Four Westpac employees recently represented Westpac PNG at the Westpac Group Youth Network (TYN) Summit in Sydney, Australia, reinforcing the bank's commitment to fostering youth leadership and driving positive change in communities across Papua New Guinea.
Corporate Affairs and Marketing Officer, Melanie Yumbrick; Staff Lending Manager, Fabian Aime; Business Analyst, Marsha Isaac; and Operations Officer, Florian Whemby, attended the summit, which brought together over six hundred young professionals from across Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand under the theme "Agents of Change" to explore how they can make meaningful impacts in their workplaces and communities.
The Youth Network is one of Westpac's Employee Advocacy Groups (EAGs), bringing together younger employees under the age of 35 to connect, learn, and give back to their communities.
"Attending the TYN Summit was an amazing opportunity to meet other young people who want to make a real difference," said Fabian Aime, one of the Westpac PNG attendees.
"The 'Agents of Change' theme really hit home for me. It showed us that no matter what job we do, we can all help create positive change at work and in our communities," he said.
The summit included guest speakers, a hands-on shadowing program, and chances to meet others who share a passion for creating change.
The Shadowing Program allows TYN members to buddy with other EAG members, offering firsthand exposure to workplace culture and leadership. It’s a powerful way to build confidence, gain insights, and grow professionally through real-time learning.
Beyond the summit, the Westpac PNG Youth Network has been active in the community this year, with members taking part in community day and beach clean-up activities, demonstrating their commitment to environmental care and local action.
Westpac PNG Chief Executive Andrew Cairns praised the initiative, saying: "Our people are what make Westpac strong, and employee advocacy groups like the Youth Network show our commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders. We want our employees to be themselves at work, to learn, grow, and make a real difference. These young people show what it means to be an agent of change, and I'm proud to see them taking part in this summit."
During the summit, the four Westpac employees spent time networking with other young people from across the region, building connections and sharing ideas. A memorable highlight of their experience was learning about the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service, a life-saving program that Westpac has proudly supported since 1973.
Westpac is about creating a workplace where people can succeed both professionally and personally, with opportunities to grow, do meaningful work, and make a difference in the lives of customers and communities.
The Westpac PNG Youth Network continues to play an important role in connecting Westpac's younger employees, encouraging new ideas, and making sure different voices contribute to shaping the bank's future.
