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1 minute read3 February 2026
Realising and rewarding students’ full potential
Education
Bank First’s Victoria University scholarships and awards help students stay motivated, giving them the tools they need to build meaningful futures in education and healthcare.
2 minutes read2 November 2025
Helping future nurses find their place
Health
Yasmine Denholm’s path to nursing and midwifery has been shaped by witnessing the impact of excellent patient care firsthand.
Learn more2 minutes read7 October 2025
Caring on Country
Health
Grounded in connection, Swagging On Country gives St John of God Health Care caregivers the opportunity to explore new ways to support Aboriginal colleagues and communities.
Learn more2 minutes read4 August 2025
How virtual reality is changing home health care
Health
Alfred Health Nursing scholarship recipient Emma O’Donnell is exploring how virtual reality can prepare clinicians to deliver care beyond the hospital.
Learn more3 minutes read30 April 2025
Delivering care beyond the call
Health
Midwife, mum, surrogate. Jo Perry's commitment to supporting new mothers goes far beyond the ward.
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Supporting nurses taking the next big step
Health
Receiving the Bank First Mercy Health Scholarship has supported Ana Anaya to make her long-held dream of studying to become a Registered Nurse a reality.
Learn more2 minutes read27 March 2025
Leading the way for patient care
Health
The Alfred Health Nursing Scholarship supports nurse-led research, enabling nurses like Kellie Easton to experience innovative programs firsthand and introduce them back home.
Learn more3 minutes read12 August 2024
Alfred Health Research Scholarships
Scholarships & Awards
The Alfred Health Nursing Scholarship winners supports nurse-led research, enabling nurses to connect with global experts in their field and observe innovative health programs and best-practice care.
Learn more1 minute read24 July 2024
Championing Mercy Health Nurses
Scholarships & Awards
Bank First supports amazing nurses and allied health professionals at Mercy Health through our scholarship program.
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