Newcastle Permanent has been providing a better way of banking for over 110 years. Employing nearly 1,000 people and servicing more than 320,000 customers, we are the largest building society in Australia with almost $9.0 billion in total assets. As a genuine alternative to the major banks we offer: '� Exceptional customer service provided by people who genuinely care about your needs; '� An extensive ATM and branch network; '� A multi-award winning suite of products and services; and '� Meaningful support for local communities.