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#GreaterIllawarra

We're giving away $3,000 every month to help make The Illawarra Greater - so far we've given away $57,000!

Nominate your organisation to go in the draw to receive funding from Greater Bank, or vote for the organisation you'd like to see given a much needed financial boost.

The power to change lives is in your hands, Illawarra!

At Greater Bank, we're committed to the communities we call home. While we show this every day by helping Illawarra locals make their financial dreams a reality, we realise that the best way to make communities stronger is by supporting the organisations that bring people together for the common good. 

How to vote

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Make your choice

Check out the three organisations below who are vying for a share in our $3,000 Community Funding this month, and pick the one you think deserves a financial boost.

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Mash that vote button!

Make your voice heard by clicking on the small arrow below the organisation of your choice. You can vote for the organisation of your choice once per hour.

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Spread the word

Want more votes for your favourite organisation? Hit that share button and get the message out there on social media - encourage your friends to cast their vote too!

Voting has now closed for this month...

Thanks for your interest in voting, but unfortunately the deadline for votes for this month has now passed.

We're tallying total voting numbers, and will be announcing our monthly winners and runners-up here, and on social media shortly!

Celebrating giving away $50K making a #GreaterIllawarra

Greater Bank has been helping local community organisations make the Illawarra greater since June 2918 as part of the #GreaterIllawarra funding program. We've given away over $50,000 so locals can continue making a difference in each others' lives.

How to enter

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Choose an image that shows off the great work your organisation does in the community
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Tell us how you make Illawarra Greater in 100 words or less (in the comment field)
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Check out our T's and C's and leave us some details so we can get back to you
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Upload all your info into the entry form below, and that's it - you're in the draw!

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Nominate your organisation now

View our other entries

Our Past Winners

Each month we put $3,000 directly into the hands of those locals contributing towards a #GreaterIllawarra. Check out some of our past winners.

#GreaterIllawarra hits $50k milestone

The #GreaterIllawarra funding program has celebrated a significant milestone with those who have benefitted from the $50,000 distributed since its inception.

Balgownie Rangers named major beneficiary of #GreaterIllawarra program

The Balgownie Rangers, have taken out this month’s major grant for Greater Bank’s #GreaterIllawarra community program. The Rangers will receive $2000, thanks to the results of a public vote, while the two runners-up, Wests Juniors Rugby League and Corrimal Surf Club, will also benefit from the program each taking $500 for their nomination.

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Terms and Conditions of Entry

Terms and Conditions of Entry – Greater Illawarra

 

1. This promotion is open to all members of the public who are 18 years of age or older, use Greater Bank’s website, who are natural persons and representatives of organisations listed as a not-for-profit or registered charity operating within a 25km radius of Wollongong, Corrimal, Nowra, Dapto or Figtree, NSW.

2. Entrants must upload comment text, photo or video via Greater Bank's website at www.greater.com.au/greaterillawarra. The comment text must contain a brief description of how they would contribute towards a Greater Illawarra. Entrants must also provide an email address for contact purposes.

3. By submitting an entry in the competition, all Entrants warrant that each visual entry media submitted is an original artistic work of the entrant which does not infringe the rights of any third party. The entrant agrees to indemnify Greater Bank against any and all claims, loss, damage and costs arising from a breach of the warranty set out in this condition.

4. Greater Bank will not be liable for any breach of copyright. The entrant will be solely responsible for their own entry and the consequences of submitting them. The entrant represents and warrants that their entry is their own and they own or have all necessary licences, rights, consents and permissions to use and authorize Greater Bank to use all patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights in and to any and all entries to enable inclusion and use of the entries in the manner contemplated by these terms and conditions;

5. Failure to comply with any term or condition may result in disqualification and/or forfeiture of Prizes at Greater Bank’s sole discretion.

