Unity Bank

UPDATE: All services are now up and running as normal. Thank you for your patience.
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We are currently experiencing intermittent issues with the app and Internet Banking. We are working to resolve these issues as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

We are hiring!

Taking applications for:

Relationship Manager role based in the Central West region of NSW with office base at Reliance Bank’s Bathurst Head Office.

Branch Supervisor for our Fremantle Branch in WA.

For more information on these roles and how to apply please visit https://www.unitybank.com.au/about-us/careers/

Please be aware that scammers have been calling individuals posing as Unity Bank’s Fraud Team and asking for sensitive information such as bank details, access and OTP’s (One-time passwords). Unity Bank does NOT ask for banking details, access to your accounts or OTP’s when calling Members.

If you do receive a call from a scammer posing as a Unity Bank staff member requesting the above details, please hang up and call us on 1300 36 2000.

A friendly reminder that all Unity Bank branches in NSW, except our Newcastle branch, will be closed on Monday, 5th August, for NSW’s Bank Holiday.

Our call centre will be open for calls from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm AEST.

Balances and transactions on your account are available through our website via Internet Banking, and by downloading our banking app. (Please ensure you are registered for these services).

From the team at Unity Bank

We are a proud supporter of the Australian Mutuals Foundation who support Australian Children and youth who are at risk of abuse or neglect, or who are disadvantaged in terms of housing, medical care or education. They also assist remote and disadvantaged communities in impoverished South East Asian and South Pacific countries to facilitate microfinance benefits to assist the poor to generate income.

Learn more: https://www.australianmf.org.au/

Mates in Mining is a dedicated organisation committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of individuals within the mining, construction, and energy sectors in Australia. With a mission to provide su***de prevention through community development programs, and by offering accessible and confidential support services such as counselling, Mates in Mining offers crucial assistance tailored to the specific needs of these industries. They offer a 24/7 helpline and face to face support in major sites across Australia.

Unity Bank is proud to support such a worthy cause.

Learn more: https://mates.org.au/mining/

We are thrilled to announce that Unity Bank has generously donated $135,000 to MATES in Mining! In the photo, you can see MATES Australia CEO, Chris Lockwood, and Unity Bank Acting CEO, Kyri Karagiannis, handing over the cheque. This funding will allow us to hire an additional Field Officer, increasing our ability to provide crucial training and support services in the mining community. Thank you, Unity Bank, for your commitment to improving mental health in our industry.

Hunterlink is a dedicated organisation committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of individuals within the mining, construction, and energy sectors in Australia. With a mission to provide accessible and confidential support services, Hunterlink offers crucial assistance through counselling, education, and training programs tailored to the specific needs of these industries. There services are available through calls to their 24-hour helpline and face to face support in major ports across Australia. Unity Bank is proud to support such a worthy cause.

Learn more: https://hunterlink.org.au/

It is great to be able to support our Alliance Partner, the ETU with their own Unity Bank relationship Manager, Seamus Ryan, who discussed the important benefits of Unity Bank Membership for their Members, like the Protected Action Clause* in every new loan contract allowing the deferment of loan repayments in the event of protected industrial action.

We are the bank that works for workers.

Credit eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply. *Protected Action Clause available for all Unity Bank members while involved in “protected industrial action” under the Fair Work Act, 2009 (Cth). Prior to becoming involved in a protected industrial action Member must not be in default under their loan contract. Member must request Unity Bank to postpone repayments in part or in full. Interest accrues and is capitalised to the loan throughout the approved loan repayment deferral period. Unity Bank Limited. | ABN 11 087 650 315 | AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 240399.

*An update from the NSW Government*

Shared Equity Home Buyer pilot closing

The Shared Equity Home Buyer pilot closes on 30 June 2024. Interested individuals must apply with a participating lender by 24 June 2024 at 5pm.

Participants who have received pre-approval from Revenue NSW prior to 30 June 2024 have until 30 September 2024 to find and purchase a home (exchange contracts). Those with pre-approval extensions must adhere to their respective expiry dates. No pre-approval extensions will be granted after 30 June 2024. Current participants will continue to be supported by Revenue NSW and must maintain their obligations under the scheme for as long as they own their home.

Need help? Call Shared Equity Support 1300 679 372.

