Take Five Initiative

This World Teachers’ Day, nominate a colleague for our Take Five Initiative – because great work should be celebrated.

Recognising the countless moments you give

Teaching takes courage, care and countless unseen moments – whether it’s covering lunch duty, sharing resources or just being there for moral support. Shine a light on the moments that matter.

Take five to recognise

Our Take Five Initiative makes it possible for you to recognise your colleagues. It’s as simple as taking a moment to submit a nomination. Your nomination gives them the chance to receive some amazing gifts¹. Imagine their smile when they realise you appreciate the little things they do.

And that recognition could pay off — literally. If your nomination is selected, $1,000 is yours².

Nominate now

How Take Five works

Notice

Recognise a colleague’s everyday efforts

Nominate

Show your appreciation by nominating a colleague

Gifts

Give your colleague the gift of recognition

Recognition for the Take Fivers

Teachers Mutual Bank will provide the top ten nominees with the following gifts, giving them time to focus on themselves, and help contribute to their financial wellbeing.

Ultimate Gift

Three months of delicious dinners delivered to their home¹.
$2,000 deposited into a Teachers Mutual Bank account¹.

Top Nine Gifts

One month of delicious dinners delivered to their home¹.
$500 deposited into a Teachers Mutual Bank account¹.

FAQs

Who is eligible to be nominated for Take Five?

An educator currently working in Australia’s education sector.

Can I nominate more than one person?

Yes, nominate as many colleagues that you feel should be recognised.

I’m not a teacher. Can I still nominate a teacher I work with?

Yes, anyone can nominate.

How will the top ten nominations be selected?

We’ve designed the process for selecting the top nominations to be impartial and fair. Selection of Take Fivers will be made by leaders from the education sector. See our Take Five terms and conditions for more information.

Can I nominate myself?

No, nominations must be made by someone else.

What if I have additional questions?

Send your questions to [email protected] during the promotion period and we’ll aim to respond to you within three business days.

Why join us?

We’re here to help you reach your financial goals, big or small. Our products and services are designed for you — and because we’re member-owned, we reinvest profits back into your community.

Join us and experience a bank that puts teachers first.

Learn more

1. Terms and Conditions constitute your agreement with the promoter in relation to your participation as a nominee in the promotion.

2. Terms and Conditions constitute your agreement with the promoter in relation to your participation as a nominator in the promotion.

Full competition Terms and Conditions available online at tmbank.com.au. Entries close at 5pm AEDT on 17 November 2025. Drawn on or before 5 December 2025 at 28-38 Powell Street, Homebush NSW 2140. Winner will be notified via phone call or email by 5pm AEDT on 19 December 2025.

Entrants must 18 years or over. Self-nominations are not eligible. Not open to directors, employees and Members and Advisory Committee members of Teachers Mutual Bank, and members of their family (spouse, de facto, parent, grandparent, child, stepchild, grandchild, brother or sister).

Membership is open to citizens or permanent residents of Australia who are current or retired employees in the Australian education sector or are family members of members (i.e. shareholders) of the Bank.

Teachers Mutual Bank is a division of Teachers Mutual Bank Limited ABN 30 087 650 459 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 238981.