Brokers compete in Mader Port to Pub Rotto Swim
The Mortgage Choice Western Australian team recently hosted an exhilarating broker event designed to strengthen professional ties through a unique blend of physical challenge and camaraderie. Moving beyond the traditional boardroom, the Perth team took to the water for an ambitious journey from Leighton Beach to Rottnest Island as part of the MadPort to Pub event.
Participants – including franchise development manager Jacqui Bridger and brokers Shannon Hassett, Ciara Sherry, David McManus, Matthew Jukes, and Riley Capararo – swam and kayaked the 20 kilometres across the iconic channel, pushing their limits in a true test of endurance. By trading suits for swimwear, the Mortgage Choice network transformed a gruelling athletic feat into a powerful networking opportunity. The goal was to connect the local broker community in a high-energy environment that fostered mutual support and collective achievement. The journey to “Rotto” was about more than just distance – it created a memorable, shared experience that reinforced the bonds within the Western Australian team.
Bankwest honours brokers setting new standards for home buyers
The 2026 Bankwest Broker Awards celebrated excellence across Australia, hosting over 1,100 attendees in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and – for the first time – Tasmania. The roadshow recognised top-performing brokers with over 230 awards, including state-specific Brokers of the Year and Hall of Fame inductions.
Bankwest’s general manager for home-buying distribution, Ian Rakhit, emphasised Bankwest’s transformation into a leading digital bank, highlighting its commitment to 24-hour application approvals and the “Built by Brokers” collaborative program.
The event reinforced Bankwest’s investment in digital tools and dedicated support teams to simplify the home-buying journey and strengthen partnerships with the national broker community.
