07/01/2020
As promised, here are some places to check out if you're interested in donating to the Australian bushfires.
Australia's Red Cross Disaster relief and recovery fund helps support evacuation centers and recovery programs for the affected communities.
The NSW Rural Fire Service has a donation page to support the firefighting efforts in New South Wales.
The Country Fire Service in South Australia also takes direct donations.
To help support firefighters in the state of Queensland, you can donate to the Rural Fire Brigades Association via their webpage.
The Salvation Army has a disaster appeal donations page set up to deliver support to local communities affected by the blazes.
Foodbank is taking donations to help people in need during the crisis. You can donate at its website to the Victorian relief effort, which helps get relief for communities cut off from power and food.
The RSPCA bushfire appeal is used to protect the pets, livestock and wildlife affected by bushfires, helping evacuate animals from disaster zones. Items like livestock pellets and possum boxes are also incredibly handy.
The World Wildlife Fund accepts donations to help support conservation activities, particularly related to koalas. Money can help provide emergency care during bushfires.
The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital has already raised in excess of $2 million to help search for and protect the koalas in the region. You can donate at its GoFundMe page.
Wires is an Australia wildlife rescue organization with a myriad ways to help Australia's native fauna. Donations can be made through its website.
In the US, you can contact elected officials and make your voice heard about climate change action.
