The Halifax Bank of Scotland Group Australia Foundation is an independent company working with charitable and not-for-profit organisations across Australia, supporting people and their local communities.  We are pleased to announce that the HBOSA Foundation has provided funding in 2007 to support Regional Community programs.  This is a significant and meaningful contribution to support those in need from regional and disadvantaged communities. The HBOSA Foundation on behalf of its member companies BankWest, Capital Finance Group, St Andrews Australia and Bank of Scotland are proud supporters of Outward Bound Programs and Initiatives.