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3AW's Fire Assistance Directory

Posted by: 3AW Radio | 9 February, 2009 - 12:33 PM
Victoria is preparing for a massive fire effort Please see a list of people willing to help out in this time of crisis. If you can help, post your details below. 3AW thanks everyone for their outpouring of support and we also encourage the major charities to cast their eye over the database and contact people who can help them. 3AW will endeavour to pass the many offers added below to those most in need.

While we appreciate all donations, we have had a lot of second-hand (damaged goods) that have come to the distribution centres below, we can't use these. We require new, non soiled, ‘good quality’ clothing/products.

We can not use second-hand underwear/socks etc – they must be brand new.

It actually costs money to have the soiled items removed and wastes our volunteers time. If you deliver soiled goods you will be turned away.

Contact Numbers:

If you can offer accommodation: 1800 006 468

If you NEED accommodation: 1300 650 152

Bushfire Relief Appeal:  1800 811 700

CFA Bushfire hotline (emergency):  1800 240 667

Red Cross (for people trying locate loved ones): 1800 727 077

Salvation Army cash donations: 13 72 58

Salvos Stores (clothing and goods): 13 72 58

RSPCA – 9224 2222

Wild Life Victoria – 1300 945 35

VicRoads (for road closures): 13 11 70

Australia Post are accepting donations PLUS will organise redirection of mail (free-of-charge) 13 13 18

EMERGENCY RELIEF CENTRES
Relief and recovery centres providing immediate help for those affected by fires are:

Alpine Shire: Relief centre at Mount Beauty Community Centre, Holland Street. Community information line: 03 5755 0513

Baw Baw Shire:  Relief centre at Warragul Leisure Centre, Burke Street. Community information line: 1300 859 446

Cardinia Shire: Relief centre at Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Drive, Pakenham. Community information line: TBA

City of Greater Bendigo:  Relief centres at Kangaroo Flat Senior Citizens Centre, 23 Lockwood Road;  Eaglehawk Senior Citizens, 6 Darling Street. Community hotline  03 5447 2248

City of Horsham: No relief centres. Recovery centre at Horsham Rural City Council Civic Centre, Roberts Avenue (8.30am-5pm daily). Community information line 5382 9794 and 5382 9793

Corangamite: (Camperdown fires) No relief centres operating. Community information line 55 937 100 (8.30am to 5pm).

Indigo Shire: Relief centre at Chiltern Memorial Hall. Community information line: 03 5728 8000

Latrobe City: Relief centre at Latrobe City Performing Arts Centre, Grey St, Traralgon. Community information line: 1800 017 777

Mitchell Shire: Relief centres at Broadford Shire Hall, 113 High Street, Broadford,  03 9534 6278; Wallan Multi-purpose Community Centre, Bentinak Street, Wallan. Community information line: 03 5734 6232

Murrindini Shire: Relief centres at Alexandra Secondary College, Downey Street, Alexandra; Alexandra Community Centre Complex, Alexandra. Community information line: 03 5772 0333
Yea Recreation, Reserve Racecourse Road, Yea. Community information line: 03 5772 0333

South Gippsland Shire: Recovery centre  at Old Police Station, 16 Boronia St, Mirboo North. Community information line: 1800 814 814

Southern Grampians Shire: (Coleraine fires) No relief centres operating.  Community information line:  55 730 444 (available 24 hours).

Shire of Nillumbik: Relief centres at Diamond Creek Community Centre, 28 Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek. Community information line:  (03) 9438 5299

Shire of Yarra Ranges: Relief centres at Lilydale Recreation Reserve, Main Road, Lilydale; Healesville Memorial Hall, Maroondah Highway, Healesville. Community information line: 1300 368 333

Shire of Whittlesea: Relief centres at Whittlesea Civic Centre, 25 Ferris Boulevard, South Morang; Whittlesea Community Activity Centre, Laurel Street, Whittlesea. Community information line: 9217 2170 (24/7)

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Blog comments Your Say

  • The Hawthorn Cycling Club in conjunction with its sponsors The Freedom Machine have organised a fundraising event on Saturday 28 February for the communities devastated by the recent bushfires.

    We are hoping that many of the thousands of cyclists that regularly ride along Beach Road will this Saturday stop at Brighton Beach Gardens between 8 and 11 AM to enjoy a coffee and refreshments and make a contribution to the fund raising. Cyclists are also asked to wear a black armband as a sign of respect. All funds raised go to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009.

    David Hendy Tuesday 24 February, 2009 - 8:17 PM

  • My friends and I have collected over 100 new and near new handbags and filled them with goodies to show support for the women affected by bushfires. Am sure they won't be thinking of girly stuff for a while yet, but hopefuly will bring a bit of cheer.
    Where is a good place to take them..having a bit of trouble finding an agency that can accept them just now...All suggestions gratefully received especially as it looks like another 100 are on the way in the next week. Thanks

    Colleen Tuesday 24 February, 2009 - 7:01 PM

  • Seeking a Chilren's Face Painter/Balloon Artist to donate time and say Thanks to our local CFA brigade.

    Thank You lunch on Sunday March 1st near the Whittlesea area (details provided upon contact).
    We are expecting about 30 children and would love to keep them entertained for an hour or so and say thank you to their families.

    Contact Lauren on 0433 138 418

    Lauren Monday 23 February, 2009 - 12:56 PM

  • We're having a Thank You lunch this Sunday March 1st for one of our local CFA brigades.

    We anticipate around 30 children will be there and would love to have a Face Painter, Balloon Artist or similar to volunteer to come along and provide some free cheer to the kids for an hour or so.

    Your time and support will be much appreciated. Located in Melbourne's North East details discussed upon contact.

    Please contact Lauren on 0433 138 418

    Lauren Monday 23 February, 2009 - 10:55 AM

  • I run a local wildlife shelter and have several burnt and injured animals in care. I desperatly need avaries and large cages to house them. Please call 0411 600 591 if you can help. Thanks

    Michele Phillips Friday 20 February, 2009 - 10:17 PM

  • Absolutely Right. have been trying to get in touch with the red cross to see if they require hands on assistance at any community centres with either cooking, food preperation and tidying, also may be making food at my home and delivering it to the community centres I am available to go anytime.Willing to help in any capacity i can. I am a Community Development worker, have been a wefare coordinator in both Primary and secondary school have police check & working with childrens check, handy with a hammer and have ute.

    Sydney
    Brisbane Dating

    Sydney Friday 20 February, 2009 - 5:43 PM

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