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2 minutes read5 February 2026
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.
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.
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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.
Learn more3 minutes read19 January 2026
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.
Learn more4 minutes read5 January 2026
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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1 minute read15 December 2025
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!
Learn more3 minutes read5 December 2025
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.
Learn more4 minutes read26 November 2025
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.
Learn more2 minutes read25 November 2025
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.
Learn moreProtect 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.
Learn more4 minutes read24 November 2025
Members support re-election of directors
Corporate
Simon Terry and Stephen Cornelissen have been re-elected to the Bank First board at this year's Annual General Meeting.
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