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Bank Australia customers and allies doing great things for people and planet.

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‘Owning my home has changed my life’: Marlena’s story
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“It’s a livelihood thing”: Free to Feed hits epic $1m wage milestone
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Sustainable Christmas gifts for 2024
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From ‘drab hotbox’ to sustainable dream – how Shaun transformed his apartment on a budget
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From urban farms to policy work: How Sustain is building healthier and more just food systems
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Meet Shannon Owen, the Bank Australia customer behind one of this year’s most impactful films Left Write Hook, winner of the Audience Award at MIFF.
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Volunteering to support a food forest with Sustain
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How I do it: Two freelancers on how they manage money, workflow and the mental load
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Everything you need to know about Sustainable House Day 2024
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From disco to ballroom, All The Queens Men are dancing for change
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7 Animals who make our conservation reserve so unique
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3 good news stories from Bank Australia’s conservation reserve
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How Catherine used our Impact Term Deposit to save for a home and help others
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‘Owning my home has changed my life’: Marlena’s story
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Our 2023 Impact Report: another year of clean money
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7 tips to save for summer
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“Go for it”: How Murray and Bec switched to electric at their family home
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How the Victorian Homebuyer Fund helped this young family find their home
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We’re partnering with 'A Positive Climate' podcast
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Avoid divorce and reuse teabags: How bad money tips led to a hit comedy show
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“It’s quite a big vision”: Meet the Aussie not for profit saying ‘No to Violence’
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Power to the people: CoPower is putting electricity in the hands of everyday Aussies
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Ceramics, art therapy and disability access? Meet our amazing customer Karlee Sangster
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We’re partnering with Australian Birth Stories for a podcast miniseries
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Sustainable home renovations for health, wealth, and the planet? Meet Evitat, your new favourite startup
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Treaty Day Out 2023: celebrating First Nations artists and supporting Treaty in Victoria
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ClimateWise is tackling the climate crisis, one association at a time
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Home sweet home: how Inspire Impact is growing the housing market for people with disability
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How Catherine used our Impact Term Deposit to save for a home and help others
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How Jake and Marian got off gas and electrified their home
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7 sustainable hacks for the budget-conscious homeowner
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The Cool Down podcast: footy players tackling climate
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B Corp Month is here! And it’s kind of a big deal
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Meet the social enterprises making a difference for women on International Women's Day
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Change your bank. Change the world.
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Dial-up disco: Meet the epic Aussie artists from our hold music
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“It’s a livelihood thing”: Free to Feed hits epic $1m wage milestone
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Time for a change? 12 resolutions to power up your positive impact in 2023
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"No space goes to waste”: inside our customer’s compact and considered home
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How our LEV car loans are helping Australians drive greener
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Working with a global network for change this Banking on Values Day
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How to keep our native bees thriving and surviving
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Owning a home was a distant dream – until Chelsea found the Victorian Homebuyer Fund
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The Kulkarnis were new to Australia. Here’s how they found their dream home.
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Meet the makers behind Moody Incense
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Meet the couple living in one of the country’s greenest homes
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Together, we've raised over $700k to protect The Daintree Rainforest
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Under the hood: the Melbourne car club for women and non-binary folk
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Meet the organisation supporting Victoria’s unpaid carers
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Exploring the human/animal bond with a social-hearted vet
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Why buying preloved is the future of shopping
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Having a climate freakout? 'Together We Can' will help you reset and make a difference.
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Want your workplace to take climate action? WorkforClimate can help
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Day Seven is tailoring a new style of functional workwear
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How a tram stop café is helping break the cycle of youth homelessness
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Meet the woman behind Australia’s first compostable underwear company
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Watch our amazing customers’ film at MIFF 2022
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Why a spring clean in winter is great for your garden
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Meet the social enterprise taking Melbourne’s organic waste problem into its own hands
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Interior design, but make it sustainable: Meet Small Matters
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How to approach the climate crisis, according to a sustainability advocate
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Buy coffee, eat pickles and save the planet
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How one Bank Australia customer helped build Melbourne’s first food forest
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Meet the ‘carbon transition consultant’ helping big business make big changes
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How this pre-loved clothes site is promoting a circular economy
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Why Scratch Pet Food will be your best mate’s favourite new kibble
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Meet the organisation empowering Australia’s future female changemakers
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These salads nourish your body and the planet. This is how.
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How a booze-free beer is shaking up Australia’s drinking culture
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A memorial with a marching band? Meet the women reimagining funerals.
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Sustainable change: 5 new B Corps to get excited about in 2022
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Why we marched with School Strike 4 Climate
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5 exceptional women changing the world this International Women’s Day
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March is B Corp Month: Celebrating businesses creating change (like us!)
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This foaming hand wash is cleaning up Australia’s plastics problem. Here’s how.
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How this Victorian support service is combatting loneliness and isolation
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“It’s cultural change.” Meet the community group helping Gippsland ditch coal
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Meet Everything Sustainable: Your new guide to ethical shopping
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Food for thought: Canberra’s new socially responsible meal delivery service is breaking barriers
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Back to nature: From landfill site to urban farm, CERES is a global leader in sustainability
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Meet the initiative diversifying Australia’s media landscape
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How these reusable plates are helping win the war on waste
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Meet Sam Teskey, award-winning musician and Bank Australia customer
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How to make the most ethical cup of coffee
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Meet MorningMaxwell: DJ, producer and Bank Australia customer
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Thanks to the Bank Australia community, HalfCut protected the Daintree Rainforest.
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Meet the filmmakers protecting Australian wildlife
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Meet the community of runners protecting our forests
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Meet the fashion label making ethical shopping easier
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Why biodegradable bathers are the next big thing in swimwear
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This protein powder plants trees
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How we’re supporting Indigenous Australians own their own homes
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