The IMB Bank Community Foundation has been supporting local initiatives in the communities the customer-owned bank serves since 1999. Now in its 25th anniversary year, the Foundation recently announced funding … Read more
As Police Week honours the heroic efforts of police officers, we’re shining a light on a few Customer Owned Banking Association members who support police officers all year round. Every … Read more
As financial institutions centered on people and communities, customer-owned banks have a long history of leaving a positive impact on the communities they serve. The increasing frequency and severity of … Read more
As the industry’s leading charitable organisation, the Australian Mutuals Foundation (AMF) supports disadvantaged young people in Australia, helps victims of natural disasters and assists aspiring small businesses in developing nations. … Read more
A one-of-its-kind scheme is giving back to veterans and helping rescue dogs at the same time. Here’s how Defence Bank is doing it. As we pause on ANZAC Day to … 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
Summerland Bank have seen how disaster can bring communities closer more than ever this year. Like many of their neighbouring businesses, they lost their Lismore branch and head office to … Read more
Newcastle Permanent employees have made the Empowerment Circle initiative possible. Created by Got Your Back Sista, the program will be used to build community, strength and healing among survivors of … Read more
While Christmas is a merry time for many, for those most vulnerable in our community it can be lonely and difficult. This year, COBA members are using their unique connections … Read more
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