Balance Collective Christmas Drive
The 2025 Balance Christmas Drive was launched to support local individuals and families doing it tough during the holiday season, while uniting our member community around a shared purpose. Members were encouraged to donate gifts, essential items and festive goods, reinforcing Balance’s commitment to health, wellbeing and meaningful social impact beyond the gym floor.
Thanks to the generosity of members, staff and partners, a significant volume of donations was collected and distributed to local organisations Soul Hub and NourishED Australia in time for Christmas. The initiative delivered practical support where it was needed most, while also strengthening connection and pride within the Balance community.
The Balance Christmas Drive is a reminder that when our community comes together, we can create tangible, positive change locally, especially at a time of year when it matters most.
Real Stories
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.
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.
Helping Women & Children Escaping Domestic Violence
Supporting 'Jenny's Place' while they create safer spaces for families escaping domestic violence through ClubGRANTS.
The Humour Foundation
Creating a more positive experience for sick children and their families at the John Hunter Hospital.
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.
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.