Community Sponsorships

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• I have read and understand the program guidelines
• I/the organisation can demonstrate how this proposal aligns with the aims of the sponsorship guidelines
• I have/the organisation has a valid Australian bank account
• I am/the organisation is a current Bendigo Bank customer, or willing to become a Bendigo Bank customer
• I do not have any other sponsors who are financial institutions. This includes banks, brokers, insurance providers etc
• I/we have the capacity to deliver this sponsorship.
• the sponsorship will benefit the sponsor and is delivered within and benefits the local area
• all required licences, permits and insurances required are / will be in place (if applicable)
• if your staff / volunteers are working with children, they have obtained a Working with Children Check

• attempt to change the law or direct political donations
• conflict with our organisation’s values and objectives
• break any laws
• attempt to claim retrospective funding – paying for costs already incurred
• involve gambling  
• denigrate, exclude or offend any part of the community 
• encourage violence or involve the use of weapons 
• mistreat, exploit or harm animals 
• create environmental hazards
• present a danger to public health or safety
• take place solely outside Australia
• contribute to modern slavery