News and Articles
2 minutes read14 February 2025
Guiding teachers on their journey home
Case Study
Making home ownership more achievable through tailored support, and programs like the Housing Australia Home Guarantee Scheme.
Learn more3 minutes read13 February 2025
Romance scams are leaving Australian's heartbroken
Security
Often taking place on dating apps and social media, they can happen at any age and to anyone looking for love.
Learn more1 minute read10 February 2025
Who knows teachers and nurses?
Banking
Bank First, that's who.
Learn more2 minutes read10 February 2025
Fast fashion out of style at Paynesville Primary
Education
Paynesville Primary School students are learning about the impact of their clothing choices to make a difference for the future.
Learn more1 minute read10 February 2025
What is online banking?
Banking
It can be confusing. This video guide takes the 'tech' speak and transforms it into 'clear' speak.
Learn more3 minutes read5 February 2025
Michelle Bagnall talks 'placement poverty'
Corporate
Hear from CEO Michelle Bagnall, her experience and our bank’s commitment to nursing and education students.
Learn more2 minutes read3 February 2025
Getting started with online banking
Banking
'We're thrilled you're having a go at online banking.' Michelle Bagnall, CEO
Learn more2 minutes read23 January 2025
Vale Peter Leonard-Kanevsky
Corporate
We were sad this week to hear the news of the passing of Bank First inaugural Board Chair and one of our founding members, Peter Leonard-Kanevsky.
Learn more2 minutes read23 January 2025
Celebrating UN International Year of Cooperatives
Corporate
As a proud mutual bank - we’re sharing our story globally in 2025 - a year declared as the International Year of Cooperatives. And the best place to start? At the very beginning.
Learn more2 minutes read16 January 2025
Welcome Jen Johanson
Corporate
We have started 2025 with a welcome to new board director Jen Johanson who joined Bank First on 1 January. Welcome Jenny.
Learn more3 minutes read31 December 2024
Stay scam safe in 2025
Financial Wellbeing
There's no time like the new year for a refresher on staying scam safe! While a lot of us may be on holiday, scammers never are.
Learn more2 minutes read18 December 2024
Bank First welcomes back Simon Terry as Chair
Corporate
Simon Terry returns to Bank First as Chair, having served on the board from 2018 until 2022.
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