6. Employees of Greater Bank and their Immediate Families* are excluded from entry.

7. The promotion runs on a monthly rotational basis – entry periods are as follows:

  • 9:00am Monday, January 6, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday January 29, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, February 3, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday February 26, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, March 2, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday April 1, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, April 6, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday April 29, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, May 4, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday May 27, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, June 1, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday June 24, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, June 29, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday July 29, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, August 3, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday August 26, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, August 31, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday September 30, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, October 5, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday October 28, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, November 2, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday November 25, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, November 30, 2020 - 5:00pm, Friday December 18, 2020

Voting periods for the above entry periods are as follows:

  • 9:00am Monday, January 6, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday January 29, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, February 3, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday February 26, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, March 2, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday April 1, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, April 6, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday April 29, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, May 4, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday May 27, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, June 1, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday June 24, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, June 29, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday July 29, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, August 3, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday August 26, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, August 31, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday September 30, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, October 5, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday October 28, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, November 2, 2020 - 5:00pm, Wednesday November 25, 2020
  • 9:00am Monday, November 30, 2020 - 5:00pm, Friday December 18, 2020

Voting is limited to one submission per voting period. If Greater Bank has reason to believe the voting element of the Greater Illawarra competition is being misappropriated, we reserve the right to disqualify entrants at any time.

8. The promotion ends at 5:00pm, Friday December 18, 2020

9. To enter, an entrant must, during the promotional period;

  • Upload comment text and image or video to www.greater.com.au/greaterillawarra
  • Comment text must contain short explanation of how your organisation is contributing towards making the Illawarra Greater.
  • Provide Greater Bank with an organisation name and mobile number for contact purposes
  • Accept the terms and conditions of this promotion
  • Entries must not be: Late; Delayed; Incomplete; Incomprehensible; Unlawful; Obscene; Defamatory; Libellous; Threatening; Pornographic; Harassing; Hateful; Racially or ethnically offensive; Capable or encouraging of conduct that would be considered a criminal offence; Capable of violating any law; or Capable of giving rise to civil liability.

Only one (1) entry per month (prize period) is permitted per entrant.

10. Greater Bank accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected entries, or entries not received by Greater Bank for any reason whatsoever.

11. If there is a dispute as to the identity of an entrant, the entrant will be deemed to be the person or organisation on whose behalf a valid entry was uploaded during the prize period.

12. Entry into this draw is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.

13. The Prize:

  • First place: 1 x donation of $2,000.00, into a Greater Bank account (X12)
  • Runner Up 1: 1 x donation of $500.00 into a Greater Bank account (x12)
  • Runner Up 2: 1 x donation of $500.00 into a Greater Bank account (x12)

14. The total prize pool is valued at $36,000.00

15. At the completion of each prize period, winners will be decided based on the number of votes received Online at https://www.greater.com.au/greaterillawarra, however, Greater Bank retains the sole right to allocate the monthly prize pool upon the completion of the prize period. 

Entries will be selected to become a part of the voting element of the promotion by validating that entrants have met all entry criteria. This will be completed at Greater Bank’s Head Office, 103 Tudor Street, Hamilton at 10.00am AEST on the following dates:

  • 10:00am Thursday, January 30, 2020
  • 10:00am Thursday, February 27, 2020
  • 10:00am Thursday, April 2, 2020
  • 10:00am Thursday, April 30, 2020
  • 10:00am Thursday, May 28, 2020
  • 10:00am Thursday, June 25, 2020
  • 10:00am Thursday, July 30, 2019
  • 10:00am Thursday, August 27, 2020
  • 10:00am Thursday, October 1, 2020
  • 10:00am Thursday, October 29, 2020
  • 10:00am Thursday, November 26, 2020
  • 10.00am Monday, December 21, 2020

16. Winners as part of the voting element of the promotion are required to attend Greater Bank’s Wollongong, Shellharbour, Figtree, Dapto or Corrimal branch (whichever is closest) on the following dates/times to receive prize and arrange prize transfer:

  • 10:00am Friday, January 31, 2020
  • 10:00am Friday, February 28, 2020
  • 10:00am Friday, April 3, 2020
  • 10:00am Friday, May 1, 2020
  • 10:00am Friday, May 29, 2020
  • 10:00am Friday, June 26, 2020
  • 10:00am Friday, July 31, 2020
  • 10:00am Friday, August 28, 2020
  • 10:00am Friday, October 2, 2020
  • 10:00am Friday, October 30, 2020
  • 10:00am Friday, November 27, 2020
  • 10.00am Tuesday, December 22, 2020

*        Immediate family includes:  spouse; defacto spouse; parent; parent in law; defacto spouse parent; step-parent; foster-parent or legal guardian; grandparent; child; step-child; foster-child; adopted-child; grandchild; sibling; step-sibling; foster-sibling; or defacto sibling.