An official Bushfire Disaster Appeal has been set up in response to the overwhelming request from our generous community who are wanting to make donations. Experience tells us that donation of money is much more effective and provides more flexibility than the donation of material items or pre-loved goods. If you would like to donate to the Bushfire Disaster Appeal you can do so here: http://emergency.vic.gov.au/relief/?fbclid=IwAR2plBQYPy-1OvOvEknTe5Jm8MP6nIM3yEveAiwFuLxYBgMMQ_Eao_xaePw#donations Bushfire Disaster Appeal A Bushfire Disaster Appeal has been established in support community members affected by the recent bushfires in East Gippsland and Hume. Donations to the Bushfire Disaster Appeal can be made at any Bendigo Bank branch or online vi EXTERNAL LINK All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible and donors will be provided with a tax receipt through the Foundation. The appeal provides a formal channel for the public to donate money directly to affected communities and is designed to achieve positive outcomes for the community, by working directly with local recovery committees and structures to inform and drive the distribution of funds. The appeal will be conducted by the Bendigo Banks charitable arm, Community Enterprise Foundation, and funds raised will be used in a range of locally identified charitable areas to provide relief and recovery in the fire affected areas. Material Goods Emergency management personnel are busy working with local councils in the affected areas to assess the needs of their communities. The best way you can help is by donating money to a registered not-for-profit organisation helping with the relief and recovery effort (or to a Community Relief Fund, if established). Experience tells us that donation of money is much more effective and provides more flexibility than the donation of material items or pre-loved goods. At this stage, we do not need donations of furniture or any other hard goods and we are unable to store or sort them. Please hold onto your donations until those affected know what they need.
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