Westpac was thrilled to partner with Queenpads PNG, a local supplier of menstrual hygiene products through its Support Her Program, to promoted menstrual hygiene for its female employees.
The program, initiated by Westpac, focuses on ensuring access to hygiene products for both its employees and residing in safe houses around PNG and embodies Westpac’s commitment to gender equity and women’s health.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Westpac PNG, Brett Hooker, expressed his excitement about the partnership.
“At Westpac we are committed to creating a welcoming and encouraging work environment for our staff members. By addressing basic hygiene needs, programs like this one help to achieve more equitable results.”
“We acknowledge that good menstrual hygiene plays a significant role in a woman’s overall health and are dedicated to providing our menstruating workforce with the tools they need to celebrate their special days with dignity and convenience.”
“Our partnership with Queenpads PNG enables us to extend our support to our communities by supporting a local social enterprise and directing products to women in safe houses through our buy-one-give-one program.”
The owner of Queenpads PNG, a dedicated supplier of high-quality reusable menstrual hygiene products, also expressed her excitement about the collaboration.
“Having Westpac’s support fuels this passion to do more for our women and young girls in PNG.”
Westpac will provide a variety of period products to its menstruating employees as part of this program, ensuring that they have access to the tools they need to properly manage their menstrual health.
Furthermore, for each product bought, a corresponding amount will be given to the safe houses taking part in the Support Her Program.