Left homeless by the bushfire
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:37 pmThis has been initiated by a past MRA president that got off his arse with this idea, contacted Ministry of housing and Jayco caravans, details below.
Media release
From the Minister for Housing
Tuesday, 10 February, 2009
COORDINATION FOR OFFERS OF ACCOMODATION FOR BUSHFIRE HOMELESS
Generous Victorians who have been offering accommodation to those left homeless or displaced by the devastating bushfires are being asked to call a central number to allow authorities to collate the available options so they can be matched with those in need in certain areas.
Housing Minister Richard Wynne today announced the establishment of the tollfree Victorian Bushfire Accommodation Donation Line, on 1800 006 468. There are 40 lines with operators on standby from 8am – 8pm
“The hotline is for people in the community who want to donate the use of a property, be it a spare room, a whole house, holiday home or caravan for the temporary use of those left homeless by these devastating fires,” Mr Wynne said.
“Offers of cash or financial support should continue to be directed to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund on 1800 811 700.
“The extent of the tragedy in Victoria has shocked us all but I know Victorians are a big hearted people and they will rise to this occasion.
“The Victorian and Commonwealth Governments are also offering financial grants to help the affected families.
“It’s important that thousands of men, women and children have a temporary roof over their heads in the first instance.”
Mr Wynne said that those left homeless by the bushfires would be able to access emergency accommodation through Office of Housing staff at the relief centres in their area, or by calling the Accommodation line on 1800 006 468.
“We have available up to 600 units of public housing across Victoria that we will make available. We will work to match people housing that suits their needs, whether that is as close as can be managed to their affected communities, or potentially elsewhere near to friends or family,” Mr Wynne said.
Media release
From the Minister for Housing
Tuesday, 10 February, 2009
COORDINATION FOR OFFERS OF ACCOMODATION FOR BUSHFIRE HOMELESS
Generous Victorians who have been offering accommodation to those left homeless or displaced by the devastating bushfires are being asked to call a central number to allow authorities to collate the available options so they can be matched with those in need in certain areas.
Housing Minister Richard Wynne today announced the establishment of the tollfree Victorian Bushfire Accommodation Donation Line, on 1800 006 468. There are 40 lines with operators on standby from 8am – 8pm
“The hotline is for people in the community who want to donate the use of a property, be it a spare room, a whole house, holiday home or caravan for the temporary use of those left homeless by these devastating fires,” Mr Wynne said.
“Offers of cash or financial support should continue to be directed to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund on 1800 811 700.
“The extent of the tragedy in Victoria has shocked us all but I know Victorians are a big hearted people and they will rise to this occasion.
“The Victorian and Commonwealth Governments are also offering financial grants to help the affected families.
“It’s important that thousands of men, women and children have a temporary roof over their heads in the first instance.”
Mr Wynne said that those left homeless by the bushfires would be able to access emergency accommodation through Office of Housing staff at the relief centres in their area, or by calling the Accommodation line on 1800 006 468.
“We have available up to 600 units of public housing across Victoria that we will make available. We will work to match people housing that suits their needs, whether that is as close as can be managed to their affected communities, or potentially elsewhere near to friends or family,” Mr Wynne said.