Important update: from 1 April 2026, the Illawarra Credit Union brand – a division of Community First Credit Union – will be formally retired. Visitors to the illawarracu.com.au will now be directed to this site. More information about this change is available here. The latest release of our enhanced mobile banking app is now available. Find out more information click here

Focus newsletters

Keep up to date with the latest news, tips and announcements with our tri-annual member newsletter.

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2026

April edition

This April, we’re excited to share the latest updates making banking better for our members. We’re proud to mark a significant milestone with our unified Community First Bank brand, and have plenty of updates in store, like an enhanced Mobile Banking app, added protection with Confirmation of Payee, as well as new community partnerships and scam safety tips. Read more in the April Focus Newsletter.

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2026

January edition

As we start the new year, we look forward to sharing how we plan to make banking a better experience for our members. We’re committed to continual improvement and have exciting things in store for this year, like an updated design to the Community First mobile app, added security to Internet Banking with Confirmation of Payee, as well as community centered initiatives. Read more in the January Focus Newsletter. 

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2025

October edition

In our October edition, we welcome Illawarra Credit Union members to our Community Focus quarterly newsletter. Following our recent banking system migration, our merger has delivered several benefits for members. The McGrath Foundation marks a huge milestone, celebrating 20 years. Enjoy digital cards in our app – shop, pay, and manage payments while your card is on the way.

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