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Rotary Funds Assist Local Flood Victims

Earlier this year southern Queensland and northern New South Wales experienced the nation’s worst flooding since Brisbane 2011. Flood waters impacted the Ipswich region and many people were forced to flee their homes twice within weeks as the concentrated low-pressure system continued to bring heavy rains.

Rotary Australia World Community Service or RAWCS, created a national Flood Relief Appeal for people impacted by the floods including those in Goodna and environs. “The money raised from the Appeal will go directly and quickly to support those impacted, providing essential items and financial support where Disaster relief and Insurance claims won’t stretch,” said RAWCS Ltd CEO Andrew Woodward.

Hundreds of homes in Goodna, which has a population of about 8,000, were severely damaged and remained uninhabitable. Many residents lost possessions with several homes submerged, many up to their roofs. With the uncertainty of government assistance the beneficiaries of money raised by the RAWCS Flood Appeal were able to liaise with the Rotary Club of Goodna, assisted by Goodna Street Life, and advise of their immediate needs such as the cleaning and refurbish their residences. Individuals who were adversely affected and required assistance, were identified and given funds to help with their recovery.

As such, 20 needy Goodna families or individuals were identified and issued with $500 gift vouchers to assist with their rehabilitation, All who applied lost all of their possessions, their properties were not insured and have suffered hardship. One of the recipients was Neville Van Sanden who lost all his possessions in Mill Street Goodna, when the flood water level reached roof level. Neville had to relocate temporarily to the Helen’s Haven homeless shelter for accommodation.

Pictured is a very happy Neville Van Sanden with his RAWCS $500 flood voucher and debit card. ... See MoreSee Less

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Good luck Neville. 🤙 Thanks to RAWCS for facilitating the process. 👏

Great work RAWCS

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2 weeks ago

If you’re in any of these areas, come and say hi. Local Rotary groups running BBQs and see if you’re eligible for a $500 voucher.We are bringing these 'one stop shops' to Goolgowi, Morundah, Finley and Oaklands! This is an opportunity for small businesses, farmers, families and rural communities to catch up over a BBQ and find out what assistance is available during drought or natural disasters.
Come and say hi to your local Recovery Support Officer Sam Star!
Some of the organisations attending:

Service NSW - get your dine and discover vouchers sorted!
NBN Co - find out your internet options
Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW
@Regional Investment Corporation
Riverine Plains
Intereach (Finley/Oaklands)
@Southern Riverina Community Action Group
Landcare NSW
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National Recovery and Resilience Agency

$500 Australian Government debit cards available for farmers, farm workers and contractors.

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Federation Council
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3 weeks ago

Photos from Rotary Club of Loganholme's post ... See MoreSee Less