Community Bank •
Warburton & Yarra Junction
Community Bank •
Warburton & Yarra Junction
Upper Yarra Community Enterprise Ltd operates COMMUNITY BANK WARBURTON and COMMUNITY BANK YARRA JUNCTION under the Bendigo Bank brand with profits reinvested back into our local Upper Yarra Community.
The Community wanted a bank, and the Community bought a bank.
Our Warburton branch opened in 2000, and in 2008 we opened our second branch in Yarra Junction.
$5 million plus and growing, in grants, sponsorships, scholarships and donations to the Upper Yarra Yarra Community; as well as over $1.5 million back to shareholders in dividends.
When you choose community banking you are supporting a model where everyone benefits. It is a win-win for all. Support us to Support our local community!
We are committed to developing mutually beneficial partnerships that assist all in achieving their desired community outcomes, and to this end invite applications to our Community Investment program.
TWO ROUNDS ARE HELD PER FINANCIAL YEAR.
If your community group, club, or organisation has a wish list project then a community grant could be just the help you need to make it a reality.
Proposals need to be within or service the Upper Yarra region as defined by postcodes 3799 and 3797.
Eligibility criteria do apply so please read the Grant Program Guidelines prior to commencing.
An annual program it OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS IN JULY
From July 2023 we introduced this NEW initiative. We are committed to providing 24/7 Community Accessible Defibs, purchasing up to 5 units per year and allocating them to worthy organisations and groups.
Approximate allocation $15,000 per annum. There is no need to source quotes. If successful a defib will be allocated to your group and provided by Community Bank Warburton and Yarra Junction.
We know defibrillators are key to surviving a cardiac arrest and these defibs help keep people safe and save lives. It's just another way we are having a big impact every day.
An annual program it OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS IN NOVEMBER
Open to local Upper Yarra students who are embarking on first year tertiary studies at University or TAFE this program offers financial support to our Youth to follow their academic dream.
Since its inception in 2014 it has provided a very impressive $48,000 of financial support to 31 Upper Yarra students.
Supporting students towards tertiary study is part of the branches’ commitment to provide opportunities for our Youth and ultimately building a stronger Upper Yarra community.
It’s just another part of our Community Investment program that we are very proud of.