Australia, how to help? The Hemsworth brothers, P!nk, Nick Kyrgios, Kylie Jenner, Kylie Minogue, and Leonardo DiCaprio have been wonderful but they are not the only ones who can lend a hand the firefighters, the victims, the wildlife.
According to ‘the Sun’,
“there are lots of ways to donate to those who need help.
- Australia’s Red Cross Disaster relief and recovery fund help support evacuation centres and recovery programmes for the affected communities.
- Local fire services, like the NSW Rural Fire Service and Queensland Fire Service, are accepting donations directly.
- The Salvation Army Australia also have a disaster appeal – who deliver crucial support to local communities as the fires rip through the country.
- Find a Bed has been set up for families who have lost their homes. It connects people with Australians and landlords from abroad with property in affected areas.
- The Intrepid Foundation is matching donations up to £105,000, with all funds raised going to the Red Cross Bushfire Emergency Appeal.
- Celeste Barber who soared to fame with her hilarious comparison pictures on Instagram is raising money on Facebook for the NSW Rural Fire Service. She has raised a staggering £20 million so far.
- WIRES Wildlife Rescue need more volunteers to help save the animals. The charity is already asking Aussies to help make pouches for small marsupials.
- Wildlife Victoria’s bushfire appeal is disturbing donations to wildlife shelters.
- Victorian Farmers Federation was set up to help farmers whose land has been destroyed in the fire.
- Givit is a charity that collects items and gives them to those in need.
- The CVS Foundation of volunteer firefighters is a team of volunteers who have been working non-stop, putting their lives at risk to help save people, animals and homes.”
As for the wildlife,
“Here’s how you can help:
- Donate to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) here
- Donate to WIRES – Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service, which rescues and cares for injured, orphaned, and homeless Aussie creatures. Donate here
- Donate to the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, where funds will go towards installing drinking stations for thirsty koalas, and help to support a wild koala breeding program. Donate here
- Donate to News South Wales’ branch of the RSPCA here”