NSW bushfires: How you can help

It can be difficult to know how you can help loved ones from afar, especially when they are going through a tough time. Many Australians have lost their houses or precious possessions in the recent NSW bushfires, with many families now without a home.

Keep the lines of communication open

Even if you can’t physically be beside your loved ones as they learn how to cope in the wake of a bushfire, you can support them emotionally in other ways. Call them to see if they need anything in particular, or simply want to talk for a few moments. Reach out to them online or via text if it is easier and ask what you can do to help them during this incredibly difficult time.

Offer your financial support

Some people struggle to cover the costs of rebuilding their homes after a bushfire, and may find it difficult to access their own funds, especially as insurance payouts can take months to be processed and paid out. You may like to create a bushfire fundraising appeal or have an auction night with people able to contribute their winning amount through an online fundraising campaign for a family you know.

Remind your friend or family member that they have people around them who care for them and want to help them during this difficult time. Friends, family, coworkers and the wider community will also often want to assist financially.

Launch your bushfire fundraising appeal with mycause today.