- NAB launches relief measures for customers affected by the Little Desert National Park and the Grampians National Park bushfires.
- Disaster Relief Grants of $1,000 are being made available for eligible NAB customers in impacted areas.
- Loan deferrals, reduced repayment arrangements and hardship options available.
NAB is providing $1,000 grants and additional financial relief to customers severely impacted by the Little Desert National Park and Grampians National Park bushfires, to assist them in the immediate aftermath of a second bushfire impacting the region.
The grants will help NAB customers who have suffered significant damage to their home, farm, or business, to cover emergency expenses.
NAB Business Bank Executive for Western Victoria & South East SA Nathan Smith said a range of support measures - from grants to loan payment deferrals and other relief measures - were in place to help NAB customers left devastated by the bushfires.
"We recognise this region has suffered extensively from bushfires this summer. The community has endured significant challenges in recent months," Mr Smith said.
"To the families, communities and businesses who have suffered damage to their homes, farms, and premises: we are here to help.
"This will be a testing time for our communities and we're standing by them, providing immediate assistance, and making $1,000 grants available to help those most affected.
"NAB customers impacted in the local government areas of Horsham, Hindmarsh, Ararat, Northern Grampians and Southern Grampians are encouraged to contact us as soon as possible."
Further support is available for NAB customers directly impacted, including:
- Loan deferral or reduced repayment arrangements for home, personal and some business loans.
- Hardship support for customers struggling to make minimum monthly payments on personal loans, home loans or credit cards.
- Deferring upcoming credit card payments.
- Waiving and/or refunding fees and charges, including merchant terminal fees and early access fees to term deposits.
NAB colleagues who have been evacuated from their place of residence or cut off from support services can also access funds to assist with accessing temporary accommodation and everyday essentials.