For FAQs please visit our website https://www.unitybank.com.au/home-loans/affordable-home-pathways/shared-equity-home-buyer-helper/

Unity Bank is proud to support the Convoy for the Cure Townsville 2024.

This admirable initiative is asking for funding to improve the research of DIPG (Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma). It's an aggressive type of cancer, that is extremely rare and most often occurs in the paediatric population.

Please visit https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/convoyforthecuretownsville to make a donation today to assist this amazing initiative.

We are urging our Members to be cautious of Toll LINKT scam text messages, and emails, as well as BEC (Business email compromise) scams.

Toll LINKT scams often claim that the individual has an unpaid toll invoice and urges you to click the link in the email or text to pay the invoice.

BEC scams occur when fake invoices are emailed to the Finance Department of a company under the guise of a ‘legitimate’ vendor. The purpose of these scams is to manipulate the company into paying a falsified invoice.

How to safeguard yourself from these types of scams:
1. Take time to read emails or text messages thoroughly (scammers often use urgency as a tactic to trick you into giving money or personal information by putting you on the spot).
2. Verify the email address of the sender (scammers often replicate the email of a trusted sender to trick the receiver into trusting the source).

To find out more on how to protect yourself against scams, please visit https://www.unitybank.com.au/latest-news/articles/safeguarding-yourself-against-scams-and-fraud/

If you believe you have been scammed, call us immediately on 1300 36 2000.

Exciting News! Our brand-new website is now LIVE!

Experience a seamless and user-friendly online banking platform designed to cater to all your banking needs.

You can continue using the same URL to visit our website: unitybank.com.au

If you have any questions or require assistance navigating the new website, please contact us on 1300 36 2000.

Coming soon! We will be launching a brand-new Unity Bank website on December 4th.

The redesigned website will provide you with an enhanced online experience, offering a seamless, user-friendly, and modern interface. While the design will be new, our core values and dedication to your financial security and success remain the same.

Click below to find out more about what you can expect and the motivations driving this initiative.
https://www.unitybank.com.au/UB-website-consolidation.html

Congratulations to our winner Cathy, who attended the 2023 HACSU Delegates conference and entered our competition! She’s won a $250 EFTPOS gift card!

We would also like to thank everyone who attended the event and visited our Unity Bank stall.

Congratulations to our winners, Murray (Sue, wife, pictured) and Mose, who attended this year’s ChromeFest and entered our competition! They both won a $100 AmpolCASH gift card!

We would also like to thank everyone who attended the event and visited our Unity Bank stall.

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Use passphrases and password managers.

Passphrases are passwords that use 4 or more random words. Don’t compromise your accounts by re-using passwords or passphrases. Consider using a password manager to help generate or store secure and unique passwords.

- Set secure passphrases
- Learn how to protect your passphrases using a password manager.

To find out how, visit: https://www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics

Congratulations to our winner Cj, who attended the Victorian Trade Hall Council HSR 2023 conference and entered our competition! He’s won a $250 EFTPOS gift card!
We would also like to thank everyone who attended the event and visited our Unity Bank stall.

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Back up your important files.

Safeguard your data from threats and avoid costly data recovery by having your important files backed up.
- Set up and perform regular backups
- Use Australian Cyber Security Centre’s advice for backups to learn more about the files and devices to back up regularly.

To find out how, visit: https://www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Protect your accounts with multi-factor authentication.

Protect your accounts with multi-factor authentication.

Turn on multi-factor authentication to add another layer of protection to your accounts.
- Learn about protecting your account with multi-factor authentication
- Use the how-to-guide to protect your devices and accounts using multi-factor authentication.

To find out how, visit: https://www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Update your devices regularly.

Remember to turn on automatic updates for your devices and software. This ensures you have the latest security in place.

- Check out our top tips to stay cyber secure
- Learn how to update your devices
- Test your knowledge by taking Australia Cyber Security Centre’s short quiz: how cyber secure are you

To find out how visit: https://www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics

Former Coal Miner Craig Hamilton now broadcaster for ABC Newcastle, is sharing his powerful story about depression and suicidal thoughts. He has just produced a remarkable documentary called 'The Promise,' documenting his journey and aiming to ignite a crucial conversation about mental health and su***de prevention.

