- Register with Volunteering WA Emergency Support
Volunteer Platform to assist with Mariginiup bushfire recovery
- The Emergency Support Volunteer Platform provides
volunteer support during the recovery process after a crisis or community
emergency
Community members who would like to assist with the Mariginiup bushfire recovery
in Perth's northern suburbs can register with the
Emergency Support Volunteer Platform.
Volunteering WA is supported by the
Department of Communities and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services
during times of crisis to recruit volunteers and direct offers of assistance for
accommodation, food and clothing from the community.
Organisations who are providing assistance
to emergency recovery efforts and are in need of volunteers can also register
online.
There have already been hundreds of
volunteer registrations for roles including sorting donated items, providing
essential supplies and welfare support.
The Emergency Support Volunteering Platform
is funded by the Cook Government and the Department of
Communities. Volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations who would like to
assist with the recovery efforts can register at https://emergency.volunteer.org.au
The State Government has also made emergency financial
assistance available through the Premier's Relief Fund, which offer up to
$4,000 payments to anyone whose home has been destroyed or damaged by the
Mariginiup fire. Eligibility details and application information are available
at https://dfes.smartygrants.com.au/premiersreliefM
Disaster recovery assistance has also been activated
through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)
for affected individuals, families, primary producers, and small businesses in
the cities of Swan and Wanneroo.
Comments attributed to Volunteering Minister Don Punch:
"Western
Australians are a supportive and generous community, with many people already reaching
out to offer their support to communities in Mariginiup and Wanneroo.
"I am grateful for
those organisations and volunteers who donate their time and provide co-ordination to effectively help those in need of
community support.
"The Cook Government will continue to support the Wanneroo community and
Local Government throughout their recovery journey as they process the impact
of the bushfire."
Comments attributed to Wanneroo MLA Sabine Winton:
"I am so proud of the Wanneroo community who have come together to
support each other during and following these terrible fires.
"It's often said that disasters and emergencies bring out the best in
people and that's been the case in Wanneroo and Mariginiup.
"There's a long journey ahead for those affected by the Mariginiup fires but we are doing
everything we can to help get you back on your feet."
