Hume Bank

We're proudly supporting the Centre Against Violence and Upper Murray Family Care's Give a Gift Appeal and need your help! If you can, please consider donating: ?? School supplies ?? Toys ?? Books ? Sporting equipment ?? Christmas decorations Our branches will be acting as collection points for these much needed gifts until 6 December. Every donation received goes directly to help vulnerable local children, young people and families. Visit us in branch to donate a gift or make a monetary donation here: https://lnkd.in/gsch63wG

Yesterday we hosted our Annual General Meeting and were thrilled so many engaged members were in attendance. The evening saw Kerry Grigg, PhD, Chair of the Board and Stephen Capello, CEO, lead conversations on our performance over the last year - highlighting that while growth and financial returns are key factors of our success, Hume Bank remains focused on delivering value to its community. Creating safe communities was a key theme for the evening with the recipients of the inaugural Safer Community Fund grants announced - we'll be sharing more on this in the coming days. To conclude the evening, a panel discussion around the often-hidden issue of financial abuse was held. The discussion featured subject matter experts Catherine Fitzpatrick of Flequity Ventures and Kelly-ann Tansley of the The Zahra Foundation Australia, who highlighted exactly how this issue can present itself and what we can all do to better support those vulnerable to abuse. A big thank you to everyone who came along!

Join us this Friday, 22 November, for the official Walk Against Violence in Wodonga, starting from 11am at The Cube Wodonga. Together, we’re standing in solidarity with victim-survivors as part of 16 days of activism to prevent and eliminate gender-based violence. We’re committed to supporting a safer, more respectful community and taking a stand against domestic and financial abuse. This walk is a powerful opportunity to unite, show support, and walk toward a brighter future where every person is safe, equal, and respected. Please wear orange to show your solidarity. ?? Let’s walk together and make a difference! For more information visit: https://loom.ly/k1ufB74 Supported by local organisations: Junction Support Services, Wodonga TAFE, Centre Against Violence, Upper Murray Family Care Hume Riverina Community Legal Service Gateway Health & Legal Aid NSW.

Join us for the Table Top Mountain Charity Walk from 9am, this Sunday, 17 November! ?? Toegther with Rotary Club of Albury NSW, we’re commemorating the 200th anniversary of Hamilton Hume and William Hovell’s journey in 1824 with a 6km walk up Table Top Mountain. At the summit, add a stone to the Memorial Cairn in honour of their legacy. Enjoy a post-walk BBQ and sausage sizzle at Peregrines Reception Centre, and grab a raffle ticket to support the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre! Entry: $25 per car | $50 per mini-bus | $100 per coach For more details, click here: https://loom.ly/AKWpZ-8

Today, we pause to honour and remember the courage and sacrifice of all who served. We reflect in gratitude for those who gave so much, ensuring a brighter future for us all. Lest we forget.

Tis the season to give back! This year, we're proudly supporting the Centre Against Violence and Upper Murray Family Care’s Give a Gift Appeal. Our branches will act as collection points for much needed gifts and donations to support those who might need a little extra help this festive season. To get involved, please consider bringing into branch new books, toys, school or sporting supplies to be donated. Last year, over 384 children and young people received presents and school supplies through this appeal. Every donation received goes directly to help vulnerable local children, young people and families. Visit us in branch to donate a gift or make a monetary donation here: https://lnkd.in/gsch63wG

Content warning: this post will discuss issues of domestic and financial abuse. Join us, as we discuss with Kelly-ann Tansley and Catherine Fitzpatrick the issue of financial abuse - a common and often hidden form of domestic abuse. The discussion will focus on how we can recognise signs of financial abuse and work together to drive meaningful change. Hume Bank, along with Kelly-ann and Catherine are encouraging you to join them as they discuss this important issue that affects roughly 1 in 6 women in Australia (ABS, 2021-22). This powerful conversation is not to be missed. RSVP to our AGM below to secure your spot: https://hume.events/RSVP The Zahra Foundation Australia Flequity Ventures

Last week, first home buyers Ellen and Ben got the keys to their dream home, and we couldn't be more excited for them! At Hume Bank we're passionate about providing fair access to housing, especially as cost-of-living pressures continue to impact our bottom line. This is why we've joined forces with Nordcon LAND, Alatalo Bros and Hadar Homes to help first home buyers kickstart their homeownership dreams through the HomeStart Advantage Program. A huge congratulations to Ellen and Ben—we’re thrilled to be part of your journey to homeownership! ?? ?? Want to be like Ellen and Ben? Book an appointment to chat about how we can get you into your first home faster: https://lnkd.in/enZ4Wbpj ??

Applications for the Culcairn community grant are closing tomorrow. If you'd like to make a last-minute application, now's your chance! Click the link to apply or submit your application in-branch - https://loom.ly/vJgJ9s8 Image courtesy of Destination NSW.

Content warning: This following post discusses issues of gendered violence and references deceased victims of gendered violence. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. For life threatening emergencies please call 000. We’re proudly supporting Yes Unlimited as they host a free community event aiming to create community-wide conversations around gendered violence. Join Yes Unlimited and Dave Kramer, a renowned speaker and advocate against gendered violence. Dave Kramer is a Behavioural Scientist who has dedicated his life to empowering people to contribute to community safety since the tragic loss of his best friend, Hannah Clarke, and her children in 2020. Dave’s heartfelt message of personal accountability resonates deeply, rallying all others to collectively contribute to community safety. This free event is being hosted on Monday 4 November at Albury Entertainment Centre from 6:30pm. Register for tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gqCFQdpE