Fundraising groups have increased their efforts to support bushfire-affected communities.
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With multiple donation drives open, which ones will help your dollars go the furthest?
The Rural Fire Service (RFS) is unable to accept any further items at its drop-off centres without prior arrangement.
The Balmoral and Buxton centres in particular have reached capacity.
A RFS spokeswoman said the organisation had received an "overwhelming" amount of donations in the past few weeks.
However the spokeswoman said they could accept cash donations and encouraged support for aid organisations.
Southern Highlands RFS community liaison Elizabeth Ellis said bushfires were expected to continue for "a while". "What people need to do is hold off for a while," Ms Ellis said.
"This is going to be a long campaign. In a month or so, we don't want people to lose their enthusiasm."
The following is a list of some of the organisations recommended by the Southern Highlands RFS team.
The Rural Fire Service:
- Donate online at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/support-your-local-brigade
- Deposit funds directly - Account Name: NSW Rural Fire Service Bank: Westpac BSB: 032-001 Account No: 171051. To request a receipt email your name, date of deposit, amount and address to dgr@rfs.nsw.gov.au.
- Post a cheque or money order to NSW Rural Fire Service, Locked Bag 17, Granville NSW 2142
Mayoral relief funds:
- WINGECARRIBEE: Donations can be made online through a dedicated account organised via the National Australia Bank (NAB) at: Account name: MAYORAL RELIEF FUND, BSB: 082-135, Account number: 20 118 3392
- WOLLONDILLY: Donations can be made in person at the Wollondilly Shire Council administration building, you local NAB Branch on online using the details below: Account Name: WSC Mayor's Relief Fund, BSB: 082883, Account number: 35 933 0786
The Red Cross:
- Call 1800 RED CROSS (733 276). This is a free call.
- Send a cheque or money order to: Australian Red Cross, GPO Box 2957, Melbourne VIC 3001. Please indicate which appeal or activity you would like your donation to go towards.
- Visit the Red Cross website: https://www.redcross.org.au/support-us/donate-funds
The Salvation Army:
- Visit the Salvation Army website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au
BlazeAid:
BlazeAid relies entirely on donations. All donations go directly to the work of providing support to rural landowners after natural disasters.
- Visit the BlazeAid website: https://blazeaid.com.au/donations/
- Mail your donation to BlazeAid, PO Box 73, KILMORE VIC 3764
- Call Debbie Buttler on 0418 990 267
