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How you can help with bushfires in South Australia W ith the CFS and the Kangaroo Island Stall now respectfully declining the donations of clothes and goods due to logistical operations. To follow are a number of different causes you may like to consider to support those affected from the recent bushfires. There are, of course, many other causes you may wish to support, these are simply a few suggestions that may appeal to you. The SA Bushfire Appeal The South Australian government has launched the SA Bushfire Appeal to raise funds for people directly affected by bushfires in Cudlee Creek and on “ Kangaroo Island. Every dollar goes to people in need and the South Australian government absorbs all administration costs. Every donation, big or small, can make a difference to those mostly affected by these tragedies. To donate or find out more about the SA Bushfire Appeal visit: www.bit.ly/SAFireSupport We lead by example, treating all in our community with genuine respect and equity. ” The Kangaroo Island Mayors Bushfire Appeal Fund The money raised through the Kangaroo Island Mayors Bushfire appeal will go directly into the hands of islanders that need it most. This will help those directly impacted by the devastation caused by the fires and will help them face each new day with financial assistance to rebuild their lives, homes and businesses. This is the official donation appeal for Kangaroo Island. • BSB: 105 094 • Account Number: 035 680 540 • Account Name: Mayoral Bushfire fund For more information on this fund, please visit: www.bit.ly/MayoralBF Hanson Bay Wildlife And Koala Sanctuary Kangaroo Island's beloved Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary was sadly decimated by the bushfires. The 5,000 acre property was home to thousands of native species including the incredible population of koalas that were free to roam wild on the property. The Koala Walk alone which was 200 metres long was home to 100 koalas including newborn joeys. Their home, habitat and all their infrastructure has gone so their Go Fund Me page has been set up to help rebuild and regenerate the land so when the koalas that are being cared for at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park (see below) are ready to be released into the wild, they have a home to return to. You can donate to the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Fund at: www.bit.ly/HansonBayBF For more information about the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary visit: www.hansonbay.com.au Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park Fund The Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park fund has been set up to care for the significant number of koalas and other native species that have been injured in the Kangaroo Island fires. The park has been treating new koalas as they come in each day with pain relief, antibiotics as well as building new infrastructure to provide a new home for the wild animals as they are rehabilitated before they can be released back into the wild. 4 EBL QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER