When you are notified of a data breach, it's easy to panic and not know what to do. The OAIC released a handy infographic for Privacy Awareness Week with some general advice. Visit our #PAW2021 #MakePrivacyAPriority web page to view the full infographic: buff.ly/3gPdBZX

Today is Password Awareness Day. Best password practise actually makes life easier for you. Despite being created years ago, this comic by XKCD still holds true today. If you're not using a nonsense phrase to create a nice lengthy password, start today! #MakePrivacyAPriority

LCU were glad to sponsor the 2021 Royal Australian Chemical Institute's Fellows lunch last Friday 7th May. Royal Australian Chemical Institute If you work in a STEM field, visit our site to find out why LCU is the best place to bank for scientists. buff.ly/2RJtTsX

Our member came across this drawing she did when about 9 years old and thought it was quite fitting to find it 20 years on when they are about to buy their own home. From your first savings account, to your first home. LCU supports our members through all of life's milestones.

Congratulations to Macquarie Park Ryde Business Chamber @MPRBusinessChamber for a wonderful event celebrating the Women of Macquarie Park Ryde on Monday. Our GM Leanne Harris was happy to be asked to speak on her experience as a high profile woman in business in the Ryde area.

Scammers are using stolen credit card details to make fraudulent purchases. They send a confirmation code to your phone then pretend to be from the bank and ask you for the code to “block” the transaction when it actually confirms it. Don’t provide banking codes to anyone.

Check out the latest from our friends over at the CSIRO. buff.ly/3ipyHPq

Be wary of calls or emails pretending to be from well-known organisations such as Telstra, eBay, NBN Co, Amazon, banks and IT support organisations. They create a sense of urgency to make you give them access to your computer via remote access software. buff.ly/2VH1Mwz

Host your own SCINEMA Community Screening for free during the month of August in support of National Science Week! Whether it’s at your school, library or even in your lounge room. All you need is a screen, computer, access to the internet and an audience. buff.ly/3xnQN8n

It’s R U OK?Day and we’re calling on everyone to check in with the people in their world and ask if they’re really OK, not just today but every day.

Important warning for all Australians as ACCC warns of the dangerous evolution of Flubot Malware scam. buff.ly/2XxPcRc

A big thank you to the lovely members who baked us this! Congratulations to our loans team on another happy result.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at LCU! You can check our holiday opening hours on our website buff.ly/3EiTzze

Check out the recent article from ACSC for your kids' online safety. buff.ly/332mHhH

LCU is proud to celebrate International Women's Day today. With a leadership team of two inspiring women at the helm, LCU wholeheartedly supports this year's theme: #BreakTheBias.

COBA issues a warning to all Australians regarding flood-related scams. Read the article below for signs to look out for and some general advise to avoid scams. buff.ly/3COWh0p

This Privacy Awareness Week is about the simple foundations we can all put in place to protect our personal information. Learn how to build a strong foundation of privacy: oaic.gov.au/paw #PAW2022

After 36 years of service we are sad to farewell Leanne Harris who will retire in October 2022. We are also excited to welcome Helen Lorigan who assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer on the 9th of May 2022. Read more on our website. buff.ly/3zfz4EA

Stay #ScamSafe. Scammers are tricking victims into believing a loved one is in financial distress using different messaging apps. If someone you know sends a message asking for money, stop and think. Call on their usual number to confirm it’s them and avoid a #scam

LCU were proud to once again sponsor the Australian Institute of Physics' NSW Community Outreach to Physics Award. A big congratulations to this year's winner Dr Devika Kamath.