Community Projects in Focus at Information Night

At Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank, we believe our success is measured not just by business outcomes, but by the long-term, positive impact we are making in our community – thanks to our customers.

As Chair of Business & Community Engagement for Community Bank Sarina, I would like to invite representatives from local community and not-for-profit organisations to attend our Community Engagement Program Information Session, where essential details about the next round of community grants and sponsorship opportunities will be shared.

The session will provide an overview of the 2026 Community Engagement Program, including eligibility criteria, the types of projects supported and the application process and timelines.

Attendance at the information session is essential for any organisation intending to apply for projects and initiatives planned for 2026 through to June 2027, and it’s recommended that at least two representatives from each group attend.

We’ve seen firsthand how these community grants and sponsorships assist local groups to deliver projects that benefit everyone, from youth programs and sporting initiatives to cultural and environmental projects.

Community Bank Sarina is proud to operate as a profit-for-purpose business, which means a percentage of our local profits are returned to the community. Supporting local organisations is at the heart of what we do – assisting our community to achieve their goals and making a lasting impact across the greater Sarina district.

In FY2025 alone, we invested over $1 million in our local community, supporting more than 100 local projects and initiatives. Since opening in 2005, Community Bank Sarina has invested over $5 million to support our community.

This Community Engagement round is the only one scheduled for 2026, and we invite organisations to attend to learn how we can develop genuine, mutually beneficial partnerships. We’re focused on supporting initiatives that align with shared values and deliver positive impact for our region.

This is a free event, but registration is required via the Humanitix website (search Community Bank Sarina).

When: Monday 23 February, 5:30pm-7pm
Where: Sarina Bowls Club

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Maree Franettovich
Community Bank Sarina Board Deputy Chair and Chair - Business and Community Engagement

Community Bank Sarina Board Deputy Chair Maree Franettovich (L) with 2024-2025 Community Grant and Sponsorship recipients at the 2025 Community Bank Sarina AGM. Photo supplied

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