Community Focus Groups
Location
BDCU Bowral
About
We’re inviting local residents to take part in a focus group exploring how people in the Southern Highlands choose:
• Their bank
• The businesses they buy from
• What matters to our community
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What We’re Exploring
This session will unpack:
• How you decide which bank to use
• Face-to-face service versus digital convenience
• The role of technology in your daily financial life
• Whether “local first” influences your decisions
• The impact of social responsibility and community alignment
• How you assess value beyond price
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Who We’re Looking For
Locals aged 16–60, including:
• Young people — students, apprentices, and those in their first part-time roles
• Established families
• Local Residents who care about our community
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What’s Involved
• 60-minute in-person session - central Bowral location
• Small group discussion
• Light refreshments provided
As a thank you for your time, participants will receive a $50.00 gift voucher.
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Why Participate?
This is your opportunity to speak candidly about:
• What earns your trust
• What frustrates you
• What makes you switch
• What makes you stay
If you care about how businesses show up in this region we’d value your voice at the table.
Spots are strictly limited to ensure quality conversation. Register now to express your interest.
Session Details
🗓 Wednesday 28 October 2026 or Thursday 29 October 2026
🕠 5:30PM – 6:30PM
📍 Bowral, 411 Bong Bong Street.
🍴 Light refreshments provided
🎁 $50.00 gift voucher provided as a thank you for your time