This documentary has limited screenings across the nation, and we're hopeful that our community will come together to support this cause. Let's spread the word, encourage attendance, and show our support for 'The Promise'

Screening times and sessions are available here: https://www.greenfrogproductions.com/product-page/thepromise-tickets

We are urging our Members to be cautious of investments promised via Facebook Marketplace.

Scammers via Facebook Marketplace use a variety of tactics to manipulate buyers and sellers of the platform, often disguising themselves as one or the other. These scammers often send emails or text messages that reflect an investment scheme asking you to click on a link to find out more.

How to protect yourself from this type of scam:
• Take time to read suspicious emails or text messages (scammers often use urgency as a tactic to trick you into giving money or personal information).
• Check the email thoroughly (these emails often mention a problem that needs a solution quickly). Check the facts and details before taking action.
• Do not send any personal data or information (often these scammers use profile pictures of employees in a familiar business to convince you of their legitimacy).

To find out more, please visit https://www.unitybank.com.au/latest-scam-alert-investments-promised-via-facebook.html

If you believe you have been scammed, call us immediately on 1300 36 2000.

Today we celebrate and applaud all the fathers out there and appreciate all the support and love they give.

We at Unity Bank would like to wish all the amazing dads out there a wonderful Father’s Day and hope you all have a fantastic day with family and friends.

Are you having difficulties making repayments to your Unity Bank facilities?

At Unity Bank, we pride ourselves on assisting Members when they fall on difficult times. We recognise the wide range
of circumstances that can induce financial difficulties including unemployment or retrenchment, ill-health, family breakdown, domestic violence, financial abuse, and natural disasters to name a few. We encourage you to inform us at an early stage if you are experiencing financial hardship.

We are here to help.

To find out more, please visit unitybank.com.au/credit-assistance

Should you require assistance for financial hardship, then please contact Unity Bank’s hardship team at [email protected] or call us on 1300 36 2000.

A friendly reminder that all Unity Bank branches in NSW, except our Newcastle branch, will be closed on Monday, 7th August, for NSW’s Bank Holiday.

Our call centre will be open for calls from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm AEST.

Balances and transactions on your account are available through our website via Internet Banking, by downloading our banking app or by using our phone banking service on 1300 36 2000. (Please ensure you are registered for these services).

From the team at Unity Bank

We are urging our members to be wary of tax themed scam texts, emails and calls requesting confidential tax information.
To protect yourself from these scams, please follow the advice from ACMA:

• Do not click on any links in unexpected texts or emails.
• Do not provide personal information over the phone.
• Do not rely on the contact information given by the caller or within the text or email.

To find out more on how to protect yourself against scams, please visit https://www.unitybank.com.au/latest-scam-alerts.html or ACMA’s website https://www.acma.gov.au/articles/2023-07/scam-alert-end-financial-year-tax-scams

If you are unsure about the security of your account or believe you have been scammed, contact us immediately on 1300 36 2000.

It is all about strength in unity!

Take advantage of our Protected Action Clause*

All Unity Bank loans include a clause allowing you to defer loan repayments during protected industrial action for up to 12 months.^

To access this valuable benefit, Unity Bank has a refinance offer:^
• Negotiate your rate with us,
• Waived Unity Bank establishment, valuation, and legal fees.~

Your Unity Bank contact:
• Ian Birch (M: 0407256529 E: [email protected])

To find out more, call us on 1300 36 2000 or visit https://www.unitybank.com.au/worker-support-package.html

Credit eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply. * Protected Action Clause available for all Unity Bank members under “protected industrial action” under the Fair Work Act, 2009 (Cth). Prior to becoming involved in Protected industrial action you must not be in default under your loan contract. Contract Repayments may be postponed in part or in full. ^ Loan deferment option and refinance offers available at the discretion of the Bank and subject to approval. Interest accrues and is capitalised to the loan throughout the approved loan repayment deferral period. ~ Other fees and charges may apply and will be specified at the time the loan is approved. Unity Bank Limited. | ABN 11 087 650 315 | AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 240399

We are a proud sponsor of the Western Districts Joggers and Harriers, a running club at Lake Gillawarna in Georges Hall, Sydney. Each year they host the Festival of the Feet, where people can participate in 21.1km, 14km, 7km or 3km. All ages and abilities are welcome to enter. If you’d like to participate visit: https://www.westiesjoggers.com/home/