Press Releases and News

02/02/2012

Safety must come first against possible flood threat

With heavy rain and possible flash flooding forecast by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology for the Mid-North Coast, Northern Rivers and Tablelands, insurer GIO is urging people to put safety ahead of possessions.

25/01/2012

Dusty BBQs a serious fire risk this Australia Day

With people gearing up across the country to celebrate Australia day and start BBQing come rain or shine, Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and insurer GIO are urging people to check their equipment before firing them up.

27/09/2011

One in ten New South Wales drivers has the need for speed these holidays

As the school holidays kick off, research from leading insurer GIO has found an alarming one in ten drivers are speeding along NSW roads to reach holiday destinations sooner.

27/09/2011

One in ten Victorian drivers racing to relax these holidays

As the school holidays continue, research from leading insurer GIO has found an alarming one in ten drivers are speeding on Victorian roads to reach holiday destinations sooner.

09/09/2011

Young disabled man to showcase why aged care is no place for any young person

A young disabled man was placed in a giant Perspex box to illustrate why aged care is no place for any young person.

09/09/2011

Heater Use Sparks Winter Fire Safety Warning in Victoria

Only half of VIC homes bother with pre-winter heater maintenance.

12/08/2011

Heater Use Sparks Winter Fire Safety Warning in NSW

Only half of NSW homes bother with pre-winter heater maintenance.

29/07/2011

NSW drivers - still angry but slightly less so, compared to Brisbane

Increasing aggression on NSW roads continues to be a major issue according to 86 percent of motorists, with the anger spilling into road rage incidents.

10/06/2011

GIO supports Murder Ball competition to help those with disabilities get back into life

GIO has partnered with Wheelchair Sports NSW to support wheelchair rugby champions, the GIO NSW Gladiators, and kick off round three of the national competition in Sydney.

02/05/2011

GIO helps St Josephs High School switch on 30 new PCs

St Josephs High School, Aberdeen, will soon have a computer in every classroom thanks to a donation of 30 computers by insurer, GIO.

Duncan Bone: Corporate Affairs Manager P: 02 8121 0277 M: 0402 895 592