1300 13 22 77Community First Bank celebrates International Nurses Day
Key points
- Community First Bank is proudly celebrating the vital role of nurses this International Nurses Day, a global event on 12 May that honours their contributions to healthcare and communities worldwide.
- In January 2025 after 20 years of supporting people with breast cancer the McGrath Foundation began taking it’s expert nursing care to all cancers, with nurses already in the field supporting people with all cancer types.
- Our Pink Credit Card and Pink Debit Card has collectively raised over $1.6 million since 2009.
- Each Pink Credit Card contributes $25 annually, helping Australians access free, specialist cancer care.
This International Nurses Day, Community First Bank is proudly celebrating the vital role of nurses by reaffirming its support for the McGrath Foundation, whose mission has recently expanded to assist all Australians facing cancer, not just breast canceri.
With around 1 in 2 Australians diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and more than 160,000 new cases expected this year alone, the need for specialist support has never been greater.
Community First Bank supports the McGrath Foundation on International Nurses Day, as they broaden their mission to reach more Australians facing cancer.
International Nurses Day, celebrated globally on 12 May, honors the vital contributions nurses make to healthcare and communities around the world.
An enduring partnership supporting thousands of Australians facing cancer
Since 2009, the enduring partnership between Community First Bank and the McGrath Foundation has raised well in excess of $1.6 million and made a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of Australians affected by cancer.
The donations have been driven primarily through the bank’s Pink Credit Cardii, which contributes $25 from each active card annually to help fund the placement of a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse in communities nationwide. Community First Credit Union also donates $1 from the monthly fee of its Pink Debit Card to the McGrath Foundationiii.
With the annual cost of funding one McGrath Cancer Care Nurse sitting around $150,000, every cardholder plays a part in helping someone receive free, life-changing support when they need it most.
Community First Bank is deeply committed to supporting the McGrath Foundation and their crucial work in our communities.
The Foundation’s mission to provide vital support to those affected by cancer aligns closely with Community First’s values.
A low rate card offering a meaningful way to support a worthy cause
The Low Rate Pink Credit Card was launched in 2009 by Community First Bank in partnership with the McGrath Foundation, established by the late Jane McGrath and her husband, former Australian Test cricketing great Glenn McGrath.
With a competitive rate of 8.99% p.a.1 on purchases and cash advances, it offers Australians a meaningful way to support a worthy cause.
Our members have embraced the opportunity to give back while benefiting from one of the lowest rate credit cards in the market.
It’s a product with purpose—and that’s something we’re incredibly proud of.
Tracey Bevan, Ambassador & Director of the McGrath Foundation, expressed heartfelt thanks for the ongoing partnership.
“We’re so grateful to Community First Bank and every Pink Credit Card and Pink Debit Card holder for their unwavering support.
“These contributions have helped McGrath Cancer Care Nurses provide life-changing support to people and their families experiencing cancer across the country,” she said.
ihttps://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/stories/news/mcgrath-foundation-launches-its-next-innings-as-it-takes-care-to-all-cancers-with-the-support-of-cricket-australia/
iii https://communityfirst.com.au/products/everyday-account
1 Credit eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply. Rates are current as at 31/03/2018 and subject to change without notice. Community First Bank donates half the annual fee to the McGrath Foundation each year you hold the card. The McGrath Foundation raises money to fund McGrath Cancer Care Nurses in communities right across Australia and increase cancer awareness in young Australians.