It’s Official. Our Community Grants program is Award-Winning!

On Wednesday the 6th October, we were proud to be announced as a Highly Commended Award-winning Finalist in the 2021 Get Ready NSW Community Award. In what was a record year for applications, we reached the Final 4, and were awarded a Highly Commended trophy. This award recognises the...

On Wednesday the 6th October, we were proud to be announced as a Highly Commended Award-winning Finalist in the...

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Club Lennox & SCCU partner up to support largest regional mental health unit in NSW

Thanks to the efforts of the annual Club Lennox Christmas Tree fundraising drive and Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU), a cheque for over $3,800 has been presented to Our Kids - Northern Rivers Children's Health Fund. Receiving the cheque on behalf of Our Kids, Fundraising Coordinator Rebekka Battista said With restrictions...

Thanks to the efforts of the annual Club Lennox Christmas Tree fundraising drive and Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU),...

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Banking Re-imagined has Arrived in Lismore & Mullumbimby

Australia’s Mutual Lender of the Year, Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU) has re-opened the doors to their redesigned Lismore and Mullumbimby Financial Service Centre (FSC) and it’s catching local attention. At a time when many have had to pull back on spending, SCCU is doing the opposite. Reinvesting into the...

Australia’s Mutual Lender of the Year, Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU) has re-opened the doors to their redesigned Lismore...

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Australia’s Mutual Lender of the Year awards $60K in Community Grants

Southern Cross Credit Union have today announced the six successful recipients of this year's Community Grants program, awarded to families, community groups and small business. After opening up the program beyond Community Groups, the local Credit Union received a record-breaking175 applications and over 5000 community votes, generating more public interest than...

Southern Cross Credit Union have today announced the six successful recipients of this year's Community Grants program, awarded to families,...

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A look at our 2020 Community Goals Partners – Australian Seabird Rescue Edition!

Australian Seabird Rescue (ASR) is a grass-roots community group with a passion for coastal wildlife rescue and conservation. With branches along the coastline of New South Wales and sister-groups around the country, ASRs strategic objective is to reduce the human impact on wildlife through rescue, research and education. ASR members...

Australian Seabird Rescue (ASR) is a grass-roots community group with a passion for coastal wildlife rescue and conservation. With branches...

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American Express contributes an additional $10,000 into SCCU Community Grants, bringing the total amount up to a massive $60,000

Proving how businesses can come together to make a real impact, Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU) today announced an additional $10,000 on top of their $50,000 Community Grants program thanks to their international payments partner, American Express. Having tripled their contribution into the Grants program this year, SCCU CEO, Stuart...

Proving how businesses can come together to make a real impact, Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU) today announced an...

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A look at our 2020 Community Goals Partners – Gold Coast Bodyboard Club Edition!

The Gold Coast Bodyboard Club (GCBC) is a community based, non-profit organisation that aims to enable children and adults of all ages and abilities to experience competition bodyboarding. The club is run by members and volunteers who dedicate their personal time for the sport they love. With events and competitions...

The Gold Coast Bodyboard Club (GCBC) is a community based, non-profit organisation that aims to enable children and adults...

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A look at our 2020 Community Goals Partners – Sth Lismore Celtic Football Club Edition!

A club with a proud history dating back to 1946, the South Lismore Celtic Football Club have a strong reputation for developing junior footballers and allowing them to maximise their potential. Enjoyment, respect, reaching potential, commitment and dedication are the values on which this club has built its foundation,...

A club with a proud history dating back to 1946, the South Lismore Celtic Football Club have a strong...

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SCCU increase the level of financial support to provide $50,000 in Community Grants

Southern Cross Credit Union announces more funding than ever before for their Community Grants program, with a total of $50,000 to be shared across applications from families, individuals, business and community groups. Community Grants is SCCU’s largest annual community program, generating enormous interest across the Northern Rivers. Living true to...

Southern Cross Credit Union announces more funding than ever before for their Community Grants program, with a total of...

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Together we can do more – SCCU & Positive Change for Marine Life team up!

We’ve loved every minute of getting our hands dirty with Positive Change for Marine Life (PCFML) as a part of their River Warriors initiative and with the news of our new 3 year partnership – we couldn’t be prouder! Making a difference is incredibly important to who we are at...

We’ve loved every minute of getting our hands dirty with Positive Change for Marine Life (PCFML) as a part...

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Kingscliff Turtle Release

It’s not often that you get to start the work day at the beach but on Thursday 5th March the SCCU team and community partners Australian Seabird Rescue did just that, meeting on the Kingscliff sands for the release of 2 rehabilitated turtles, back into the wild.   Joined by locals,...

It’s not often that you get to start the work day at the beach but on Thursday 5th March...

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2019 Community Grants Recipients

A big thank you to all our amazing local organisations, groups, projects and teams who participated in our Community Grants program in 2019. We received 48 eligible applications from all across the Northern Rivers and promoted each cause to the public, attracting over 2,500 online votes. Each applicant had their...

A big thank you to all our amazing local organisations, groups, projects and teams who participated in our Community...

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