Bushfire Relief Events # 3
27th March 2009
In response to the number of events, photos and stories which have been forwarded on to Regional Arts Victoria to support the victims of the recent Victorian Bushfires, we started a blog to keep you updated on how regional communities are responding!
Read more here about the blogs here, or scroll down to see events, or click here to read the first post, click here to read the second post or here to read the fourth post.
Click here for an update on Regional Arts Victoria's response to the fires.
Knit One Give One
KOGO (Knit One Give One) is a charitable organisation that utilises the knitting skills of its volunteers to make woolen items such as scarves, jumpers and beanies and so on for the disadvantaged.
KOGO are calling for volunteer knitters to register for creating woolen garments for Bushfire victims.
Free kitting kits containing yarn (donated by Cleckheaton) and a pattern for scarves from beanies will be available from selected Nova and Priceline Pharmacies from March 1st.
Alternatively, register your interest with KOGO on their website.
Australian Wildlife Assistance Rescue & Education
Making and collecting cloth-made marsupial pouches for injured wildlife...Australian Wildlife Assistance Rescue and Education (AWARE) is a voluntary, not-for-profit group based in Frankston caring for wildlife rescued from the bushfires.
They need cloth-made marsupial pouches for these animals, as well as equipment such as fire-resistant safety boots.
The CWA and Frankston North's Aldecourt Primary School are making and collecting materials, with the help of volunteers and carers.
People who can help can contact AWARE at 0411 986 719 or visit the website.
Bushfire Recovery - Call for Short Films
The bushfire crisis has challenged Victorians to put on their 'thinking caps' and get creative. Various projects are underway including the set up of portable cinemas showing short films to fire affected rural communities.
If you are interested in including your short film or know someone who might want to get involved, please contact Cath Murphy on 0428 400 220.
Resurrected. Objects, Memories, Stories.
Healing through a process of retrieval, reflection and reconstruction. An exhibition by and for people affected by the Victorian Bushfires. Works, items and installations exhibited by people affected by the Victorian Bushfires.
For more information, go to the What's On page or the Three Stories website.
