Sydney Olympic Park Business Association
When the Sydney Olympic Park Business Association (SOPBA) was established in May 2000, the Park’s focus was on providing the best Olympics ever, in some of the newest state-of-the-art sporting venues available anywhere in the world.
Seven years down the track there are now around 90 businesses that together provide Australia with one of the most dynamic business, educational, exhibition, sporting and entertainment business precincts in the country.
SOPBA provides a common voice in dealing with key issues relating to the future of Sydney Olympic Park for businesses, big and small.
“SOPBA is always looking for ways to enhance its membership and promote the Park’s diverse range of facilities and services,” said SOPBA President, David Humphreys.
“‘Lifestyle’ is the perfect example of Sydney Olympic Park Authority (the Authority), SOPBA, Commonwealth Bank and GPT working together for the benefit of the Park, local businesses and their employees.”
SOPBA Members range from all the major sporting, entertainment, accommodation and exhibition venues in the Park, to residential and commercial developers and retailers. The Authority and Commonwealth Bank are also represented on the SOPBA board.
“’Lifestyle’ is the perfect vehicle to bring Park businesses and employees together in a win-win situation. We are delighted to be an inaugural partner in this unique program and be able to offer the employees of our members, discounted membership.” said SOPBA President, David Humphreys.
Further information on SOPBA is available at http://www.sopba.com.au.
Commonwealth Bank
In September 2007, the Commonwealth Bank began relocating teams to Sydney Olympic Park. By early 2009 more than 3,500 employees will be enjoying their new workspaces at this exciting precinct.
"Moving to Sydney Olympic Park represents a new direction for the Commonwealth Bank. It is a unique place to work and offers a range of lifestyle benefits to our people," said Barbara Chapman, Group Executive Human Resources and Group Services, Commonwealth Bank.
To enhance the personal and professional lives of those people living and working in Sydney Olympic Park, the Commonwealth Bank has invested in the Lifestyle Program.
"The Lifestyle program enables our people to take advantage of the numerous world-class amenities and facilities at Sydney Olympic Park," Barbara said.
The Commonwealth Bank is one of Australia's leading providers of integrated financial services including retail, business and institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance, investment and broking services.
With more than 37,000 people employed across Australia, Asia and Europe, the Commonwealth Bank is passionate about its employees. It values and respects their diversity and is committed to providing them with a fair, safe, challenging and rewarding workplace.
With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service to all customers, the Commonwealth Bank is Australia's most accessible bank. It provides financial services to more than 10 million customers and boasts the nation’s largest and most comprehensive financial services network. The Commonwealth Bank is also a leader in online financial services, with facilities such as NetBank and CommSec consistently highlighted as market leaders in their respective fields.
The Commonwealth Bank has been actively supporting the Australian community since it opened its doors in 1912. The tradition continues today with a commitment to financial literacy, cancer research, the arts, social welfare, the environment, sport and connecting with communities to achieve positive sustainable outcomes for the Australian community.
For further information about the Commonwealth Bank, visit http://www.commbank.com.au, call 13 2221 or drop into any Commonwealth Bank branch.
Sydney Olympic Park Authority
Sydney Olympic Park has always been an exciting place to be and now its current and future employees and residents will have the added benefits and buzz of a new and unique initiative of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority CEO Brian Newman – Lifestyle.
Lifestyle is a visionary program that ‘helps balance life and work’ and is based on a successful UK model. It has carefully considered the needs of the Sydney Olympic Park community and has been specially designed to take advantage of the distinctive environment to enhance the lives of the thousands of employees and residents who live and work around the Park.
“When I saw a similar but less comprehensive concept in operation in the United Kingdom, I felt that this was exactly the sort of program that Sydney Olympic Park was uniquely suited to support. It was then a case of putting all the elements into place to make ‘Lifestyle’ a reality,” said Brian Newman.
Lifestyle will create a rewarding work environment which will attract and retain employees, as well as investors and tenants. More importantly will be its contribution to and growth of a real sense of community within the Park precinct.
Through promotional and information tools that include a comprehensive web site and concierge service Lifestyle members will enjoy a diverse range of services, benefits and discounts from over 90 Park businesses.
Further information on The Authority is available at http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au.
GPT
Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange since 1971 the GPT Group is today one of Australia’s largest diversified listed property groups, with total assets of $12 billion.
The Group has a substantial investor base, with over 47,000 investors and is one of the top 30 stocks by market capitalisation, offering investors good liquidity.
The Group’s strategy is focussed on the ownership, management and development of real estate in a range of markets and sectors.
"Sydney Olympic Park offers the ultimate sustainable environment to work, live and play. GPT has supported the Lifestyle concept from when we first heard about it and are excited that it is now a reality. The program will make access to all of these activities even easier which will further add to the uniqueness of the Park and what is has to offer," said Victor Georos, Industrial/Business Park Portfolio Manager.
Further information on GPT can be found at: http://www.gpt.com.au
