I asked her how we could help our local farmers. She is involved in the QCWA and with the funds they have available they might go to the local Council and pay a farmer's rates or take them a hamper which suits the family's needs and so on. This was before the current fires started and I have been meaning to write a post on this topic since then but have been waiting to see what happens as regards the fires.
However, it looks like they are ongoing with no rain forecast and now there are more people needing help as well as our farmers. If you would like to help the farmers you can donate to the QCWA and the funds will be given to regional areas to local members who know the needs of their specific area. You can also help by donating to Aussie Helpers as they do a great job helping our farmers.
Another way to help is by buying Christmas presents at the upcoming Bush Christmas if you live in our region. You can also buy some gifts online if you prefer. Buy from the Bush is very popular at present too I believe. I saw it mentioned on the news last night.
However, it looks like they are ongoing with no rain forecast and now there are more people needing help as well as our farmers. If you would like to help the farmers you can donate to the QCWA and the funds will be given to regional areas to local members who know the needs of their specific area. You can also help by donating to Aussie Helpers as they do a great job helping our farmers.
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Another way to help is by buying Christmas presents at the upcoming Bush Christmas if you live in our region. You can also buy some gifts online if you prefer. Buy from the Bush is very popular at present too I believe. I saw it mentioned on the news last night.
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We have had water bombing aircraft flying over our city today and I presume they are working on the bushfire at Pechey which apparently is not out of control at present but it has been a day of very light winds. The pilot of a helicopter fighting the fire there crashed yesterday but thankfully was able to walk away with minor injuries. Our fire fighters on the ground and in the air do a wonderful job. Reinforcements have arrived from New Zealand, Victoria and the Northern Territory so our worn out men and women can have a break before the heat starts back up tomorrow.
So if you are in a fire zone stay safe as these are scary times. I believe there are dreadful floods in the UK - just the opposite but we did go through that in 2011. I really like winter now as there doesn't seem to be as much drama when it is cool here in this part of Australia.
Enjoy the rest of the week everyone!
Good on you, Nanna Chel! You are saying it like it is!
ReplyDeleteMay the Almighty be our help, our rescue!!
Yes, our country needs lot of prayer at the moment as there is a lot of heartbreak around with the loss of lives, homes and livelihoods.
DeleteWhat a great post, hope they will get all the gelp they need. Beautiful action☺
ReplyDeleteNatalia, people are usually very generous in times of disaster which is just wonderful.
DeleteIt's hard times for so many, but we're fortunate in Australia to have some semblance of abundance, even if it's not of the water resources kind, at the moment. It would be nice to have some of that falling from the sky, soon. For everybody. :)
ReplyDeleteI've been watching the fire in Peachy, it's now moving to Ravensbourne. There has been two evacuation notices given, over the past few days (usually during the day) but then the advice is downgraded to watch and act, overnight and in the morning. My particular concern, is if that fire makes it to The Lockyer National Park, near us. It's a huge fuel load, and if the wind was in the right direction, I'd have grave concerns for our property.
I'm grateful the water bombers were enlisted early, but it's down to the weather conditions at this point. Wind direction, velocity, etc. I marvel at what the emergency crews, are still able to achieve though. :)
Chris, I do worry about you down there and I hope you can get out in a hurry if you need to. Just the thought of the fire getting into National Parks is scary so let's hope and pray that that doesn't happen. Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteThe scale of the drought, the bushfires in our state and in NSW, and the endless dry weather is so tough on a lot of people, our native animals and our landscape. Here's hoping that those places that so desperately need rain will receive a downpour soon. MegXx
ReplyDeleteI hope you got some rain today, Meg. Unfortunately there was not a drop here. These fires are just going on and on aren't they?
ReplyDeleteI think that all most people want for Christmas is rain, Chel. It would ease so much suffering. I was listening yesterday morning to ABC radio and they were talking about "Operation Cuddles" where people had come together to make pouches for injured and displaced animals for the RSPCA. MegXx
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