Sponsorships have been provided for a broad range of events and groups within our local communities including the following: (please click on a heading to read more)

Australian Capital Territory

• Australian Rugby Choir

In 2009 we’re proud sponsors of the Australian Rugby Choir, giving voice to the community both through participation at rugby matches and other community and charitable events. For more information visit www.rugbychoir.org.au

• Belconnen Festival

In 2008 we were a Community Partner of the Belconnen Festival - one of Canberra's largest community festivals - attended by over 6,000 people. Each year the Belconnen Festival brings together local musicians and crafts people for the benefit of the local community.

• Canberra Times Fun Run

We have been a proud sponsor of the Canberra Times Fun Run since 1991. We encourage our members, staff and their families to participate as all proceeds from the fun run are donated to the Heart Foundation (ACT). For more information visit www.canberratimesfunrun.com.au

• Triathlon ACT

We began our long running partnership with Triathlon ACT in 1999. Triathlon ACT (TACT) is the peak body representing triathlon in the Canberra region. For more information visit www.triathlonact.com.au

• Tuggernanong Tornadoes

Tuggeranong Tornadoes are a foundation club of the ACT Gridiron League and they have won the championship, known as the Capital Bowl, a total of 4 times. Since 1994 the first game of the regular season has been known as the Charity Bowl and proceeds of the day are donated to the local Cancer Council. We are proud sponsors of this community minded club. For more information visit www.tornadoesgridiron.asn.au

• Vikings Rugby Club

We have been a platinum sponsor of the Vikings Rugby club since 2005 and are proud to support this dynamic club and the ACT sporting community. For more information visit www.vikingsrugby.com.au

• Young Canberran Citizen of the Year

We have been a proud sponsor of the Young Canberran Citizen of the Year Awards since 2000. For more information on the Awards and recent winners, visit www.youth.act.gov.au

New South Wales

• Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol

The Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol, Batemans Bay, plays a vital role in our community providing rescue operations for local boat users. We are proud to support this local Batemans Bay community organisation in association with Allianz and Club Marine. For more information visit www.bayrescue.com.au

• Hunter Valley Research Foundation

We are a gold sponsor of the Hunter Valley Research Foundation which is a not-for-profit research organisation which assists business, industry, government and the community in the Hunter region. For more information visit www.hvrf.com.au

• Hunter Region Business Enterprise Centre

In 2010 we sponsored the Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards which showcase small to medium businesses in the Hunter Region. For more information visit www.hunterregionbec.com.au

• Variety the Children’s Charity

In 2010 we sponsored a car entered by Companion members Andrew & Dee Crane from Kurri Kurri in the Newcastle Variety Bash held on Sunday 16 May. Variety is a not-for-profit, non-government funded organisation and relies on individual donors and sponsors like us to improve the lives of Australian children. For more information visit www.varietynsw.org.au

South Australia

• Credit Union Christmas Pageant

Since 1996 Community CPS Australia and five other SA Credit Unions have brought the Credit Union Christmas Pageant to the people of Adelaide. Regarded as one of the world’s greatest pageants, it attracts more than 300,000 people to the 3.35 kilometre route in the streets of Adelaide, South Australia. For more information on the Credit Union Christmas Pageant visit www.cupageant.com.au

• Community Children’s Centres SA

We sponsor the Community Children’s Centres SA to enable them to provide a series of informative seminars covering topics of interest to parents that include health and nutrition, behaviour guidance, language and literacy development in young children. For more information visit www.sachildcare.com.au

• New Years Eve Celebrations Victor Harbor

Each year the popular seaside township of Victor Harbor brings in the New Year with a bang! We have been a proud supporter of this annual community event since 2006. For more information visit www.victor.sa.gov.au

• Community CPS Pro Am – Hawthorn Bowling Club

Since 2007 we have supported the annual ‘Lawn Bowls Pro Am’ held at the Hawthorn Bowling Club, one of SA’s long established and successful lawn bowl clubs. The Pro Am is an all-day event where up to 50 teams from around the state compete for a winner-take-all cash prize of $4,000. For further information visit www.hawthornbowlingclub.com

• Debating SA

Debating SA is a not-for-profit association that runs a debating program for students from schools and community organisations across the state. We’ve been supporting Debating SA since 2002. For more information visit www.debatingsa.com.au

• Langhorne Creek – A Night on the Quiet

‘A Night on the Quiet’ is an annual gala event – held in May each year - organised to bolster local business, promote the Langhorne Creek premium grape region and raise funds to support water based sustainable environmental projects within the area. We have been a proud sponsor of this event since 2005. For more information visit www.langhornewine.com.au

Each year Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) hosts a gala fundraising ball in each state to raise funds for local RMHC programs. Since 2007 we have donated ‘money-can’t-buy’ clown positions in the Credit Union Christmas Pageant for the charity to auction off at their annual ball. For more information visit www.rmhc.org.au

• Scouts Adelaide Gang Show

We have proudly sponsored the Adelaide Gang Show, the premier youth theatre not-for-profit organisation run by the Scouts Association, since 2007. For more information visit www.adelaidegangshow.com

• Somerton Surf Life Saving Club

The Community CPS Australia Group, together with the South Australian government, provided sponsorship to the Somerton Surf Life Saving Club in 2008 to purchase a much needed Inflatable Rescue Boat. For more information visit www.somertonslsc.org.au

• SCOSA

The Spastic Centres of South Australia (scosa) provides services and support for people with disabilities and we assisted scosa by sponsoring their fundraising promotion ‘Give a Buck’. For more information visit www.scosa.com.au

• Victim Support Services

Victim Support Services provides a comprehensive range of services for people who have suffered as a result of a criminal offence. We have been a major supporter of the Victim Support Services since 2004, with sponsorship funds used to print their regular newsletter "Victims Voice". For more information visit www.victimsa.org

• Windmill Performing Arts

We have been keen supporters of Windmill Performing Arts since January 2007 and have been Project Partners for their productions ‘The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’, ‘Cat’ and ‘Plop!’. For more information visit www.windmill.org.au

Western Australia 

• Children’s Week

Children's Week is an annual event which celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. We are a proud sponsor of this even that gives kids a chance to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities. For more information visit www.childrensweek.org.au

• Equal Health

Equal Health is a Western Australian based charity providing voluntary and free health care in developing countries. We are proud to support Equal Health as they improve the lives of people in developing countries across the world. For more information visit www.equalhealth.org.au

• Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA

The MS Society of WA supports people with multiple sclerosis (MS), their families and carers through the supply of professional health care services. We have contributed significantly to all aspects of the MS Society, from member camps to fundraising, and have twice been awarded the MS Society Business Commitment Award. For more information visit www.multiple-wa.asn.au

• Telethon Speech & Hearing Centre

The Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre is a non-profit organisation that since 1967 has helped speech delayed and hearing-impaired children learn to listen and speak. We have been a long time supporter of the Centre, sponsoring such fund raising events as Artitude and Loud Shirt Day. For more information visit www.speechandhearing.org.au