mita Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) Qld Country Women's Association (CWA) is collecting necessities for the people devastated by floods in the country areas & small country towns. Greyhound Bus Company have offered to transport the items (free). Members of the CWA who know local communities well, will then distribute them to people in need. Items needed are brand-new sheets, pillows, towels, baby needs, personal hygiene products, cleaning products, insect repellents. (No aerosols & flammables) If you want to donate an item or two, you can pass them to the CWA at their Brisbane Headquarters, Ruth Fairfax House, 89-95 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill. Or there are CWA groups around the Brisbane area. You can find the nearest one by phoning the CWA Headquarters on (07) 3026 1219 http://www.qcwa.org.au/ Edited January 19, 2011 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 From Brisbane City Council. People are doing it tough at the moment after one of the city’s worst natural disasters in modern history and Brisbane City Council is urging residences to help out any way they can. This campaign will really make a difference for those people struggling after the floods. Canned food donations can be made to Brisbane City Council libraries from Friday 21 January until Friday 18 February 2011. The initiative is being run in conjunction with grocery-charity Foodbank, who will be responsible for distributing the food. Please only bring canned food items, as no other items can be accepted. For a full list of libraries and opening times, please visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/libraries or call (07) 3403 8888. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Interesting read, with pics, of how the AWL Qld first responded to the worst hit areas around rural areas of south Qld. In conjunction with wildlife carers & local rescue groups, they took their AWL van, full of supplies around this area. Handing out animal food to pet owners & making note of any animal needing help. Anyone donating to AWL for their work, can take heart they've done very well! http://www.awlqld.com.au/files/AWLQ,%20ARR...communities.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 West Toowoomba Vet Surgery is holding a Sausage Sizzle, Hydrobath & Raffle on 5th February, 2011. To raise money for the treatment of animals injured or made ill by the recent floods in that region. Address is 194 West St Toowoomba. Phone for contact is (07) 4636 2027 All info here: http://www.facebook.com/notes/animals-lost...136481119750046 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbreedlover Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 West Toowoomba Vet Surgery is holding a Sausage Sizzle, Hydrobath & Raffle on 5th February, 2011.To raise money for the treatment of animals injured or made ill by the recent floods in that region. Address is 194 West St Toowoomba. Phone for contact is (07) 4636 2027 All info here: http://www.facebook.com/notes/animals-lost...136481119750046 I just spoke to the vets Mita And the receptionist was saying that the funds raised on behalf of the clinic will be going towards the Toowoomba pet people who have lost everything. She said that the funds are being distributed by a Council of people who decide who gets what. Which is great. I was of the understanding that some of the money raised was going to Gatton as well but this doesnt seem to be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbreedlover Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 West Toowoomba Vet Surgery is holding a Sausage Sizzle, Hydrobath & Raffle on 5th February, 2011.To raise money for the treatment of animals injured or made ill by the recent floods in that region. Address is 194 West St Toowoomba. Phone for contact is (07) 4636 2027 All info here: http://www.facebook.com/notes/animals-lost...136481119750046 Hydrobath $20.00 per pet I cant afford that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 West Toowoomba Vet Surgery is holding a Sausage Sizzle, Hydrobath & Raffle on 5th February, 2011.To raise money for the treatment of animals injured or made ill by the recent floods in that region. Address is 194 West St Toowoomba. Phone for contact is (07) 4636 2027 All info here: http://www.facebook.com/notes/animals-lost...136481119750046 I just spoke to the vets Mita And the receptionist was saying that the funds raised on behalf of the clinic will be going towards the Toowoomba pet people who have lost everything. She said that the funds are being distributed by a Council of people who decide who gets what. Which is great. I was of the understanding that some of the money raised was going to Gatton as well but this doesnt seem to be the case. Good for that info, SB. The notice said it would help pets in the 'Toowoomba Region'. Like you, I figured that might mean down the valley at Gatton, too. But seems they very much mean 'Toowoomba'. Sure is great that the money will go to the pets of people who've lost everything. There's a lot of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 4 Pet Recovery Days are being put on, by the Pet Industry Association, for dogs belonging to owners who live in flood affected postcodes. First one, will by on Sunday 30 January from 10.am to 2 pm at the RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace Bowen Hills. All of the following free: dog wash or brushing, health care products, collars & leads, vet check, pet games & activities. Details & contacts here: http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whats-on/events...t-recovery-days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Dr Harry visited with AWL Qld & met with dogs that had lucky escapes & made it thro' the floods. This segment will in the Better Homes & Gardens program on Channel 7 on Friday night (Feb 4) at 7.30 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) Both the Qld cyclone & flooding (more following the cyclone) are leaving animals in trouble. These crises are throughout the state & will occur again. RSPCA Qld is setting up two data bases were volunteers can register to be called on to help. First, Emergency Foster Carers to provide safe, dry temporary homes for 2-3 weeks until other housing arrangements made. Second, Wildlife Heroes which can cover a whole range of possible tasks, right down to just transport an animal to a carer or vet. Any participation in difficult rescues, is only at the person's discretion. Application forms are here online: http://www.facebook.com/notes/rspca-qld-in...150173854240620 Edited February 5, 2011 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wolf Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Sorry if this isnt the right place to ask. But how does the flood levy / tax thing work? I have heard about it on the news, but have not noticed anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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