Bachelor of Nursing at Australian Catholic University Chelsea’s love for nursing began at an early age when she saw firsthand the care given to her sister in hospital. Her vision to become a nurse formed from a desire to go beyond expectations, be part of each patient’s story and bring something extra to each person she cares for. With a …
Scholarship 2016 – Meet Sarah Bamford
Bachelor of Nanotechnology at La Trobe University Sarah’s fascination with nanotechnology began two years ago when she was inspired by a talk from the CSIRO. She is passionate about science and looks forward to taking all she learns in her degree into the world of magnets and ant gravitational devices. Her goal is to work in ways that help transform …
Four 2016 Scholarship recipients with diverse academic interests and the potential to change our community, and our world!
Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank® branches announces four 2016 Scholarship recipients with diverse academic interests and the potential to change our community, and our world! Four students from the Upper Yarra area have received a great boost to their education with today’s announcement of the recipients of the Scholarship 2016 program, provided by the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community …
Past Scholarship recipient Kaitlyn Whitelaw starts new academic adventure
The team at Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank branches, its directors and customers send their best wishes to our 2015 Scholarship recipient Kaitlyn Whitelaw as she embarks on a new academic pathway next week. Kaitlyn, after completing 6 months of an Arts/Health Sciences degree, has accepted an offer to study at Tasmania University this year doing a fast-tracked Bachelor …
Past Scholarship recipient Georgia Martin makes great progress
Past Scholarship recipient Georgia Martin makes great progress It was lovely to catch up with past scholarship recipient Ms Georgia Martin from Millgrove this week. Georgia has been supported by the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank branches Scholarship program for the first two years of her degree in Psychology at Deakin University in Burwood. If you recall, Georgia needed …
Applications now open – Scholarships 2016
We are pleased to announce applications are now open for our 2016 Scholarship Program. We are proud to once again offer this opportunity to our local community. For more information on our selection criteria see Criteria Scholarship 2016 and please take a moment to read our FAQ info sheet to answer any queries you might have. You can find it here: FAQ Scholarship 2016 …
New Local Life Issue 6 – $3 million wishes come true
Local Life – your community magazine – has just launched its sixth issue! Read all about how 3 million community wishes have come true with our $3millionth sponsorship dollar just being given out! (How? because we reinvest 80% of profits into our community) Catch up with all the latest news about our five Ian De la Rue Youth Initiative winners …
Youth Initiative Award 2015 Profile – Steven Sanders
Profile – Steven Sanders Every year, the Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award recognises the contribution young people make to our community. The activities and passions of Award recipients can be varied, and all help to make our community better and stronger. Congratulations Steven! Steven (age 24) nominated Barry McDonald When the Powelltown Football Club needed an Under 18 coach this year, …
Youth Initiative Award 2015 Profile – Hannah Mahoney
Profile – Hannah Mahoney Every year, the Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award recognises the contribution young people make to our community. The activities and passions of Award recipients can be varied, and all help to make our community better and stronger. Congratulations Hannah! Hannah (age 15) nominated by Kate Barratt Hannah understands one person can make a difference. She is …
Youth Initiative Award 2015 Profile – Harley Lubeck
Profile – Harley Lubeck Youth Initiative AWARD 2015 Every year, the Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award recognises the contribution young people make to our community. The activities and passions of Award recipients can be varied, and all help to make our community better and stronger. Congratulations Harley! When adversity struck, Harley rose to the challenge. Re-enrolling back into school, he …