#NationalReconciliationWeek is always celebrated on from 27 May to 03 June.

That’s because these two dates are significant in the history of our First Nations Peoples. May 27th is the date of the 1967 referendum to remove discriminatory clauses from the Australian Constitution, and June 3rd is the anniversary of the 1992 High Court Mabo decision recognising native title.

Now more than ever, this week is one for Australians to explore, understand and celebrate the vibrant cultures of our First Nations peoples and to take steps, big or small, towards reconciliation.

To learn about the deep history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and get involved in events happening near you, visit reconciliation.org.au

#nowmorethanever #reconciliation #country

Today, we’re proud to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to environmental sustainability. IMB Bank has achieved carbon neutral certification from @ClimateActive, the Australian Government’s leading initiative for climate action.

We achieved certification for our offsetting projects, which included an entirely Aboriginal-owned, not-for-profit business that undertakes traditional fire management to reduce emissions (pictured, Warddeken ranger Ted Maralngurra conducts a burning program on the Arnhem Land plateau. Photo: David Hancock Photography); a native forest regeneration project to restore forest cover that had been lost to grazing and invasive species; and a project that will see forest plantations on degraded grasslands previously under extensive grazing.

This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the meticulous due diligence conducted by @NdevrEnvironmental, which ensured that we only invested in high-quality carbon offsets.

Our certification is a testament to our ongoing commitment to addressing climate change and reducing our carbon footprint, and we will continue to take meaningful steps to help our members and communities be better off.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/48opo8X

#ClimateAction #CarbonNeutral #Sustainability

Hey Charlestown Square 👋!

The IMB Team had a great time at their pop up this week, with giveaways, Spin and Win, colouring in and face painting!

Yesterday was a great day for people of all abilities (and all ages) in the Illawarra, with the ribbon cut for the Stuart Park All Ages All Abilities Playground.

Providing opportunities to enjoy a range of play options for children, young people and adults with disability, the All Abilities Playground features custom sized and specifically featured equipment for adults and those in wheelchairs.

The Disability Trust and community-driven initiative was funded by the Australian Government, NSW Government, Wollongong City Council and a range of local business institutions, including an #IMBBankCommunityFoundation in 2021.

Pictured left to right: Shoshana Dreyfus (UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia and community advocate), The Hon Paul Scully MP (Member for Wollongong), The Hon Alison Byrnes MP (Member for Cunningham), Carissa Viera (IMB Wollongong), Rochelle Stolk (IMB Figtree), Craig, Carol Berry (CEO Disability Trust).

#IMBBankCommunity #IMBBank #PlaygroundForAll

The IMB Bank Team had a ball at the Bikers Toy Run in Newcastle last weekend. It was amazing to see so many people out enjoying the sunshine and supporting people in need this Christmas through the Salvation Army Gift Giving Appeal.

It’s not too late to donate gifts. Simply visit any IMB branch and leave your donations under the tree before Friday December 15th.

Please visit our website for more information: https://bit.ly/49SMCWw

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