About | Community Grows Here

Hello

Buninyong & District Financial Services Limited (BDFSL) operates a locally owned franchise of Bendigo Bank, known as Community Bank Buninyong.

We exist for one purpose - giving back! Our profits fuel meaningful community projects, causes and organisations.

We’ve already invested $2.25M+ into our community, plus we’ve proudly funded a Community House for all, creating a space where everyone belongs.

Our company has achieved Social Traders certification, reflecting our commitment to helping organisations create real impact in the local community.

Every day we’re working hard to drive positive change for our community. We think that’s pretty special and unique.

It simply works like this...

Think Local

When you bank with your local Community Bank, profit is directed back into the community.

Community

Community investment funds benefit local organisations, improve community facilities, services, infrastructure and well-being.

Growth

The process cycles and allows our community to thrive and prosper. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected future for everyone.

Our volunteer company directors

Ian Corcoran

Chair

Board member since 2012

Qualifications

Dip Bus (Acc) GAICD

Experience & Other Directorships

Bendigo Bank mentor and adviser. Past-Chair AICD, Ballarat Regional Committee, Inaugural Chair Wildlife Resilience Foundation, Former Director Ballarat Foundation, immediate past Captain Buninyong Golf Club.

Andrea Mason

Director

Board member since 2018

Qualifications

BAppSc Cert IV Training & Assessment

Experience & Other Directorships

Director of Finding North — Aspects of Sustainability, Chair of Global Landcare, Board Member of Bunanyung Landscape Alliance.

Richard McDowell

Director

Board member since 2016

Qualifications

Dip Bus (Acc), FCA, CTA, MAICD

Experience & Other Directorships

Semi-retired chartered accountant with 40+ years in practice. Director/Treasurer Buninyong Golf Club and Ballarat Swap Meet. Formerly involved with Ballarat West Rotary. Director of six SMBs. Former Director Victorian Water Industry (20+ years).

Graeme Benn

Director

Board member since 2024

Qualifications
B. Com. CPA. M.Teach (Secondary)

Experience & Other Directorships

Accountant at TRG Accountants with a keen interest in construction and primary production. President of the Buninyong Primary School Council.

Omaru Maruatona

Director

Board member since 2022

Qualifications

Software Engineering (Hons). Phd in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Cyber security

Experience & Other Directorships

CEO at Aiculus, Advisor at CyLon Cybersecurity (UK) and The Business Pickle (Aus). 13 years of cybersecurity, risk and artificial intelligence experience.

Debbie Rybicki

Director

Board member since 2022

Qualifications

BSc (Physio), Grad Dip (Journalism), Cert Gov & Risk Mgt GAICD

Experience & Other Directorships

Radio journalist with the ABC. Past experience in the private and public health care sectors. Buninyong School Council Member.

Joanne Innes

Director

Board member since 2018

Qualifications

Adv Dip Bus.Man Adv Dip HR AHRI

Experience & Other Directorships

HR Practitioner with over 25 years HR and business management experience.

Ronald Delaland

Director

Board member since 2009

Experience & Other Directorships

Director Delaland Holdings, Owner Buninyong Newsagency, President Buninyong Golf Club.

Brett Jones

Director

Board member since 2022

Qualifications

LBEng (Hons), MBA with Distinction, Juris Doctor, Grad Dip Legal Practice, GAICD, FGIA

Experience & Other Directorships

EO/MD in ASX listed public & private organisations — automotive, building, manufacturing, waste / recycling, project management, professional services & sports admin sectors. Director McCallum Disability Services.