Bushfire Disaster Appeal 2020

[Aphrodite]

I read that the rules pre-bushfire (in relation to how that particular RFS fund was set up) only allowed certain uses for the money but they were looking at how that could be changed. Watch this space I guess, hope they can figure something out. Apparently the rules also prevent the money being spent on/shared with other states.

Celeste Barber fundraiser tops $50m

A Facebook fundraiser set up by Celeste Barber to support bushfire ravaged communities has become the largest ever on the social media platform. But there are reports the relief has hit a legal snag.

www.perthnow.com.au

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

Wires has come out in the last few days, stating that they will be sharing the money, which is a great thing.

It was also reported a few days ago, that Celeste Barber had been in contact with the organisation, the money she raised was going to, to tell them that she wanted it to be spread around.

I can imagine there would be a lot of bad press if these charities or organisations were blocked from sharing funds, due to red tape, or if the RFS refused to share funds raised. It seems people are doing the right thing so far which is good to see.

Unfortunately you can’t just “tell” RFS to share the money. There’s legalities involved. It’s not Celeste’s fault, initially her target was only 30k, but unless the rules change their hands are tied.

 

[Bluella]

Barty finished runner-up in the doubles today. Assume her promise to donate applied to her doubles too. Go Ash!

 

[Bluella]

According to - https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...l/news-story/be11d3afa47eaa0d8d1dd6015ad115ab - Ash won about $64k all up.

 

[Bluella]

Serena Williams will donate her AusOpen prize money and I think also every dress she wears (? not sure I heard that right in the audio I heard) - https://www.theage.com.au/sport/ten...nings-to-bushfire-relief-20200112-p53qu8.html. Hope someone gets in her ear about the state-restricted charities.

 

[Metalcrusher]

Just want to bump this but the SFA board through NaturalDisaster , Chief and few other great citizens, are raising funds for the appeal as well. The point of difference is that it will come from BigFooty as a whole.

It does not matter where the funds come from to support our suffering brothers and sisters but that it comes.

All we are asking is for gold coin donations, reach into your pockets and give a few goldies. It may make the whole world of difference.

Fundraiser - Sweet FA bushfire appeal - $3,045.79 raised!

Donate: https://give.everydayhero.com/au/sweet-fa-state-of-origin-bushfire-appeal This summer as we all know, has seen major swathes of Australia from coast to coast tackling an unprecedented, catastrophic bushfire season, with one of our own, Far Kern as we know being directly impacted and...

www.bigfooty.com

 

[BlueGum]

zoo fund for expert/scientific assistance

birdlife (for fellow bird nerds)

 

[BlueGum]

Wollemi pine stand is saved

 

[thylacine60]

 

[BlueGum]

 

[Aphrodite]

Harris rallying behind bushfire relief

Tayla Harris has raises over $8000 in bushfire relief efforts.

www.carltonfc.com.au