Echuca branch staff (from left) Emilie Daniel, Darren Graham, Martin Kearney, Julia Smith, Laura Nunn, Anabelle Plunkett and Becky Baker.
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The National Australia Bank (NAB) branch in Echuca continues to strengthen its commitment to local banking services, backed by a team with 117 years of collective banking experience across agribusiness, business and personal banking sectors.
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Branch manager Julia Smith emphasised the importance of maintaining strong community connections.
“In today’s fast-paced digital world, the value of local relationships and a personal touch in banking cannot be overstated,” she said.
“When you walk into your local branch in Echuca and are greeted by name, you’re not just another customer, you’re a neighbour.”
Anabelle Plunkett and Julia Smith.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Being part of the community is vital to NAB, with branch staff involved in several community groups and actively participating in local events. The branch is a member of the Committee for Echuca Moama.
Following a $1.5 million refurbishment in 2021, the branch at 165-167 Hare St, Echuca, now houses business and retail teams under one roof.
The modern facility features multiple meeting spaces, a self-service digital bar and business change and deposit machines.
“Local bankers understand the unique needs and challenges of the community because they live and work in it too,” Mrs Smith said.
“This connection allows them to offer more tailored advice and support that’s structured to local businesses and families.
“At a time when financial services are increasingly automated and impersonal, it’s the trust, familiarity and genuine care found in local relationships that make all the difference.”
Laura Nunn and Annabelle Plunkett are ready to assist customers.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
The banking team includes several specialists.
Emilie Daniel, an agribusiness specialist with more than five years of experience at NAB, holds a Bachelor of Agriculture with a major in economics from the University of Melbourne.
Becky Baker, an Echuca local with more than 10 years of banking experience, specialises in professional services and agriculture, while Martin Kearney brings over 30 years of finance sector experience to commercial property and development.
Laura Nunn is a branch home loan specialist with more than 10 years of banking experience and a passion for helping first home buyers achieve their dreams and investors build their portfolios.
Ms Nunn provides home loan solutions tailored to each customer’s individual circumstances and goals.
The branch is open Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 4pm and Fridays from 9.30am to 5pm, offering services including internet kiosk access, cash exchange, express business deposit and Smart ATM facilities.
Call in to NAB Echuca branch today at 165-167 Hare St, Echuca.
