Disaster relief and recovery in NSW

Please call 13 18 12 for assistance from Vinnies. In an immediate emergency, please call 000.

Vinnies members are present in communities big and small throughout Australia, and always ready to support locals in times of hardship.

In NSW we are currently supporting people affected by the bushfires and drought


Donations are still needed

Recovering from a disaster can take months or years. Vinnies is determined to be there for communities on the long journey to recovery.

We urgently need donations from generous members of the public to ensure we can continue to be there for the growing number of people affected by bushfires and drought.

 

  • How Vinnies has helped people through the bushfires

    How Vinnies has helped people through the bushfires

    How Vinnies has helped people through the bushfires We are continuing to distribute funds from the Vinnies Bushfire Appeal every day. Visit our national updates page for up-to-date information on how much we’ve spent and how we have helped....

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  • How Vinnies has helped people through the drought

    How Vinnies has helped people through the drought

    How Vinnies has helped people through the drought In the 2018/19 financial year, the need for our support increased by 77% in drought-affected areas. During the year we provided: Over $600,000 in no-interest loans to more than 630 people experiencing...

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  • NSW Bushfire Assistance - Online Application

    Apply For a Bushfire Emergency Relief Payment Vinnies is committed to helping those affected by the bushfires as they start to rebuild their lives, homes and businesses. As well as providing relief through the Vinnies Bushfire Appeal and our everyday...

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