Victorian Bushfire information

Jenelle Cleary — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund

The Association is accepting donations for the Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund that will allow for tax-deductible donations from the United States to be redirected to the Australian Red Cross who are leading the relief effort through the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

While all donations are tax-deductible, the Association will issue an official receipt for donations over $US200.

To make a donation please use this form.

The Association is a section 501 (c)(3) public charity, contributions to the Associations programs and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided under section 170 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

Click here to download the Association's IRS Tax Determination letter for our 501 (c) (3) status

For the latest news and information on the bushfire situation in Victoria, please visit the following websites -

For information on family and friends

The Red Cross-run State Inquiry Centre are taking inquiries from people who are unable to contact loved ones.

If you are calling from overseas the direct number is +61 3 9328 3716.

You can also email inquiries@redcross.org.au

For ongoing news and information -

ABC 774 Melbourne is running continuing coverage of the bushfires and you can listen to their broadcast over the internet.

For quick access to breaking news, the ABC 774 Melbourne Twitter feed is continually updated as news comes to hand.

The ABC has also established a dedicated bushfire information page with news as it happens.

The Herald-Sun has a dedicated bushfire website for breaking news coverage.

The Age website provides continuing bushfire news and updates.

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Victorian Bushfire information