Bendigo Bank Re-Sign with the Southern Football Netball League

The SFNL are pleased to announce that major naming rights partner, Bendigo Bank, have extended their current partnership with the league for season 2023.

SFNL CEO, Lee Hartman, said:

“We couldn’t have wished for a better major partner than Bendigo Bank over the course of the last 3 seasons, especially considering the COVID interruptions. Their ongoing support has helped us deliver our vision of providing inclusive football and netball participation to our community.”

“Bendigo Bank absolutely delivers on its commitment to supporting the local community and none more so than the SFNL Loan Referral Program #40620 which delivers significant funding to our member clubs when anyone takes out a Bendigo Bank loan product and nominates their chosen SFNL club.”

“Dennis (Community Bank Murrumbeena) and Ruth (Community Bank Malvern East) are proudly integral in supporting our football and netball programs for all the young men and women of the southeast.”

See more with Dennis & Ruth’s interviews here …

“BANKERS, GUNS & MONEY”

Ruth Hall is the Senior Branch Manager of the Community Bank Malvern East – Bendigo Bank.

What makes the Malvern East Branch of Bendigo Bank tick?
We are a social enterprise that returns 80% of our profits back into community programs each year.
We have recently reached a very special milestone that has seen us seen us return $5,000,000 over
the past 22 years to our local community.
Having a fantastic team of staff who are well supported by a stable & caring Board. We are one team
who have fun and enjoy working well together.
Oh, and we have a fantastic modern branch to work in.

What has been Your Journey to Senior Branch Manager ?
In brief- 32 years banking, 25 years with major banks starting at CBA, Cheltenham. Loads of different
jobs across various divisions including Business Banking before moving to Bendigo Bank. This has
meant 32 years of continued learning, meeting new and wonderful people (both customers &
colleagues). Never saying no to an opportunity if the time was right for my family & I.
The best move I ever made was to take the opportunity to become the Senior Bank Manager at
Malvern East - I am so lucky as I love my job.

What’s the Funniest Thing you’ve seen occur in Branch ?
Seriously, when I first joined the bank the second in charge had a pistol in their desk draw. Every
year they had to attend pistol practice. To do this they would put the loaded pistol in their brief case
and catch the train to join others at the practice sessions. Older staff members still reminisce and
laugh about this.

What Career Opportunities exist at Bendigo Bank ?
Bendigo is a great place to work- especially in the Community branch network. Your career
opportunities are only limited by your imagination and wiliness to have a go. We have roles in
Administration, Agri banking. Analytics, Branch / Retail banking, Business Banking to name just a
few. Both Part-time & Full-time work is available, you may choose to explore working in many
locations across the nation.

If you wanted to explore employment opportunities, we suggest you can follow the branch that
supports your club, keep an eye on the branch’s social media (Facebook, Insta) as they will post jobs
on their socials or you can explore the banks offering on the Bendigo Bank site using the URL below.
www.bendigoadelaide.com.au/about-us#careers
At present Community Bank Malvern East has a trainee position available so feel free to call Ruth on
0412 555 452 for more information.

Who will win the 2023 AFL Premiership and Why ?
Being a lifelong Carlton supporter my heart says Carlton but my head says Brisbane who are a young
side that found great form last year. One more season to help them mature both on and off the field
will see them tough to beat.

What is the SFNL / Bendigo Bank referral Program #40620 about ?
Looking for Finance or a Loan ?
• Home Loan / Business Loan / Personal Loan /Equipment Loan
• New Loan (including refinancing) and direct with Bendigo Bank (excludes brokers)

What can Club Members and Friends do;
Visit any Bendigo Bank branch or contact one of our mobile bankers or Ruth Hall on 0412 555 452
for an initial discussion and she will introduce you to a great lender to assist you.
Let our staff know which SFNL club you are affiliated with.
Remind our staff to use SFNL referral code #40620 on the paperwork.

Remember
Anyone can nominate an SFNL Club to reward that Club with the 0.2% Referral Commission.
100% of the Referral $ is passed onto your Club.

“PIGGY IN THE MIDDLE”

Dennis Tarrant is the Chair & CEO of the Community Bank Murrumbeena – Bendigo Bank.

Tell me about your connection to the south east suburbs?
I moved to Murrumbeena in 1998 and currently live in Bentleigh, not far away but still have the
passion for the district. Originally, I’m a boy from the northern suburbs who crossed the river and
never looked back. My partner Sue is from Bendigo. We’re so happy here in this area. It’s a fantastic
community and I’m proud to be part of it. I’m involved in many community groups and am a
community facilitator in the area.

What drew you to working at Bendigo Bank?
I went into the Murrumbeena newsagent one day and there was a giant fundraising thermometer on
the wall. I asked about it and in short order was conscripted to come to a meeting that evening to
establish one of Bendigo Bank’s Community Bank branches in the area.
By the end of the evening I had put in $500 of my own money to buy shares to help get the branch
off the ground and had joined the steering committee. I loved the idea of the Community Bank
model: that a local branch can be owned by the local community and return its profits to that
community.

What’s your current role at Bendigo Bank?
I’m the Chair of Murrumbeena Community Financial Services Ltd – the company that owns and
operates Community Bank Murrumbeena in partnership with Bendigo Bank. I’m also the branch
CEO. It’s keeping me out of mischief, let me tell you.

What’s the most endearing quality of Bendigo Bank?
The bank’s Community Bank model is one of the world’s largest and successful social enterprise-style
businesses. It gives communities the ability to do something for themselves. It empowers them to
generate funds to support clubs, not for profit community groups and schools in their area. It keeps
money circulating locally, which helps a community thrive and grow. In turn that makes it a great
place to live, work and do business. That’s the incredible power you have when you choose one of
Bendigo Bank’s Community Bank branches. You’ll have a big impact on your community, just by
choosing to bank with them.

Tell us about the funniest thing you have seen happen inside a Bendigo Bank branch?
The Bendigo Bank ‘Piggy’ mascot is a source of great fun in many branches. It’s bloody hot in that
suit in summer and you can’t see a thing. We’ve seen kids hug that pig to the ground. They really
love him and go mad. I’ve managed to avoid being on the inside of that suit for 17 years. I plan to
continue that exceptionally good run. It’s a young person’s game.

Do you have a favourite SFNL club?
There’s three clubs Community Bank Murrumbeena supports in the SFNL, so I naturally support
them: Murrumbeena, Bentleigh and Caulfield Bears I follow them all and love watching their games.
If pressed, I also have a real soft spot for the women’s football teams. They’re fantastic and I love
the enthusiasm they bring to the field. I love seeing the growth in the women’s game.
The netball players simply do my head in. They’re so fast and quick. They make me feel old. I’m in
awe of their reflexes and the level of skill. But it does make my knees hurt just watching.

What is the SFNL / Bendigo Bank referral Program #40620 about ?
Looking for Finance or a Loan ?
• Home Loan / Business Loan / Personal Loan /Equipment Loan
• New Loan (including refinancing) and direct with Bendigo Bank (excludes brokers)

What can Club Members and Friends do ?
Visit any Bendigo Bank branch or contact one of our mobile bankers for an initial discussion.
Let our staff know which SFNL club you are affiliated with.
Remind our staff to use SFNL referral code #40620 on the paperwork.

Remember …
Anyone can nominate an SFNL Club to reward that Club with the 0.2% Referral Commission.
100% of the Referral $ is passed onto your Club.