How can I help?

07 April 2017

Networks established for donations, volunteers and those in need

Council continues to receive a high volume of calls each day from people wanting to know how they can help or where they can donate following last week’s devastating flood.

Mayor of Tweed, Councillor Katie Milne said: “The Tweed Mayoral Flood Appeal has been established to try to help our community through the most devastating flood in our recorded history. Thousands of people have lost everything, and worst of all, numerous lives have been tragically lost.”

“Our community is not an affluent one, so financial support from the wider Australian community would make such a difference to rebuilding the lives and lifting the spirits of those most affected.

Monetary donations to the Tweed Flood Appeal can be made to the appeal at bank branches or electronically via:

Account name: Tweed Shire Council - Mayor Appeal Fund

BSB: 062-580 Account number: 10370281

Donations are tax deductible and contributors are encouraged to retain a record of their transaction for tax purposes.

Council’s Civic Centre staff are unable to take cash donations. Council is working to establish the criteria for the distribution of funds and the application process for those affected.

“There is still a need for people to donate goods or volunteer their time; however, these needs vary through different parts of the shire,” Cr Milne said.

Local community groups, community halls, charity organisations and op-shops still require donations of clothing, bedding and appliances, however, please check in with them before you donate, as they may not have space or may have information on where these items are needed most.

Some community groups may also require non-perishable food items, but again please check with them before dropping off – there may be limited room for storage, limitations on the type of goods they can accept, or they may know of another group that requires these donations.

People that would like to volunteer, or are in need, can contact one of the organisations in the pdf attachment, or their local community groups or charity organisations.

The list of local service provider contacts is also available on Council’s website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au