News and Articles

Bank First director and Lifeblood CEO Stephen Cornelissen AM has seen first-hand the value of the nursing profession and shared his thoughts in the lead up to International Nurses Day 2024 which we celebrate on 12 May every year.

I encourage you to consider sharing your project with us and, you too, could feel the satisfaction and delight of bringing that project to fruition.

Numbers have a special significance for us at this time of the year because it’s when we open applications for our Teaching Initiatives Program (TIP).

If you’re out and about, need cash and you’re not near our ATM or branches, head for one of the major four banks.

At Bank First, we understand the burden of unpaid placements, especially for those in remote areas.

Whether you're a patient, a family member, or a friend, your wellbeing matters to us. Read more about how we’re partnering with Pinchapoo to help offer relief in times of need.

At Bank First, we’re not just about funding scholarships; we’re about investing in the future of nursing and healthcare.

Kathy’s research redefines hospital-acquired pressure injuries.

Cassie Abbott and her team have embedded learnings from a scholarship-funded hospital observational program in the United States.

Rhiannon is a mother, teacher, author and passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing, making a positive impact in both healthcare and education.

Research tells us that our money patterns and habits are formed by the age of 7. So, if you like me, grew up never having a single conversation about money, what does that mean for our money patterns and habits?

Saving. Like exercise – one of those ‘things’ we’re all told we should do. One of those things we know is good for us… but hard to do. The Bank First Active Saving System turns my old way of thinking on its head.