9 February 2009

ADRA Responds to Victorian Bushfires

Wahroonga, New South Wales
Candice Jaques

In response to the tragic and devastating bushfires in Victoria, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia has committed $150,000 to fund a response in partnership with the government-nominated lead agency, the Australian Red Cross. This continues ADRA Australia's long-standing formal partnership with Australian Red Cross federally and in four states and territories.

ADRA's response is provided from its Disaster Preparedness and Response Fund. If supporters wish to help replenish this fund, donations can be made to ADRA's Disaster Preparedness and Response Fund online or by calling 1800 242 372. ADRA is unable to accept any material goods or volunteers in this response.

ADRA Australia will continue to provide updates on its response on its website.

Update on the impact the bushfires have had on the Adventist Church in Victoria - 10 February | 11 February

Nathan Brown, editor of Record, reflects on the Victorian bushfires.

Making sense of destruction.