Delburn Fire Complex – Jan 31, 2009

House lost in Boolara in the 2009 fires

The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund has launched an appeal to aid fire stricken familles who received a devastating blow from this week’s fires across Gippsland.

The fund is currently urging Gippsland and Victorian communities and businesses to support those who have lost homes and belongings by making a much-needed donation.

Donations can be made via the post or at any National Australia Bank in Gippsland. Donation cheques can be posted to PO Box 508, Traralgon, 3844 or by credit card or PayPal through the donation button on this website.

Property at Mirboo North after 2009 Fires

The fund provides financial support to those affected by bushfires, floods and other natural disasters and is managed by a committee of volunteers.

John Mitchell, President of the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund is calling on all Gippslanders to help other locals in this time of need.

“Our thoughts are with those who have lost homes, property and treasured belongings in this fire,” he said.

Rear of Workshop in Boolara

“The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund is all about locals helping locals in a crisis. An event of this scale, is just devastating for our whole community” he continued.

The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund has raised and distributed, since December 2006, one million dollars ($1M) in response to the two large fire events and Gippsland Floods.

100 per cent of the donations received by the fund are distributed to disaster victims* and the fund is a registered charitable organisation making all donations tax deductible.