Put your faith into action with CDF Community Fund
An account with CDF Community Fund will not only provide a financial return, but will support and grow existing and new services in the Catholic community; helping to make a difference to millions of lives, every day.
Anyone can open an account online, at any time.
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“I like that the profits don’t go into shareholders pockets but into Catholic organisations like schools and hospitals. My school, along with my children’s’ schools have benefitted from CDF with their building projects.”
Monica O’Shannassy
Deputy Principal, St John’s Primary
Why CDF?
Good News for everyone
By saving with us, you will help fund loans for capital development works across Australia – from hospital wings for the sick, to safe havens for the homeless, classrooms for the young and parish halls for community gatherings; we support Catholic organisations in fulfilling their mission.
With over $62 million invested back into the community, saving with CDF Community Fund is a way to help others while taking care of your own financial future.
Our difference
Save while doing good
Reach your savings goals while creating impact in communities.
Local and trusted
Real help and support, where and when it matters.
Competitive
Fast-track your savings with competitive interest rates.
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Easily manage your account anywhere, anytime.
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Speak to a member of our Client Services team on 1800 134 135
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*The bonus interest rate Mission Saver Plus or Mission Saver Student accounts will only apply if you deposit more money than you withdraw each month, by at least $1, not including interest earned.
^Interest rates are subject to change. View the current interest rates.
CDPF Limited, a company established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, has indemnified the CDF Community Fund ABN 94 380 397 118 (the Fund) against any liability arising out of a claim by investors in the Fund. In practice, this means your investment is backed by the assets of Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. The Fund is required by law to make the following disclosure: Investment in the Fund is only intended to attract investors whose primary purpose for making their investment is to support the charitable purposes of the Fund. Investor’s funds will be used to generate a return to the Fund that will be applied to further the charitable works of the Catholic Church. The Fund is not prudentially supervised by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority nor has it been examined or approved by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). An investor in the Fund will not receive the benefit of the financial claims scheme or the depositor protection provisions in the Banking Act 1959 (Cth). The investments that the Fund offers are not subject to the usual protections for investors under the Corporations Act (Cth) or regulation by ASIC. Investors may be unable to get some or all of their money back when the investor expects or at all and investments in the Fund are not comparable to investments with banks, finance companies or fund managers. The Fund’s identification statement may be viewed here or by contacting the Fund. The Fund does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence. The Fund has entered into an intermediary authorisation with CDFCF AFSL Limited ABN 49 622 976 747, AFSL No. 504202 to issue and deal in debentures.
