Bank First

Bank First was founded by a group of teachers with a clear vision in mind: to offer a fairer deal to those who care for others. Over 50 years later, we’re proud to continue this legacy of care. Our Members invest so much of their time and energy in caring for our community, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their financial goals. Swipe to learn about some of the ways that Bank First invests in our members and communities. To learn more, visit the link https://lnkd.in/gD7NwRjj

National Scams Awareness Week has come to an end ... but scammers never take a day off. Don't stay silent. Share your scam story to help others. Even if you outwitted scammers, call it out and report it at Scamwatch. We all have a role to play to make Australia a harder target for scammers. #shareascamstory

We're busting scams wide open during National Scams Awareness Week. There's no shame in being scammed and there's no shame in having a 'close call'. Let's get this conversation out in the open and share our stories.

For the next generation of nurses and allied health professionals, receiving a scholarship can create new opportunities and lighten the financial load. At Bank First, we’re proud to offer scholarships that provide practical, transformative support to those pursuing a career in caring for others. Swipe to learn about some of our incredible nursing scholarship recipients. #customerownedbanking

Proudly sponsored by Bank First, the Alfred Health Nursing Scholarship supports nurse-led research, enabling nurses to embark on study tours to observe innovative programs and the latest in best-practice care. This scholarship seeks to advance nursing through research, with each recipient ultimately bringing back new ideas to Alfred Health with an understanding of how to implement them locally. We’re proud to champion nurses and allied health professionals, today and into the future. The Alfred Foundation

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We’re delighted to introduce Jacob Bellingham, this year’s recipient of the Bank First Indigenous Leaders Scholarship at Monash University Jacob is two years into his teaching degree and is looking forward to his upcoming teaching placement. “You can constantly improve as a teacher and use student’s voices and feedback to develop and implement new strategies”. The burden of study costs like unpaid placements is a barrier for many First Nations’ scholars pursuing higher education. At Bank First, we’re proud to support all students to reach their greatest potential through our scholarship program.

When we talk partnerships at Bank First, it's not a cheque handover, a shaking of hands and photo opportunity. Our people throw themselves right into our partnerships. This month, our dedicated Bank First team rolled up their sleeves and headed to the State Schools' Relief (SSR) warehouse to tackle the annual stocktake. SSR ensures that every student can be fully prepared to learn by supplying essential school items like uniforms, calculators and stationery. Since 2016, SSR has provided over 1.54 million individual items to families across Victoria. 'Through our longstanding partnership with State Schools Relief, we've seen the transformative power of educational resources' said Adrian Wilson, Head of Community Partnerships.

Congratulations to all of the teachers who found the time and energy to make a Teaching Initiatives Program (TIP) application this year. As a member of the judging panel, it is a highlight of the year to read through the many submissions we receive. https://lnkd.in/g5Mfv_pn

The 2024 Sustainability Victoria ResourceSmart Schools Awards highlighted what happens when teachers, students and their communities collaborate on sustainability. The result? Initiatives that are making significant and long-lasting changes. The Teacher of the Year awards, proudly sponsored by Bank First, celebrate educators who have demonstrated incredible leadership in sustainability. Congratulations to Primary Teacher of the Year winners Gill Davey, Sarah Chamings and Erin Salm, and Secondary Teacher of the Year winner Andrew Feher.