Our community.
As Australia’s Defence Bank, we understand the positive impact a strong community has on the health and wellbeing of our ADF members.
With most of our branches located on-base in regional areas, part of our role is to help welcome and connect people.
We proudly support many community initiatives with funding, volunteering and participation.
See some of the groups currently supported by Defence Bank below.
Network Tindal.
Thanks to Network Tindal, the local ADF community is thriving.
Proudly supported by Defence Bank, Network Tindal is a free-to-join community group supporting over ten local initiatives including, the Tindal Playgroup, Tindal Fitness Group, Tindal Teens, and the local paper Tindal Community Times.
To ensure all age groups are supported with social activities, Network Tindal also hosts Ladies Nights, complete with a hill-top helicopter pick-up and champagne upon arrival.’
Most Outstanding Soldier Award.
Australian soldiers receive some of the best military training in the world, with several important phases to their training.
To acknowledge the standout effort of the best soldier to complete phase 2 - Infantry Employment Training (IET) at Lone Pine Barracks - a gruelling 14 weeks of training, the Most Outstanding Soldier Award is presented and supported by Defence Bank. A total of 15 awards are presented throughout the year.
HMAS Stirling ‘Walk to Work’ Day.
The HMAS Stirling Walk To Work Day and Causeway Classic Fun Run is held in the name of fitness and wellbeing at all levels.
This event is extremely popular as the causeway connecting Garden Island, five kilometres off the Western Australian coast, is not normally open to pedestrians. Attracting hundreds of locals each year, either participating or supporting, there is something for everyone with entertainment and children’s rides at the finish line.
To apply for community support, read our guidelines, then select the application you would like to apply for below.
Guidelines.
A few things you need to know before applying for support.
Family Day Grant.
The Family Day Grant is specifically for Family Days, Christmas events and DCO Welcome Days.
Community support.
Start your application for support of your ADF affiliated appeal.
