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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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Rhiannon is a mother, teacher, author and passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing, making a positive impact in both healthcare and education.
Visit nowKathy's journey
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Kathy’s research redefines hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
Visit nowExpanding CAR-T cancer therapy in Victoria
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Cassie Abbott and her team have embedded learnings from a scholarship-funded hospital observational program in the United States.
Visit nowUsing 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.
Visit now7 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.
Visit nowWhat is acceptable security for a home loan
Security refers to the idea that banks need something tangible before they just give money away.
Visit nowHelp 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.
Visit nowWaiving 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.
Visit nowTackling Australia’s hygiene poverty crisis
As the biggest national not-for-profit supplier of personal hygiene essentials, Pinchapoo’s (short for Pinch-a-Shampoo) mission is to support Australian’s who experience hygiene poverty.
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Organise your finances and year with our free Wall Calendar and Term Planner.
Visit nowCase Studies
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.
Visit nowHow much do you need for a home deposit
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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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