Between November and December 2020, CommBank donated over $430,000 to more than 700 organisations within local communities across Australia. Here are some of our 2020 recipients and the amazing work they do.
The Belmont Men's Shed aims to connect men through friendship and shared purpose. The organisation offers a wide range of activities including wood and metal work, computer education, bike repairs and garden activities in local communities. Belmont Men’s Shed will be using the grant for supplies to repair damaged seating in and around the local area.
Beechworth Urban Fire Brigade helps protect the Beechworth community and surrounding areas by responding to fire and other emergencies, and carrying out fire prevention activities. The Beechworth Branch selected this organisation as they recently experienced bushfires in the area, and these teams did a fantastic job looking after the community.
The Avalon Centre’s goal is to provide hope, stability and support for the most vulnerable members of our community, through a range of programs and ongoing tailored support. They provide clothing, bedding, toiletries and shoes to people who are living on the streets, are disadvantaged, living in low economic conditions and to asylum seekers. The Ashburton Branch selected the organisation as they are local, 100% volunteer run and all funds go directly back into the community.
The Murgon Branch were very happy to make a donation to the Hivesville Branch of QCWA with funds going towards Christmas hampers for local families in need.
The QCWA has been supporting the wellbeing of women in rural communities for over 90 years.
The Batlow Rural Fire Brigade helps protect the community by responding to fire and other emergencies, and educating the community to help prevent incidents from happening and prepare them for action when they do.
With devastating bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic, the Batlow Rural Fire Brigade (like many of us) certainly had a challenging 2020. The Batlow Branch were delighted to make a donation to the local Rural Fire Brigade so they can continue to do great work in the local community. The Branch wanted to recognise the hard work of the Batlow Rural Fire Brigade’s team in saving the town during the Dunn’s Road bushfire in January 2020.
Weave is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a way up and a way forward by supporting children, young people, families and communities facing complex situations. They have a diverse range of programs which have been designed to help tackle issues related to poverty, drugs, alcohol, mental health, homelessness, domestic violence, family breakdown and isolation.
The Early Years Parenting Centre is a one-stop shop and play café to provide support to families with children 0-5 years. The Centre purchased new play equipment with the donation from the Port Augusta Branch.
