For more than 150 years, customer owned banks have served local communities with a 'people helping people' philosophy. Explore stories about the difference our members are making.
Customer-owned banks have an extensive history of helping communities flourish and stay connected, which is often achieved through volunteer work. Whether it be environmental efforts, supporting local healthcare campaigns or … Read more
Australians are confronting a surging tide of sophisticated scams entering our lives, causing significant financial losses and emotional distress. The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has joined forces with the … Read more
Northern Rivers NSW mainstay Summerland Credit Union, announces its evolution to Summerland Bank, ushering in a new era of banking that seeks to put the power back into the hands … Read more
The Ipswich Swifts Hockey Club kitted out their coaches and managers with some new gear, made possible thanks to Queensland Country Bank’s Good for Good Community Grants. A grant of … Read more
Customer-owned banking institutions are well known for supporting their members and giving back to communities, but new research means we can now put dollar figures on the impact we have … Read more
Mental health issues can affect many aspects of life, including our ability to stay on top of our banking and financial commitments. On World Mental Health Day, we’re reminding customers … Read more
When Ukraine was invaded by Russia earlier this year, it was second nature for the Dnister team to come together and do everything they could to support their fellow Ukrainians … Read more
In the early days of COVID-19, Alana noticed the increased challenges faced by customers who are deaf and hard of hearing because of the mandatory use of masks, making lip-reading … Read more
Heritage Bank works hard to put their customers first. After losing her husband 10 years ago, 83-year-old Dalby woman and long-time Heritage Bank customer Ann Muller had never again had … Read more
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