News and Articles
International Nurses Day
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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.
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Scholarships alleviate unpaid placement stress
Scholarships
At Bank First, we understand the burden of unpaid placements, especially for those in remote areas.
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Is 2024 your year?
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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.
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A year of impact with Pinchapoo
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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.
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O Week '24 Winners
Thanks to everyone who joined us under the Big Top at university campuses across Victoria.
These students have just entered their winner era. Congratulations!
Numbers matter!
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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).
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Alfred Health Nursing Scholarship
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At Bank First, we’re not just about funding scholarships; we’re about investing in the future of nursing and healthcare.
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Meet Rhiannon
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Rhiannon is a mother, teacher, author and passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing, making a positive impact in both healthcare and education.
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Kathy's journey
Scholarships
Kathy’s research redefines hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
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Expanding CAR-T cancer therapy in Victoria
Scholarships
Cassie Abbott and her team have embedded learnings from a scholarship-funded hospital observational program in the United States.
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Using ATMs to access your money
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.
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7 Home Loan features to consider
All of the banking jargon can be overwhelming, so we’ve explained some of the key features to help you make an informed decision.
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What is acceptable security for a home loan
Security refers to the idea that banks need something tangible before they just give money away.
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Help Buying Your Home
The number of first home buyers needing assistance to get their first foot on the property ladder has reached an all-time high.
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Waiving LMI premiums for teachers and healthcare sectors
Bank First offers home loans that help those in the education and healthcare sectors avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance.
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Wall Calendar
Organise your finances and year with our free Wall Calendar and Term Planner.
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This fictional case study series follows "Sarah", a typical first home buyer in Victoria. Read each article to follow "Sarah" through a variety of articles exploring issues related to buying a home.
Extra ways to get help with a deposit
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Case study: Tips on how to save more money.
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Case study: Buying your first home is one of the most exciting things you can do, and sometimes family can help.
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Case study: At a minimum, first home buyers need 5% of their deposit to come from savings.
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Case study: Is your borrowing capacity as large as it can be?
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