13/01/2026
Words can’t adequately express what so many in our community are experiencing following Friday’s fires. Our hearts are with everyone who has been impacted, and we’ve been deeply moved by the way our community has come together to support those in need.
In light of this, Kate and I have made the decision to pause the JanuHairy fundraising campaign. Right now, attention, care, and financial support need to be directed to those directly affected within our community.
We're incredibly proud of how far the campaign has come in such a short time, and while we look forward to celebrating those efforts, we feel it’s important to do so when the timing is right.
Over the coming days, we’ll be in touch to share our way forward. For now, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported JanuHairy so far.
This is only the beginning, and we’re truly grateful for the generosity shown and for the funds already raised for in such a short space of time.
With thanks and care,
Kate & Sharon
Here are a few ways you can either find support if impacted by the fires, or show support to those in need:
Sign up to volunteer with hands on practical support:
https://www.westendresilience.org/offersupport
For those needing any assistance with relief and recovery:
https://www.westendresilience.org/findsupport
Taradale CFA coordinating emergency accommodation for people and livestock:
PH: (03) 5423 2747
Online form for those both offering accomodation, paddocks and other assistance:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8kNk26ofWqTyqsd8OxSJ3ZR_nrXf8aq9Ev41ObAibvFZoig/viewform?sfnsn=wa&pli=1
A spreadsheet to help coordinate relief / recovery from MainFM:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1av08Al9DN4zMELnahPvrape-oXEr39glIe0vPxK95QY/htmlview