Updated 6 January, 2020.
It’s been a tough start to summer here in South Australia. We’re heartbroken by the devastation the fires have caused on Kangaroo Island and in the Adelaide Hills. Our sincere thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones, their livelihoods, homes, livestock, businesses and properties. The tragic loss of wildlife, habitats and the impact on our national parks is devastating.
So many generous messages from around the world have flooded in with offers to help and we are so grateful for your eagerness to assist our affected communities. The most effective and productive way to help right now is through donations. People need financial assistance to buy generators for power, food for their livestock, water, petrol and other necessities to help them rebuild one day at a time. Here is what you can do right now to help our affected communities recover and rebuild.
The State Emergency Relief Fund (SERF)
The State Emergency Relief Fund (SERF) has been set up by the South Australian Government to help people directly affected by the devastating natural disasters in Australia. There are four ways to donate to the SERF:
- 1. Electronic funds transfer to the State Emergency Relief Fund, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, BSB 065 266, Account 10020160, Description must state ‘donation’
- Credit card – visit the State Emergency Relief Fund BPoint payment website at bpoint.com.au/payments/serf or dial 1300 276 468 (1300 BPOINT) and enter biller code 1002359
- Cash – go into any branch of the Commonwealth Bank and donate over the counter giving the details: BSB 065 266, Account 10020160
- Cheque – send to State Emergency Relief Fund, Donations, QA Finance, GPO Box 292, Adelaide SA 5001
For more information about SERF in emergencies .
The Kangaroo Island Mayors Bushfire Appeal Fund
The money raised through the Kangaroo Island Mayors Bushfire appeal will go directly into the hands of islanders that need it most. This will help those directly impacted by the devastation caused by the fires and will help them face each new day with financial assistance to rebuild their lives, homes and businesses. This is the official donation appeal for Kangaroo Island.
- BSB: 105 094
- Account Number:
