Community Programs
Community Programs from a Bank That Cares
Our Community Programs
The Samford Community Bank’s Community Programs are another demonstration of our commitment and care about the health, safety and wellbeing of our community.
Our two key community programs are:
Defensive Driving Course
Another program as part of the #Bendigo4life program is the Defensive Driving Course. Community Bank Samford organises a day of classroom defensive driving knowledge and practical driving experience at the famous Lakeside Park Raceway and driver training facility at Kurwongbah.
Our Defensive Driving program commenced in 2012 and has been very popular with teenagers, learners, and P-Platers.
Community Bank Samford are proud supporters of this program that not only promotes greater awareness of road safety but also reinforces vital police messaging aimed at saving young lives on our roads.
Parents also appreciate the course because it allows young drivers to gain sound driving skills plus some confidence behind the wheel in a controlled environment.
2026 Details
In 2026 we will run two Defensive Driving courses, one in October and the second in December.
Details:
- BOTH CLASSES ARE NOW FULL. If you would like to be added to our wait list please email community@prcf.com.au
- Thursday, 1st October or Thursday, 10th December.
- 8:30am arrival for 9am start
- 4pm (approx.) finish
- Lakeside Park, Kurwongbah.
To participate in the course, you need to complete an online application form and make a $100 contribution.
As a Learner driver, please also note that you will be required to have a licensed driver accompany you throughout the day.
For more information on our Defensive Driving Program, please contact community@prcf.com.au.
Defibrillator Program
Community Bank Samford is proud to provide this lifesaving service to the community.
Commencing in 2017, this program is all about increasing the number of automatic external defibrillators (AED) located in public places within the Samford and Moreton Bay region, that are readily accessible to the community.
These essential devices are literal lifesavers – they’re fully automatic and are easy to use. The machine (once placed on the person experiencing heart issues) is able to measure the heart rate of the person and determine if a shock is needed.
There are a number of AED devices located across the region. If your community organisation requires an AED and it can be installed in a publicly accessible area on your premises, please fill out the expression of interest form below. For more information, please email grants@prcf.com.au.
| Cedar Creek Hall | 134 Cedar Creek Road Closeburn |
| Community Bank Samford | 37 Main Street Samford |
| Encircle | 865 Gympie Rd Lawnton |
| Mt Glorious Café | 1816 Mt Glorious Rd Mt Glorious |
| Mt Nebo Residents Assoc | Community Hall – 2 View St Mt Nebo |
| Samford Area Men’s Shed | 40 Showgrounds Dve Highvale |
| Samford Bowls Club | 2116 Mt Samson Rd Samford |
| Samford Community Church | 44 Mt Glorious Rd Samford |
| Samford Community Hub | 2204 Mt Samson Rd Samford |
| Samford Museum | 22 Station Street Samford |
| Samford Riding for Disabled | Showgrounds Dve Highvale |
| Samford Showground | Showgrounds Dve Highvale |
| Samford Stags | 40 Main Street Samford |
| Samford Target Archers | 2204 Mt Samson Rd Samford |
| Samford Tennis Club | 2124 Mount Samson Road Samford |
| Samford Terry White Chemist | 3/4 Mary Ring Dr Samford |
| St Pauls Anglican Church | 12 Mt Samson Rd Samford |
