In this issue of Member Matters:
- A message from BankVic Board Director Faith Page
- BankSafe with BankVic: scam prevention resources
- A very special visit from TLC for Kids
- Multiple home loan awards for BankVic
- National Police Legacy Day
- Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk
- Enhancements to the BankVic app.
As we wind down another financial year, I would like to thank all our members and partners for your continuing support and membership of BankVic. Being the bank for first responders, we are proud to work for the people who protect and care for our community.
BankVic’s home loans were again recognised with honours from independent analysts, from Canstar and Mozo, whose awards highlighted the value-for-money that BankVic members enjoy, and the high regard in which our home loan products are held. More about these is included in this edition.
Our overall pride extends to the achievements and support for your careers and community. In recent months we have supported a number of professional development scholarships and awards in the health sector, including our partners at Northern Health, which provide the means for ongoing learning and ultimately, rewarding and enjoyable careers.
The BankVic team once again got behind the annual Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk, with around 100 of our people participating in and supporting what was a wonderful opportunity for the police and emergency services community to come together and honour all those who are no longer with us. It was a beautiful morning around Albert Park Lake and we congratulate our partners at the Blue Ribbon Foundation for the event’s continuing success.
Of special note is the inaugural National Police Legacy Day, held on 17 June, to highlight the work of all state police legacy organisations in supporting the families of police who have passed away. As proud and long-term partners of Victoria Police Legacy, we know and support the work they do to foster connection and community with police legatees, and to have that acknowledged so publicly and strongly right round the country is something we are proud to have supported.
We end this financial year in a very strong position, with a new lending approval record over the past twelve months. For us to be able to help more members achieve their dreams of home ownership and a better financial position, is an immense privilege. All directors and staff feel great pride in working on your behalf and we are grateful for what we get to do.
Faith Page
DIRECTOR
BankSafe with BankVic
Scammers and fraudsters are increasingly sophisticated, and relentless in their pursuit of other people’s money. You’ve likely spotted some attempts in your email spam folder, but sadly, not all scammers can be so easily filtered out.
We work with our partners at Crime Stoppers Victoria to help you keep on top of the different ways scammers can try to get their hands on your hard-earned, and what you can do to protect yourself and those around you.
The Scam Safety Hub is packed with a whole heap of resources, so whether you prefer articles, checklist, podcasts, or videos, take a look and boost your knowledge and the steps you can take to protect yourself from scammers.
A very special visit from TLC for Kids
We recently welcomed Tim Conolan, Ana Daras, and Anjelica Polychronopoulos from TLC for Kids into our office, who shared some exciting updates about how they are continuing to support children and families during some of life’s most challenging times.
Established in 1998, TLC for Kids help unwell children and their families cope with the challenges of everyday life with illness, providing relief and much-needed distraction during stressful and traumatic situations.
As a Supporting Partner of TLC for Kids, BankVic’s team got to see the newest fully-customised TLC Ambulance, ‘Mitch’, and experience how he safely and sensitively transports kids and their families to one final, treasured place during some of life’s most difficult moments.
You can become a Friend of TLC for Kids
BankVic’s people and members are invited to become a Friend of TLC for and help give families the relief they need, when they need it most. For a small, regular contribution of just $1 a week, you can help provide services that create joy, ease anxiety, and offer hope when everything feels impossible. Your contribution can be made monthly or annually, depending on what is best for you.
Visit tlcforkids.org.au/bankvic to find out more, and become a friend of TLC for Kids.
Multiple home loan awards for BankVic
We are very proud to share that your bank has again been recognised as offering some of the best home loans available in Australia, through receiving multiple awards following independent analysis from lending experts.
BankVic was named the recipient of the Mozo Expert Choice Award for ‘Low Cost Home Loan’, as well as the Canstar Outstanding Value Award for ‘Variable Home Lender’ 2024-2025.
Mozo are at the forefront of financial comparison, providing Australians with practical money tips and expert analysis since 2008. Mozo’s panel of experts assessed thousands of rate variants across hundreds of home loans and lenders. BankVic is Multiple home loan awards for BankVic honoured to have been awarded with the Mozo Expert Choice Award in the categories of Low Cost Home Loan and Investor Home Loan.
Canstar are an independent rating agency, at the forefront of Australian financial comparison, offering insights across 30+ different categories, including banking, insurance, superannuation, and investments. Canstar conducts annual Awards to recognise financial institutions who provide excellent value across a wide array of product categories.
These awards highlight BankVic’s commitment to providing you with good value lending products and services, and we are very proud to be your bank.
National Police Legacy Day
On Tuesday 17 June we acknowledged and celebrated the inaugural National Police Legacy Day, established to highlight the work of all Police Legacy organisations around Australia.
When tragedy touches the police community, Police Legacy step in to offer care, connection, and support, honouring the memory of those who served, and ensure the lives of those they leave behind are not defined by tragedy, but shaped by hope, resilience, and possibility.
As proud long-term partners of Victoria Police Legacy (VPL), with whom we share a common heritage and founders, we know nd support the work they do, and encourage your support via donations at policelegacyvic.org.au/support-us/donate
The police community is a strong and tight-knit one, and we are proud to support the blue family. You can find out more about National Police Legacy Day at npld.org.au
(L-R): David Balogh, Branch Manager VPC, BankVic; Debra Robertson, CEO Victoria Police Legacy; and Michelle Ferry, Relationship Manager, Manager.
Angela Taylor Memorial Walk/Run
One of the biggest events on the BankVic calendar was held in late May, and the police and emergency services community was out in full force for the annual Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk.
The event honours all Victoria Police officers who have died in the line of duty and is named after Constable Angela Rose Taylor, who on 27 March 1986, took the full force from a car bomb outside the police complex in Russell Street Melbourne, and died in hospital several weeks later.
Held by the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation, the event also raises funds to allow the foundation to continue its valuable work in providing new and improved medical facilities in public hospitals throughout Victoria.
As principal sponsor of the event, this is a very special one for the BankVic team. Around 90 staff and family members proudly participated and enjoyed a beautiful Sunday morning around Albert Park Lake.
Donations to the Blue Ribbon Foundation can be made at any time via remember.org.au/donate
Enhancements to the BankVic App
In late April we released some updates to the BankVic app, including:
- Alerts and notifications
- Customisable home screen
- Improved navigation
- Improved transaction search function
- A smoother experience
- Greater accessibility for vision-impaired members.
If you haven’t yet updated your BankVic app, do so now and take advantage of these recent enhancements.
Account disclosure information
We’ve made some changes to our General Terms & Conditions. We recommend you review the updated General Terms & Conditions which can be found here.
