Teachers Mutual Bank

30/09/2026

When teachers rediscover the joy in what they do, the whole classroom can feel it.

After taking part in Bell Shakespeare’s National Teacher Mentorship, Daynah Elford returned to the classroom ready to shake things up - bringing more energy, laughter and play into the way she teaches.

For 10 years, Teachers Mutual Bank has proudly partnered with Bell Shakespeare to support teachers through this unique professional learning experience.

Discover more and watch the full stories: https://www.tmbank.com.au/impact/bell-shakespeare?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bell_shakespeare_10_year

25/09/2026

📅 To help you plan ahead, please note that our branches will be closed to members in Western Australia on Monday, 28 September, for the King's Birthday public holiday. 👑

The following services will still be available during this time:

📱 mobile app
💻 internet banking
📶 SMS banking
🆗 EFTPOS transactions
🏧 ATM transactions
💳 Visa transactions
☎️ National Contact Centre

📞 Please call us on 13 12 21 if you need any help - we're here until 8pm.

Details of other upcoming public holidays: https://www.tmbank.com.au/faq/other-ways-we-can-help/public-holidays

25/09/2026

First impression of Harvard

I have to be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect.

Stepping onto Harvard's campus for the first time brought a powerful mix of anticipation and reality. For years, my expectations were shaped by the university's distinguished history. Actually arriving brought a very natural sense of apprehension. Harvard's reputation can feel deeply intimidating, and I found myself wondering, 'how would I adapt to an environment like this?'

That anxiety didn't last long.

Beneath that imposing facade, the campus has an inspiring energy. And within hours, the apprehension transformed into something else entirely, motivation. A drive to embrace the challenge and contribute to a community that has shaped so many before me.

I'm Hala Ramadan, Principal of Wilton High School in New South Wales.

This year, I had the privilege of attending Harvard University's Achieving Excellence program, made possible by the Public Education Foundation and Teachers Mutual Bank.

Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing what I found inside those gates.

25/09/2026

"Leadership is about restraint."

I sat in a Harvard classroom alongside leaders from 9 American states and 13 countries — and this was the idea that stayed with me.

Not authority. Not action. Restraint.

Knowing when to listen. When to pause. When to create space for others to contribute rather than filling it yourself.

It challenged everything I thought I knew about what leading a school looks like. And it reinforced what I've always believed — that effective leadership is grounded in emotional intelligence and guided by a strong moral purpose.

True leadership is not about exercising authority at every opportunity. It's about demonstrating discernment, empathy, and intentionality — in ways that enable others to thrive.



This post is part of our story about Hala Ramadan - scroll through for more of her story.

24/09/2026

📅 To help you plan ahead, please note that our branches will be closed to members in Victoria on Friday, 25 September, for the AFL Grand Final public holiday. 🏉

The following services will still be available during this time:

📱 mobile app
💻 internet banking
📶 SMS banking
🆗 EFTPOS transactions
🏧 ATM transactions
💳 Visa transactions
☎️ National Contact Centre

📞 Please call us on 13 12 21 if you need any help - we're here until 8pm.

Details of other upcoming public holidays: https://www.tmbank.com.au/faq/other-ways-we-can-help/public-holidays

23/09/2026

The presses are rolling. 🎉

Production of our 2027 School Planners has officially begun, and we're so excited to deliver another year of support for our education community.

Whether you're mapping out important dates, planning lessons or staying on top of a busy school year, these planners are designed with educators in mind.

Thank you to .group for making it all happen behind the scenes. 📘✨

21/09/2026

Some of the most powerful teaching tools are the ones we forget as adults.

Bell Shakespeare Teaching Artist Huw McKinnon explores how rediscovering play can open up creativity, vulnerability and new ways of approaching the classroom.

It’s one of the ideas teachers explore through Bell Shakespeare’s National Teacher Mentorship - proudly supported by Teachers Mutual Bank for 10 years.

Discover more and watch the full stories: https://www.tmbank.com.au/impact/bell-shakespeare?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video3&utm_campaign=bell_shakespeare_10_year

14/09/2026

Great professional learning doesn’t end when the program does.

For teacher Rebecca Ledgard, Bell Shakespeare’s National Teacher Mentorship sparked new ideas and approaches she couldn’t wait to take back to her classroom; extending well beyond teaching Shakespeare.

For 10 years, Teachers Mutual Bank has proudly partnered with Bell Shakespeare to help make this unique professional development opportunity possible for teachers across Australia.

Discover more and watch the full stories: https://bit.ly/4xSu8Rw

07/09/2026

When teachers are given the space to learn, grow and reconnect with why they teach, the impact can reach far beyond the classroom.

For 10 years, Teachers Mutual Bank has proudly partnered with Bell Shakespeare to support teachers through the National Teacher Mentorship.

Discover the impact of the partnership and hear more from the teachers and educators behind it:
https://bit.ly/4d56TeJ

28/08/2026

Every scam report helps bring us closer to a world with less scams.

​The more we know about scammer activity, the better we can adapt our defences and help stop scams before they cause harm.

​Use the Scamwatch form to report any suspicious contact or activity. Your report helps us stop scammers and warn others. To make a report, visit: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam

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07/06/2018

Our Homebush, Western Sydney Regional (Rooty Hill), Newcastle, Parramatta and ACT offices as well as our Contact Centre will be closed on Monday, 11 June for the Queen’s Birthday public holiday.

Please contact us for phone banking, or log on to mobile or internet banking for any of your banking needs during this time.

Phone enquiries are available 8am to 7pm, weekdays and 9am to 3pm, Saturday. Our offices are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.