The devastating bushfires sweeping Australia have have galvanised a spirit of giving across the country.
If you are considering making a donation to the bushfire relief and recovery efforts, 4ZZZ have put together a few organisations you can look into.
To support the rescue and rehabilitation of our furry friends, you can donate to the following registered charities across Australia.
- The Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service support animals affected in NSW,
- Wildlife Victoria are caring for critters in Victoria
- Kangaroo Island Wildlife Network in South Australia
If you're looking to make a national impact, you can donate to the
- RSPCA National Bushfire Appeal
- World Wildlife Fund's Help Save Koalas campaign
If it's the many people who have been affected by the bushfires you would like to support financially you've got a tonne of options.
- Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund
- Queensland Rural Fire Service
- NSW Rural Fire Service
- Victorian Country Fire Authority
- South Australian Country Fire Service
- Association of Volunteer Bushfire Brigades in Western Australia
- Foodbank state appeals that are providing those affected by bushfires with food
- First Nations Fire Relief Fundraiser Go Fund Me page to support First Nations communities impacted by the fires.
- The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal deliver grants to not for profits in regional areas to fund projects that support fire-affected communities to rebuild their town.
- On a more micro- level, there are several bushfire campaigns on GIVIT.org.au where people in need can request specific items that you can donate directly.
4ZZZ acknowledges that this is by no means an exhaustive list, and encourages you to research where your money goes before making donations. There are always other ways to help if you are not financially able to contribute - like checking in on loved ones and taking care those around you.
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