Australian Red Cross' Victoria Bushfire Appeal,

 

WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO DONATE:

http://www.redcross.org.uk/news.asp?id=90857

Red Cross personal support volunteers are also providing practical assistance to evacuees, as well as emotional support, information and referrals to recovery services.

Mr Dent said hundreds of concerned people had called the Red Cross operated State Inquiry Centre for news of loved ones caught up in the fires, and thousands more had registered their details.

“We're not sure of the final impact as many of the fires are still burning,” said Mr Dent, “but we know that people need our help now, and they will continue to need it for some time yet.” 

The British Red Cross appeal is supporting the Australian Red Cross' Victoria Bushfire Appeal, launched in association with the Australian federal government. Donations will be used to provide assistance to individuals and communities in towns and suburbs affected by the bushfires. An independent panel made up of community leaders will oversee the appeal funds operation.

 

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