Support for nurses beyond the shift

We’re proud to support the people who care for others.

As a customer-owned bank, when we do well, that value is reinvested into the people and communities we serve.

Investing in those who care

Real support for nurses

Nurses spend their lives caring for others. We believe they deserve a bank that cares for them too.

That’s why we continue to invest in programs, partnerships and initiatives that support nurses throughout their careers and beyond.

A young female nurse is about to leave home for work and takes the girl to kindergarten.

Real support for nurses

Nurses spend their lives caring for others. We believe they deserve a bank that cares for them too.

That’s why we continue to invest in programs, partnerships and initiatives that support nurses throughout their careers and beyond.

Helping future nurses thrive

Through scholarships, we continue to invest in nurses and healthcare workers making a difference every day.

Our scholarships and awards help reduce financial pressure and support students as they move into and through the nursing profession with greater confidence.

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Helping future nurses thrive

Through scholarships, we continue to invest in nurses and healthcare workers making a difference every day.

Our scholarships and awards help reduce financial pressure and support students as they move into and through the nursing profession with greater confidence.

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Celebrating the people behind healthcare

Each year, we partner with healthcare organisations to celebrate the vital role nurses play in our communities.

In 2026, more than 13,000 care packs were delivered to nurses across Australia through our partnership with Pinchapoo.

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Celebrating the people behind healthcare

Each year, we partner with healthcare organisations to celebrate the vital role nurses play in our communities.

In 2026, more than 13,000 care packs were delivered to nurses across Australia through our partnership with Pinchapoo.

Learn more

Listening to what matters

Through The Shift research initiative, more than 300 healthcare workers shared their experiences, challenges and priorities around financial wellbeing.

Those insights are helping shape better banking experiences for the people we serve.

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Listening to what matters

Through The Shift research initiative, more than 300 healthcare workers shared their experiences, challenges and priorities around financial wellbeing.

Those insights are helping shape better banking experiences for the people we serve.

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The impact of care

Continued support for nurses

Invested in health (FY26)

We're proud to invest in nursing through scholarships, partnerships and initiatives that support nurses and the people they care for.

International Nurses Day

Giving back to those who give their all

More than 13,000 nurse care packs distributed annually through our partnership with Pinchapoo, supporting healthcare workers. We also support Pinchapoo’s hospital program, providing hygiene essentials to patients.

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Real support to local charities

Charity partners

In support of charity partners (FY26)

By investing directly in our charity partners, we're helping to strengthen the communities we serve.

Helping nurses find their place

For students like Yasmine Denholm, scholarships can make all the difference.

Bank First’s La Trobe Nursing and Midwifery Bursary was created to help students complete placements without the added financial pressure that often comes with unpaid practical experience.

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International Nurses Day 2026

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This International Nurses Day, we recognised the dedication, resilience and compassion nurses bring to their communities every single day.

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Understanding nurses' financial realities

Health

Nurses are looking after others, but who’s looking after them financially? Discover insights from over 300 healthcare professionals across Australia.

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Health partners

HealthCharities

Support for every stage

Discover banking designed around people who care for others. Explore accounts, support and benefits designed for nurses.

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Banking

Loans

Insurance

Support for nurses beyond the shift

Investing in those who care

Real support for nurses

Nurses spend their lives caring for others. We believe they deserve a bank that cares for them too.

Real support for nurses

Nurses spend their lives caring for others. We believe they deserve a bank that cares for them too.

Real support for nurses

Helping future nurses thrive

Through scholarships, we continue to invest in nurses and healthcare workers making a difference every day.

Helping future nurses thrive

Through scholarships, we continue to invest in nurses and healthcare workers making a difference every day.

Helping future nurses thrive

Celebrating the people behind healthcare

Each year, we partner with healthcare organisations to celebrate the vital role nurses play in our communities.

Celebrating the people behind healthcare

Each year, we partner with healthcare organisations to celebrate the vital role nurses play in our communities.

Celebrating nurses

Listening to what matters

Through The Shift research initiative, more than 300 healthcare workers shared their experiences, challenges and priorities around financial wellbeing.

Listening to what matters

Through The Shift research initiative, more than 300 healthcare workers shared their experiences, challenges and priorities around financial wellbeing.

Listening to what matters

Helping nurses find their place

International Nurses Day 2026

Understanding nurses' financial realities

Health partners

Support for every stage