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Community 16/Dec/2024

January 2025 SmartLINK Newsletter

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January 2025 SmartLINK Newsletter

Finance 27/Nov/2024

Manage your money with these free apps

It is great to check your account balance and pay bills quickly with the BankWAW app or pay with your digital wallet at checkout. It is also nice that there is a range of apps out there that can help you budget and manage your money. We provide some examples of apps that can help you manage your money.

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Manage your money with these free apps

Finance 06/Sep/2024

Leading With Purpose

Michael Mack, CEO of BankWAW, recently joined a delegation of 39 representatives from 25 customer-owned banks at Parliament House in Canberra to represent the voice of their customers and assert their leadership role in a landscape often dominated by the big four banks. The visit provided a crucial opportunity for industry leaders to engage directly with senior officials, including Treasurer Jim Chalmers MP, Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones MP, and other Members of Parliament.

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Leading With Purpose

Security 30/Aug/2024

A job offer that is too good to be true

While reported job scam losses have shown a slight decline this year, the threat remains significant with Scamwatch reporting $6.4 million in losses to employment scams. Here are some tips on how to spot and avoid employment scams.

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A job offer that is too good to be true

Security 29/Aug/2024

When the perfect home turns out to be a scam

Finding a place to call home can be stressful and overwhelming. Unfortunately, scammers are using this situation to prey on unsuspecting renters.

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When the perfect home turns out to be a scam

Announcements 12/Dec/2022

Holiday payment processing

Over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period, there will be delays in the processing of standard payments to payees outside of WAW Credit Union. Osko payments will not be affected.

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Holiday payment processing

Announcements 24/May/2022

Borrowers to benefit as BankWAW holds back on full rate rise

MEDIA RELEASE

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Borrowers to benefit as BankWAW holds back on full rate rise

Announcements 23/Mar/2022

We have rebranded to BankWAW

Find out more about how these changes impact you.

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We have rebranded to BankWAW

Announcements 23/Mar/2022

BankWAW Media Release

WAW launches a new brand and trading name.

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BankWAW Media Release

Announcements 11/Mar/2022

WAW is rebranding to BankWAW

WAW Credit Union Co-operative Limited will trade as BankWAW from 23 March 2022.

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WAW is rebranding to BankWAW

Community 16/Dec/2024

January 2025 SmartLINK Newsletter

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January 2025 SmartLINK Newsletter

Community 01/Jul/2024

July 2024 SmartLINK Newsletter

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July 2024 SmartLINK Newsletter

Community 28/May/2024

House prices in northeast Victoria and southern New South Wales

In this article we examine the house prices in our service region, what is changed over the past year, and especially what it means if you are looking to buy a new or another home.

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House prices in northeast Victoria and southern New South Wales

Community 01/Jan/2024

January SmartLINK Newsletter

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January SmartLINK Newsletter

Community 09/May/2023

Things To Consider Before Getting A Home Loan In Australia

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Keeping yourself safe online

Sunday, November 8, 2020 / Security

The digital world has opened doors and allows people to connect and engage like never before. With so many ways to connect online, there are unfortunately scammers online who are looking for opportunities to trick people out of their money.

Keeping yourself safe online is an important skill; things change and new scams pop up all over the place.  
Here are our top tips to keep yourself safe online.
 
1. Keep your phone and computer secure and up-to-date.
 
Keep your computer, mobile, iPad, iWatch and whatever else you access the internet on up-to-date and use reputable anti-virus software to run virus scans and keep your devices safe. If a security upgrade notification becomes available, install the update as soon as you’re able.
 
2. Only use secure networks and devices
 
Avoid using public computers or Wi-Fi hotspots to access or provide personal information, especially if it’s to do with your money. Don’t conduct any financial transactions on public computers or over public Wi-Fi. These networks aren’t secure and can be a target for identity theft and login and other information.
 
3. Keep your PIN and passwords safe
 
Keep you PIN and passwords private and make them hard to guess. Don’t write the details down. Use strong passwords that have a combination of letters, numbers and special charters. Use unique passwords for each login; don’t use the same password across social media accounts and internet banking.   
 
4. Check out the website security
 
Before transacting, make sure you’re on a secure website. It should have ‘https’ at the start of the website address and a padlock symbol in the top right hand corner. You can check the security certificate by clicking on the padlock.
 
5. Email safety
 
Never respond to an email asking you to update your details or passwords – login to the secure website if you need to make any changes. Do not click on links in unsolicited emails. Be careful with email attachments, if you’re not expecting something from someone then you should check with the sender before clicking on the document.
 
6. Be careful on social media
 
Don’t post personal identifying details that can be used to gather information. Amend your privacy settings in social media accounts to private, and only accept requests from people you know.
 
If you think you have been the victim of a financial scam, please get in touch with us as soon as possible on 1300 368 555.
 
Online scams are constantly evolving, so check on Scamwatch  and the Australian Cyber Security Centre website regularly for updates. 
 
Please note this article provides general information only.  When deciding how to protect your online environment please take into account what is in your  best interests and consider obtaining appropriate professional advice.

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Finance 27/Nov/2024

Manage your money with these free apps

It is great to check your account balance and pay bills quickly with the BankWAW app or pay with your digital wallet at checkout. It is also nice that there is a range of apps out there that can help you budget and manage your money. We provide some examples of apps that can help you manage your money.

Read More
Manage your money with these free apps

Finance 06/Sep/2024

Leading With Purpose

Michael Mack, CEO of BankWAW, recently joined a delegation of 39 representatives from 25 customer-owned banks at Parliament House in Canberra to represent the voice of their customers and assert their leadership role in a landscape often dominated by the big four banks. The visit provided a crucial opportunity for industry leaders to engage directly with senior officials, including Treasurer Jim Chalmers MP, Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones MP, and other Members of Parliament.

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Leading With Purpose

Finance 29/Jun/2021

How you can stay safe online at tax time...

The end of the financial year can be a stressful time, and there are usually a bunch of criminals waiting for you to slip up and fall into their scams. 

Most people expect to hear from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), so you should always expect the unexpected, and consider whether you're being contacted by someone legitimate or by a criminal who is out to get their hands on your personal details and hard-earned money.  

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How you can stay safe online at tax time...

Finance 23/Jun/2021

Owning your first home might be easier than you think...

WAW have been in the home loan game for more than fifty years, so we've helped our fair share of first home buyers to get a leg-up.  

We've rounded up a bunch of great financial schemes and hot tips that can help you to get started.  

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Owning your first home might be easier than you think...

Finance 26/Sep/2020

Making financial decisions during COVID-19

It’s been a difficult time for many people in our communities, with the impact of COVID-19 and the associated shutdowns having a major impact on individuals, businesses and regions.

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Making financial decisions during COVID-19

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