World Teachers’ Day is celebrated across Australia on 31 October, recognising the vital role teachers play in shaping our communities and future generations. From early childhood educators to university lecturers, teachers dedicate themselves to helping others learn, grow, and achieve their best.
This year’s theme, “Hats off to teachers,” is a chance for all of us to recognise the dedication and care teachers bring to their work every day. You can get involved in simple ways: send a message of thanks, give a shout-out to a teacher who made a difference, or even share a fun selfie wearing your favourite hat in tribute. No matter how you join in, your gesture helps show teachers just how much their work is appreciated. Find out how on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) website.
This World Teachers’ Day, let’s take a moment to say hats off to the incredible teachers who make a difference every single day. By recognising and supporting them, we help create an environment where great teaching thrives and where students across Australia can continue to grow and succeed.
We’re proud to celebrate the teachers who shape our future. Their patience and determination deserve recognition every day, but especially today.
Award-winning support for teachers
As a member-focused, values-driven organisation, we are committed to the ongoing promotion and creation of mutual value, striving to make a positive impact for our members and the communities we are part of.
We have a proud history as a customer-owned bank supporting key worker groups and state government employees, including NSW Ambulance and Corrective Services, as well as those in teaching and healthcare.
As such, we have long provided special offers and product features to help support the financial wellbeing of these members.
Our Essential Worker Home Loan is a low interest, variable rate home loan specifically designed to recognise the contribution essential workers, like teachers, make to the community by supporting their home ownership journey with a value and feature packed product.
Independently recognised as winner of the 2024 Finder Innovation Award in the Social Impact Innovation category and with three 2025 Mozo Experts Choice Awards, our Essential Worker Home Loan demonstrates our commitment to support those who support others.
It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ to essential workers for the work they do in always serving our community.
