CBA Emergency Assistance for bushfire affected areas in Victoria

Special arrangements are in place to assist customers who may need additional support across Victoria.

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Find out more about the help Commonwealth Bank can provide to Australians in need.

Emergency assistance
Rural Aid receives $100,000 donation from CommBank to provide help to Victorian farmers as they face urgent livestock and recovery pressures.

Emergency assistance
Special arrangements are in place to assist customers who may need additional support in Queensland.

Emergency assistance
Special arrangements are in place to assist customers who may need additional support across Victoria.

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Communities in Victoria are coming together following the bushfires in areas near Yea and Alexandra, supporting their neighbours and emergency services as the recovery begins.

Rural Aid CEO John Warlters explains how it supports farmers in the early stages of recovery, and then steps in with practical help when it’s needed most.

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