Rotary Launches Flood Relief Effort with Immediate and Long-Term Support for Affected Communities
Rotary is mobilising a multi-phase response to support individuals and families impacted by recent flooding. Through a coordinated and compassionate approach, Rotary aims to address immediate needs while laying the groundwork for long-term recovery and wellbeing.
Phase 1: Immediate Financial Assistance
Rotary has commenced distribution planning for prepaid debit cards valued at $250 and $500 to eligible individuals and families affected by the floods. These cards, branded with The Rotary Foundation and Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) logos, provide flexible and immediate financial relief to those in need.
Rotary has commenced distribution planning for prepaid debit cards valued at $250 and $500 to eligible individuals and families affected by the floods. These cards, branded with The Rotary Foundation and Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) logos, provide flexible and immediate financial relief to those in need.
Phase 2: Coordination of Essential Goods
Rotary is partnering with trusted organisations such as GIVIT and RARE to ensure donated goods are efficiently transported and matched with the needs of flood-affected communities. This targeted approach guarantees that essential items reach the right people at the right time.
Rotary is partnering with trusted organisations such as GIVIT and RARE to ensure donated goods are efficiently transported and matched with the needs of flood-affected communities. This targeted approach guarantees that essential items reach the right people at the right time.
Phase 3: Mental Health Support
Recognising the lasting impact of natural disasters, Rotary is actively seeking partnerships with established Rotary-led mental health initiatives. The aim is to provide accessible and ongoing mental health support to individuals and families dealing with trauma and stress as a result of the floods.
Recognising the lasting impact of natural disasters, Rotary is actively seeking partnerships with established Rotary-led mental health initiatives. The aim is to provide accessible and ongoing mental health support to individuals and families dealing with trauma and stress as a result of the floods.
How You Can Help
There are two ways to contribute to Rotary’s disaster response and ensure your support goes directly to helping those in need:
There are two ways to contribute to Rotary’s disaster response and ensure your support goes directly to helping those in need:
- District 9560 Disaster Fund Account (please note this a joint District 9560 and 9620 appeal)
(No tax deduction available – suitable for Rotary clubs and district donations for immediate funding)
BSB: 633000 | Account Number: 186414595 - Rotary Australia Community World Service (RAWCS)
(Tax deductible in Australia – suitable for individual donors)
Appeal No. 33-2023-24: Flood Disaster Appeal Fund - Australia (RARF)
Donate via: https://directory.rawcs.com.au/33-2023-24
With your support, Rotary can continue to deliver real, meaningful relief to flood-affected Australians—now and into the future.
Enquiries to:
Western Flood Relief Co-ordinators
Patrice Robinson Neil Black
PH: 0412 756 455 PH: 0408 246 815
E: patricerot30@gmail.com E: dg2020-2021@hotmail.com
