Powerhouse Parramatta has announced a $4 million investment from ING Australia, marking a significant partnership that will establish ING as the museum’s Community and Wellbeing Partner. The investment will support the formation of the ING Pavilion and the ING Community Wellbeing Program, both of which are aimed at fostering community engagement and sustainable practices.

The ING Pavilion, located within the rooftop garden at Powerhouse Parramatta, will support learning programs and workshops focused on biodiversity, conservation, and environmental care. The ING Community Wellbeing Program, on the other hand, will be an annual series of seasonal workshops promoting sustainable practices and financial literacy. The program will also enable community engagement with First Nations knowledge, agricultural science, climate action conversations, and local food production.

NSW Minister for Arts and Tourism, John Graham, said: "Since its establishment in 1879, the Powerhouse Museum has been at the forefront of connecting audiences with technological and design innovation, across the applied arts and sciences. This partnership will help link that past with an exciting new future in Parramatta focused on innovation and sustainability."

ING Australia CEO, Melanie Evans, said: "We are delighted to partner with Powerhouse Parramatta as their Community and Wellbeing Partner. ING has a strong commitment to community and sustainability, and with almost half of Sydney’s population living in Greater Western Sydney, the Powerhouse will provide a phenomenal public space for communities to come together. It will be a place where innovation thrives, a home of new discovery and where education will be fostered so we can create a more sustainable future for everyone."

Powerhouse Trust President, Peter Collins AM KC, thanked ING Australia for their generous investment, stating, "When the new museum opens, our visitors, especially those attending learning programs and events in the ING Australia Pavilion, will be able to enjoy the grand space that is integral to the Powerhouse’s programs."

Powerhouse Chief Executive, Lisa Havilah, said: "We are honoured to be entering into this innovative new partnership with ING Australia to deliver generational outcomes for our communities, across Western Sydney and New South Wales. Thank you to ING Australia CEO Melanie Evans, and all at ING Australia, we look forward to delivering dynamic programming with you and our communities at Powerhouse Parramatta."

ING, a global bank committed to sustainability, aims to achieve net-zero by 2050. Powerhouse Parramatta, the future flagship site of the largest museum group in Australia, is expected to attract 2 million visitors a year. ING Australia, the country’s first branchless bank and the fifth largest main financial institution, is making a significant contribution to the museum's mission of innovation and sustainability.