Helping you assimilate in Australian society Commonwealth Bank sponsors India Australia Friendship Fair

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The Commonwealth Bank has announced it will become a major sponsor of India Australia Friendship Fair (IAFF) - the largest Indian event in Australia attracting people from the Indian Australian community nationally.

To be held on Sunday 9 August, the IAFF coincides with the Indian Independence Day celebration and aims to build social solidarity between India and Australia. All profits from the IAFF go to aiding pensioners, new migrants and Indian women in need.

According to Andy Wright, Head of International and Agency Channels at the Commonwealth Bank, the IAFF partnership is yet another way the Group is demonstrating its commitment to ethnic communities.

“The Bank is dedicated to helping and supporting the Indian community build their values and culture in Australia by being a major sponsor of the Indian Independence Day celebration and other cultural and religious programmes throughout the year,” Mr Wright said.

An icon amongst the Indian Australian community, the IAFF is a versatile and unique event where people from both the Indian community and the Australian community at large can share in celebration of the diverse, magical and colourful Indian cultural heritage.

Mr Wright added that being involved in the event is important as it gives the Indian Banking team an opportunity to build longterm relationships with the community: “This is just a beginning of the journey and is the second consecutive time the Bank is participating as a major sponsor of one of the most important events to the Indian community.”

“As one of Australia’s leading organisations, we are committed to supporting initiatives that assist Indian community and we look forward to encouraging our staff and customers to get involved with IAFF,” Mr Wright concluded.

Mrs Aruna Chandrala, President of United Indian Associations and Director of the IAFF welcomed the Bank as a major partner.

“It’s terrific to have the Commonwealth Bank support and participate in the IAFF. The Bank’s commitment to IAFF is a clear demonstration of their corporate leadership and commitment to the Indian community in which they already provide such vital services.

“We warmly welcome them and look forward to working with them on future initiatives,” Mrs Chandrala said.

Speaking on the day will be Regional General Manager Service and Sales Sydney, NSW, Lyn McGrath who will address the Indian Community on the celebration of their Independence Day.

The Commonwealth Bank will also have a number of other staff manning a marquee available to speak with visitors.