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Writing a winning TIP application

Education
For over 33 years, we’ve provided grants to educators across Victoria looking to do that ‘little bit extra’ for their students and school community.
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RBA rate change

Banking
Following the RBA's increase to the cash rate, Bank First will be increasing the interest rates on our variable home loans and a range of savings products by 0.25% p.a.
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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.
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Build your financial confidence

Financial Wellbeing
It can be hard to know where to start with money management. We’ve pulled together common concepts, so you can start to build your confidence.
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Your year to master money

Financial Wellbeing
You’ve got a big year ahead – study, placements, perhaps a new job. Start student life strong and set your money up to back you every step of the way.
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The student saving challenge

Financial Wellbeing
Student life can be a balancing act: classes, placements, part-time work, social life. Saving money shouldn’t mean missing out – it's about giving yourself more choices later.
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Welcome to all

Education
When you step onto the grounds of Quarry Hill Primary School in regional Victoria, you know you’re welcome. A Teaching Initiatives Program (TIP) 2025 grant has made sure of it!
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Buy Now, Pay Later 101

Financial Wellbeing
We've all heard of AfterPay, Klarna, Zip, PayPal Pay in 4… the list goes on. They are all different Buy Now, Pay Later providers. Discover the pros and cons of using these services.
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Getting behind Cornish College - one cube at a time!

Education
Bank First AGMs are far from mundane. It's informative, friendly and this year we built cubes to help Cornish College with an exciting world record attempt.
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Little Yarra River guardians: Hands-on conservation

Education
Little Yarra Steiner School students are monitoring the health of Little Yarra River to learn how human activities impact waterways and preserve the river for future generations.
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Protect yourself from AI scams

Security
AI is making scams harder to spot and easier to fall for. Learn how to spot the use of AI in scams and how you can protect yourself.
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