Christmas is a wonderful time to give, and to give back, to those who are suffering loss in the recent bushfires. Rather than buying gifts for the sake of gifting, donate in the spirit of helping others. This festive season, give a gift that keeps on giving, and make a donation on behalf of family and friends you would usually buy presents for.
There are so many awesome places you can donate to, to help others in need, especially at this time of the year. These are just a few ideas that can be easily tailored to suit what your recipient is passionate about.
NSW Rural Fire Service
The NSW Rural Fire Service accepts direct financial contributions from the public. Local RFS brigades rely heavily on volunteers and contributions from their communities to sustain their efforts. You can use your credit card to donate to a local brigade, or to the RFS generally.
DONATE HERE
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has launched a disaster appeal to help support evacuees and emergency services during the current crisis. Salvation Army teams are currently active at roughly a dozen evacuation centres where, among other things, they are providing meals to evacuees and firefighters. Relief teams are also providing food and water and emotional and practical support.
DONATE HERE
Drought Angels
These legends know how tough living on the land can be, particularly the toll it takes on people’s mental health in areas suffering through extensive drought. They’ve built personal relationships with the families they support, with donations going towards prepaid Visa cards, food hampers and care packs.
DONATE HERE
Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery
The bushfires we’ve seen have taken a huge toll on the lives of people who have lost their homes and even relatives. Red Cross provides mental health support, information services and shelter among other things to assist those who have suffered in the fires.
DONATE HERE
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital is helping to rescue koalas affected by the fires. The fires have caused huge damage to local koala populations. The hospital estimates as many as 350 koalas have died. It says about 75% of the fireground is in prime koala habitat. It is raising funds to purchase and distribute automatic drinking stations to reduce further death from dehydration.
DONATE HERE
