08/01/2020
Please give your support:
We've seen countless pictures and stories of the horror of Australia’s bushfire season and our hearts go out to all of those impacted by these fires. In our own backyard, one of our staff members lost three family homes on the south coast.
Tiffen & Co, along with the greater mortgage broking network have donated to various organisations to help the firefighters, our wildlife and the people affected.
Here are the ways you can help the people and animals affected by the devastation.
NSW
Donations made to the NSW Rural Fire Service directly benefit volunteers fighting fires on the frontline.
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/support-your-local-brigade
VICTORIA
The efforts of Victorian firefighters can be supported by donating to the state’s Country Fire Association.
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about/supporting-cfa -cfa
SA
Donations to CFS volunteer firefighters in South Australia.
https://cfsfoundation.org.au/donate
NATIONAL
Comedian Celeste Barber set up a Facebook fundraiser for the NSW RFS on Friday, January 3 with the initial goal of $30,000. Since then the fundraiser has received almost $45 million in donations from all over the world. In light of the amount of money raised, Ms Barber has stated that she will consult with the RFS to spread the money to other state fire agencies, the Red Cross and the families of those killed in the fires.
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1010958179269977/10157671223743418
HELP OUR WILDLIFE
It has been estimated that more than 480 million animals have died since September as a result of the fires.
WIRES
To help wildlife victims of the bushfires in NSW, you can donate to the NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service.
https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
More than 2000 koalas have died in NSW alone as a result of the bushfires.
To help ensure the survival of koalas who have had their habitat destroyed, a donation can be made to the Port Macquarie Koala hospital on their GoFundMe page.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-thirsty-koalas-devastated-by-recent-fires
WWF
The Word Wildlife Fund have set up a “Help Save Koalas Fund”.
https://donate.wwf.org.au/donate/koala-crisis/koala-crisis?t=AP1119W03 .qywsau
HELP THE PEOPLE AFFECTED
The Salvation Army
The Salvos have launched a disaster appeal to support the communities affected by the bushfires by providing meals, frontline assistance and strategic support over the long term.
Donations can be made by calling 13 SALVOS (13 72 58), at any Woolworths checkout or via their website.
https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/donate/make-a-donation/donate-online/?appeal=disasterappeal
Australian Red Cross
The Australian Red Cross have launched a disaster relief and recovery fund to provide short and long-term support to people and communities impacted by the bushfires.
https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialorganic&utm_campaign=201913_drr_disaster-relief-and-recovery_don_transient_bushfires_none
Vinnies
The St Vincent De Paul Society is also running an appeal to help rebuild the lives of those affected by fires through the provision of food, clothing, furniture and money to pay bills.
Donations can be made at any Vinnies retail outlet or through their website:
https://donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-nsw/vinnies-nsw-bushfire-appeal-nsw
Airbnb
Airbnb is providing free housing for those who have had to evacuate until the 16th of January.
Emergency housing can be found on their NSW or Victoria pages, where you can also list your own property.
HELP LOCAL BUSINESS
Spend With Them
Once the fires have stopped and it is safe to return. Plan a road trip, go with empty eskies, empty cars and low petrol. Spend your money, stay in their hotels, motels and holiday parks, buy from their shops, buy their fuel and buy their groceries. Beyond rebuilding, they need continued and long term support to get back on their feet.
