Fires Appeal by our work's DG

Memo from the Director-General – DG 2009/009

Australia has witnessed one of its worst natural disasters as the official death toll caused by the Victorian bushfires stands at 130 people. The death toll exceeds those of Black Friday in 1939 and Ash Wednesday in 1983. There are 31 fires still burning across Victoria. At least 750 homes have been destroyed – 550 of those in Kinglake, north of Melbourne, and in surrounding areas.

A number of DADHC staff have indicated they would like to make a donation to help those affected. As DADHC’s Workplace Giving donation facility is currently under construction, details on how you can donate are listed below:

Visit www.redcross.org.au
Phone 1800 811 700
Go to any NAB, ANZ, Westpac or Commonwealth Bank branch
Donate at any Bunnings store
Direct deposit to the Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund - BSB 082-001, Account number 860-046-797
Give blood - The Australian Red Cross Blood service is encouraging people to donate blood. For your nearest donor centre visit www.donateblood.com.au or call 13 14 95 to make an appointment.

I hope that we can all contribute to assisting those in need at this devastating time.

Brendan O’Reilly
Director-General