Taking control of our own destiny

As the first Bendigo Bank Community Bank™ branch, we are proud to be associated with Bendigo Bank in developing the Community Banking® concept.

Our district's ability to establish and operate a Community Bank™ branch is evidence of our sense of community and commitment to our district's future. Our efforts have been substantially rewarded.

The Community Bank™ Branch has contributed greatly to economic growth in our communities. Not only has the Community Bank™ branch returned banking services to our district, it has allowed us to greatly enhance control over our capital base and flow, resulting in a range of positive flow on effects.

The direct effect of the return of banking services to the town has been obvious. The manager of the local Rupanyup supermarket has seen his turnover increase by 30% since the bank opened, enabling him to expand his product lines and purchase new equipment. A number of other businesses have reported similar experiences.

Aside from returning banking services, some of the profits from the bank branch remain in the community. Instead of our money leaving town for the capital cities, we keep it here to invest in further developing our community and enhancing its economic prospects.

Rupanyup/Minyip Community Bank™ Branch is a franchised business of Bendigo Bank Limited. All the banking products offered by Rupanyup/Minyip Community Bank™ Branch are provided by Bendigo Bank.