24/10/2026
A huge thanks to Rob Mitchell federal member for McEwan and Her Excellency the Govenor General of Australia Sam Moyston who have collectively had discussions with Min for Immigration Tony Bourke‘s office to change the restrictions impacting on BlazeAid volunteerism
BlazeAid is again the recipient of the kindness of ultimately thousands of working holiday makers internationally who now are able to register to volunteer on the fire charred fencelines at BlazeAid after natural disasters to help farmers who have had their livelihoods and properties destroyed.
In return for their 88 days they are free to work and travel elsewhere around Australia
And of course a similar arrangement can be made for second and third year visa applications
A special thanks to the wonderful Candice and Tiali from Tony Burke‘s office who steered us through the protocols and procedures of cross checking and Liaisson with the Immigration Dept to make sure there are no abuses to the system agreed upon and ensure it is quite an expedient and seamless experience for all.
Blazeaid is most indebted to Rob Mitchell for taking it to the highest level as well of course our Govenor General who came to BlazeAid at Longwood Vic - just two weeks ago - and pledged to help us as much as she could and indeed like all other things that are becoming and best for Australia she again kicked winning goals in the right places
 Already I see in our emails applications are streaming in from overseas ( Morocco and the US in just the last 30 mins) so while the Southeast of Australia is drying up big time and inadvertently preparing itself for terrible fires, it is comforting to know we’re going to have the workforce to help communities rebuild after the disasters which must come
Thankyou! Kindest Regards Kevin Butler BlazeAid Founder&President
