Help & support
Rising house and rental prices, high construction costs and materials shortages were as big a problem in post-WW1 Australia as they are today. A century ago, Commonwealth Bank played a major role in putting a roof over the heads of thousands of war veterans.
As Australia is once again able to publicly commemorate Anzac Day, we mark the unstinting and humble effort of those CBA staffers who “don the uniform” outside of their day jobs to support the Army, Navy and the Air Force.
Reservists play a critical part in today’s Australian Defence Force. CBA Newsroom talks to six of the bank’s reservists about the importance of their roles and what Anzac Day means to them.
Learn about the stories of six men from across Australia and their involvement in the war.
Learn about the stories of six men from across Australia and their involvement in the war.
Anzac Day 2021
For the first time in two years, Australians were once again able to commemorate Anzac Day in public.
100 years of Anzac Day
Anzac Day that year marked a poignant date in our nation’s history: the 100th anniversary of the first commemorations of the end of World War I.
Remembrance Day and Commonwealth Bank
It’s been more than 75 years since the end of WWII, and the sacrifices made by so many men and women – including thousands of Commonwealth Bank staff – will never be forgotten.