What money are they getting NOW?

[Shananaaah]

I know the relief fundraiser has rasied over $30M (awesome work Australia!! :yelclap:) but how are the people affected by the fires getting money now? I understand that they are being distributed clothes etc from the salvos and such, but what about things like nappies, and sanitary products, general toiletries and having some money in their pockets.

Yes, Centrelink has made itself available (although I read a story just now about a man who was told to show photo id but of course, it was cinder...) but what if they can't get to a Centrelink? The money from the relief fund won't be distributed until they have decided what's going to actually be done with it.

Should we still be organising SOME material goods, especially daily necessities? Or has anyone read if a supplier/supermarket etc is helping to provide these?

[bigglet]

My friend who actually lost her house in the fire mentioned that they were given money from a charity to buy such essentials.

I was very worried as well but she assured me that they were being very well taken care of with lots of support.

It's been great with all the help and everyone getting together for this :thumbsup:

[FluffyBunny]

http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/giving/giving_article.jsp?articleId=4026

I was sent this link if anyone wants to give donations of goods

[Freya]

There are centrelink Tents set up in the affected areas and they no longer require all the identification and stuff they would have usually needed in order to get some money.

They have given so much of the stuff to the victims aswell.

Plus the money is over 50,000,000 now...

Alot of people have been given money too already.

Allianz insurance are also giving victims that are with them $5,000 to get them started before the insurance all goes through.