How can I make a donation?

There are a few ways people can support communities and individuals impacted by natural disasters, as well as our emergency services volunteers.

• Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund – Supporting community recovery since 1961
  
• Salvation Army – Support Australian Disaster Relief
  
• Red Cross – Helping communities recover
  
• Volunteer Hardship Assistance Scheme – Supporting emergency services volunteers with financial assistance during times of hardship.
  
• Local volunteer brigade, group or unit:

• Bush Fire Service
• Marine Rescue
• State Emergency Service
• Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services
• Volunteer Fire and Rescue

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Countless animals, including pets, wildlife and livestock can also be impacted by natural disasters.

• RSPCA WA – can assist with the care of affected animals, and management of animal rescue operations in fire-affected areas.

Please note, sometimes scammers impersonate genuine charities and ask for donations or contact people claiming to collect money for relief efforts after natural disasters. To find out if the charity you may be interested in is a licenced charity visit the Department of Commerce.