ReLove and Australian Mutual Bank announce $100,000 partnership aims to support women and children impacted by domestic violence create a fresh start

24 June 2026

ReLove and Australian Mutual Bank, part of Teachers Mutual Bank Limited, have announced a new $100,000 partnership to support women and children impacted by domestic violence, helping to transform empty houses into a safe, comfortable homes.

ReLove, a registered charity, provides good-quality rescued furniture and household items at no cost to around 25 families each week experiencing crisis. Through the ReLove Free Store in Alexandria, clients personally select new furniture, homewares and essential household items they need to create a fresh start.

This partnership will enable ReLove to reach an additional 300 women and children who have experienced domestic and family violence, helping them settle into a new home and take an important step towards stability and independence.

“As a mutual bank, we exist to support our members and their communities. We’ve partnered with ReLove because of the life-changing support they provide to people at a time of great need in their lives.” Mr Hughes, CEO of Teachers Mutual Bank Limited said.

“While filling a critical gap in the community, ReLove helps to create stability and offers support and dignity to their clients as they begin to rebuild their life. Their model is practical and deeply impactful.

ReLove’s support is centred around restoring dignity, comfort, and a sense of choice for people facing challenging times.

“We’re delighted to be working with Australian Mutual Bank, who share our belief in the transformative power of choice and dignity for families moving out of crisis.

“Every day we see the difference this makes in practice, when people can build a safe space that reflects them and the life they see for their families, they can begin to look towards the future. That’s priceless, and it’s made possible by partnerships like this,” Ren and Ben, Co-Founders of ReLove said.

The partnership also reflects Australian Mutual Bank’s commitment to supporting the communities its members are part of and this partnership is a visible a reinforcement of the bank’s purpose and values.

“This partnership is a meaningful way for us to support our community; it’s our purpose in action: banking for good” Mr Hughes said.