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2 weeks ago

As we are all well aware, the past two weeks in Victoria have been
devastating, with fires impacting communities across the state.

Many of us are keen to help by providing assistance and donating
items. However, it is critical that any support offered aligns with what
affected communities can realistically manage and genuinely need.
These needs will also change over time.

For the past week I have been in direct contact with the following
Relief Centres, which are coordinating all aspects of support - from
feeding people and sourcing urgently required items, to organising
livestock feed and simply providing a shoulder to lean on:
Highlands Hub Relief Centre
Terip Terip Relief Centre (Longwood)
Ruffy Relief Centre
The Rotary Club of Castlemaine is also working with DIK, along
with the four Victorian Emergency Relief Networks, WERN, RMERN,
CCCB and EERN who have set up a joint Bushfire Relief Program
known as VERN, and actions will kick into gear when there is a
clearer picture of the Harcourt needs.

VERN is partnering with the affected Community Hubs and has
secured dedicated premises and transport to receive furniture and
household goods from across Melbourne and will deliver on request
to the affected communities.
VERN has a dedicated Bushfire Relief Fund in place for those wishing to
access DGR status for any donations made and to ensure the funds
donated go directly to the communities they wish to support without
any administration or handling costs incurred.
Please contact PDG Ross Butterworth, VERN Chair for more
details on 0411 228 311 or administration@wern.org

Below is a list compiled by the farming community itself, outlining
their most urgent priorities at this time.
This list is outside DIK’s usual scope of donations.
However, DIK can act as a coordinator for clubs wishing to drop
off items, and will arrange transport to one of the Relief Centres.

DIK can also accept financial donations on behalf of clubs and
individuals seeking a tax-deductible receipt, and then purchase the
required items and arrange delivery to the Relief Centres.
Please contact Colleen d’Offay for further information

Priority items currently needed
Battery-operated AM/FM radios (many farms have no power, and restoration may take weeks)
Small sheds or gazebos to protect donated items from the weather (can be loaned)
Shipping containers (20ft or 40ft – can be loaned)
Fencing materials (many properties currently have no way to contain stock):
Fence posts
Fencing wire (must be a specific type)
Fencing tools (BlazeAid can supply labour, but not materials):
Strainers
Pliers, clippers
Steel post drivers and removers

Spinners
Wire cutters
Clips for ringlock fencing
Tarpaulins with ropes or tie-downs
Chainsaws (do not need to be new – just working)
Screwdriver sets (do not need to be new)
Wheelbarrows (large and small – do not need to be new – just working)
Garden stakes
Generators (particularly 8 kVA)
Fuel cans
Water pumps
Water tanks
Cookware suitable for open-flame use (camping equipment is ideal)
Power tools (do not need to be new- just working)
Long extension cords
Hay trailer winches
Garden implements (do not need to be new):
Spades
Shovels
Tree loppers
Pitchforks
Garden shears
Items not required at this time

Relief Centres are currently overwhelmed and do not have the
capacity to store or manage the following items:
Second-hand clothing
New clothing
Second-hand shoes
New Shoes
Supermarket items
Toys
Furniture
DIK will continue to engage, and when these items, including furniture,
are next on their needs list, we, along with the four Victorian Emergency
Relief Networks will be there to offer continued support.

Thank you for your willingness to help. Targeted, coordinated support
will make the greatest difference to communities as they begin the
long recovery ahead.

Kind Regards

Colleen d’Offay
DIK
Manager
m:0418551551
e:colleen@rotarydik.org
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