for individuals with Autism.
Supporting Lifeline
Over the years, we've proudly donated to Lifeline Hunter through our ClubGRANTs program. Last year, we contributed $35,000 to aid their local services and perpetuate their positive impact on our community.
Tackling Brain Cancer with Mark Hughes
The Mark Hughes Foundation has been pivotal in raising awareness and driving research to aid this cause.
Supporting Nova Women and Children
Nova Women and Children, supports women who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or escaping domestic or family violence. The Wests Group proudly assists this organisation in funding safe housing.
Players & Fans Unite
On March 20, 2022, the Knights used their home game as an opportunity to support those affected by the worst recorded flooding disaster in the eastern states.
Lovin from the oven
Wests’ employees volunteered to support families with seriously ill children who are staying at the Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW by baking up some goodies to bring a little joy their day.
New beginnings
The Wests Knights Foundation has committed $300,000 to support the construction of purpose-built accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence.
Home away from home
The Wests Group ClubGRANTS program has generously donated $82,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities, facilitating the upgrade and refurbishment of accommodation units at John Hunter Children’s Hospital.
Supporting lifesavers
The Wests Group ClubGRANTS program in recent years has donated $50,000+ to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service for purchasing essential equipment to ensure crew and chopper safety before every lifesaving flight.
Sense of belonging for all
Several Wests' employees volunteered their time to support the 2022 Newcastle Pride Festival to show support of the LGBTIQA+ community celebrating sexuality and gender diversity.
Creating brighter futures
The Wests Group ClubGRANTS program has contributed over $135,000 since 2018 to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) for therapy equipment and playground refurbishment.
Nourishing support
Soul Café in Newcastle offers home-cooked meals and a welcoming space for those in need. The Wests Group ClubGRANTS program provides an annual funding of $45,000 to sustain and support this vital service.
Lifting spirits at Easter
The players helped bring positivity and lift spirits and by engaging with the kids and parents in a fun chocolate filled afternoon.