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Guide to Giving of bushfire appeals

In response to the devastating bushfires that have torn through Australia, we have seen an outpouring of generosity to support communities in the fire affected areas. Hundreds of charities, individuals and businesses have stepped up to provide relief where they can, but many more people are looking for ways to help.

As many of you will know Pro Bono Australia’s flagship product is our Guide to Giving, which has established itself as Australia’s most trusted directory that connects donors with causes. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of bushfire appeals and charities you can donate to. Links take you directly to the bushfire appeal websites.

Please note inclusion in the list does not reflect an endorsement by Pro Bono Australia. To avoid known scams people should check with the ACCC’s Scamwatch

For more advice on how to donate to Australian bushfire relief, read Pro Bono News’ article hereFor anyone affected by the bushfires, the AskIzzy platform has been updated with all the latest bushfire support information.

Note:
Tax Deductible = These organisations have been endorsed as Deductible Gift Recipients (DGR) and can receive tax deductible gifts.
Registered Charity = These organisations are charities registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

If you know of a bushfire appeal that we have missed, please let us know at news@probonoaustralia.com.au

Save the Children Australia

Save the Children have launched an appeal to help children cope and recover from devastating bushfires. Donations can help scale-up child friendly spaces where children and their families can receive support and relief from the bushfires, and help to implement a support program to help children who have lived through the fear and distress of the bushfires to feel safe again. Please note, this appeal page can only accept donations from Australian addresses. If you live outside Australia, please donate via the Facebook Fundraiser.
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Location

Australia

Category

Health and welfare

Tax Deductible  

Registered Charity  

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Science for Wildlife Blue Mountains Koala Bushfire Appeal

The biggest threat to koalas and other surviving wildlife is now dehydration and starvation, from the ongoing drought and the vast amounts of habitat lost to fire. Science For Wildlife has an urgent crowdfund appeal running for a water station and food drop project.
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Location

New South Wales

Category

Animal welfare

Tax Deductible  

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ShareGift Australia

You can donate shares to charity. ShareGift can facilitate donations of any size without brokerage.
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Location

Australia

Category

Animal welfare, Fire and emergency, Health and welfare, Rebuilding, Policy reform

Tax Deductible  

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Shoalhaven City Mayor’s Relief Fund

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Amanda Findley, has opened the Mayoral Relief Fund in response to the Currowan Fire Emergency that is impacting the southern Shoalhaven.
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Location

New South Wales

Category

Health and welfare, Fire and emergency
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Shoe Boxes of Love Inc emergency relief packs

Donations will allow the team to purchase essential toiletries, such as a shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste that are provided to disaster affected communities, through relief centres, and to emergency service personnel deployed to respond to a disaster.
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Location

South Australia

Category

Fire and emergency
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Sleepy Burrows Sanctuary Incorporated

The Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary, along with Wombat Rescue, are working diligently daily to save whatever creatures survive the horrific bush fires by placing basins of water and food in key areas where we have seen survivors.
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Location

New South Wales

Category

Animal welfare

Tax Deductible  

Registered Charity  

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Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast

To raise money for those impacted by bush fires on the Sapphire Coast, the Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast have teamed up with the Bega Valley Shire Council to create a charitable fund. Money will be distributed by the SJA's to local families, farmers and businesses to try help relieve the impacts of the bush fires.
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Location

New South Wales

Category

Health and welfare

Tax Deductible  

Registered Charity  

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South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management Inc (SAVEM)

South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management (SAVEM) Inc is a volunteer response and recovery agency working under Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) within the State Emergency Management Plan. It is the “go-to” organisation for wildlife in emergencies in South Australia. SAVEM’s 100% volunteer vets, nurses and others have been on fireground at the Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island fire sites.
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Location

South Australia

Category

Animal welfare

Tax Deductible  

Registered Charity  

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Southern Cross Wildlife Care

Southern Cross Wildlife Care is a charity dedicated to the treatment and care of wildlife, particularly our native animals. Donations are needed so that they can continue to save the lives of these voiceless victims.
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Location

Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales

Category

Animal welfare

Tax Deductible  

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St Agnes' Care & Lifestyle

The St Agnes’ Parish Bushfire Recovery Fund has been established by the Parish to urgently help those affected. The fund will provide vouchers for affected individuals and families to help them purchase exactly what they need at this time, whether it be food, clothing, personal items, etc and to continue to do so in the future as our community begins to recover.
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Location

New South Wales

Category

Health and welfare

Tax Deductible  

Registered Charity  

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St Vincent de Paul Society

Vinnies is on the ground helping people as they deal with the immediate aftermath of fires, and will continue to be there as they rebuild their lives in the long term. Donations will help Vinnies provide food, clothing, essential items and grocery vouchers for people who have lost everything, pay unexpected bills as people work through the recovery process, make referrals onto a range of other organisations providing crisis accommodation and specialised services, give much-needed emotional support, as well as practical assistance to pick up the pieces after homes are lost.
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Location

Australia

Category

Rebuilding, Health and welfare, Fire and emergency

Tax Deductible  

Registered Charity  

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Stand Up: Jewish Commitment to a Better World

This is a National Jewish communal appeal in response to the devastating bushfires affecting so many parts of Australia. The appeal is being led by Stand Up, the Executive Council of Australian Jewry and the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies. All proceeds will be directed to Vinnies.
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Location

Australia

Category

Health and welfare

Tax Deductible  

Registered Charity  

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Taronga Zoo Koala Emergency Appeal

Taronga has received 12 koalas who have been rescued by Science for Wildlife. These wild koala are directly in the path of a bushfire that is currently burning out of control across more than 140,000ha in Kanangra-Boyd National park. Funds will help Taronga address the emerging crisis, care for the rescued koalas in the Taronga Wildlife Hospitals as well as Taronga’s long-term work as we strive to turn around the trajectory of koala populations.
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Location

New South Wales

Category

Animal welfare

Tax Deductible  

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Team Rubicon Australia

Team Rubicon Australia unites the skills and experiences of Australian Defence Force veterans, civilians and first responders to rapidly deploy emergency relief teams around the globe and into local communities.
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Location

Australia

Category

Fire and emergency
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The Archbishop of Sydney’s Anglican Aid

Churches and supporters of The Archbishop of Sydney’s Anglican Aid are raising relief funding for communities affected by drought and bushfire in NSW.
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Location

New South Wales

Category

Health and welfare

Tax Deductible  

Registered Charity  

Donate now

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