Bushfire Recovery Distribution Centre - Taree & Surrounds

12/03/2020

A big day today, full of all kinds of emotions!
If funding could be secured to cover a fixed term lease on the property, and there was assurance of a regular supply of non perishable food, we would very seriously consider keeping the centre open and continue to support those who are fire and drought affected!!

11/03/2020

The mood was starting to feel a little somber today. Reality was starting to hit that it all comes to an end tomorrow afternoon. What better way to lighten the mood, than clowning around and playing dress ups. Never too old for fun!! 🤪

Photo credit: Lyn Iverson

09/03/2020

Just a reminder that we will be closing our doors for the final time this coming Thursday.
To those still in need, please come and see us, and hopefully we are able to help you out with what is required.

Just quietly, we wouldn’t mind seeing your faces one last time too. Even if it’s just for a chat!!

Damien and Rachel 😊

04/03/2020

Muslim Aid Australia assists out farmers

02/03/2020

After a lot of deliberation and sleepless nights, we have decided that the Bushfire Recovery Distribution Centre will be closing it's doors on Thursday 12th March.

Ruth will be leaving us this Friday 6th March at lunchtime, so feel free to call in to farewell her and show your thanks.
It's been a long, hard, but very rewarding 4 months for Damien and myself, but now it's time for us to get back to some kind of normal and put time back into our children and families.

We've laughed, cried, heard some amazing stories that have come from great loss, made some forever friendships and overall, have been absolutely honoured and blessed to be able to help people out in their time of need.
The strength and resilience of each and every one of you simply blows our minds and the kindness and outpouring of our community is like nothing we've ever witnessed before!!

Thank you to all who donated, whether it be businesses or individuals, far and wide. You all have hearts of gold!!
To all our volunteers....we could not have achieved what we have without all of you! Thank you simply does not seem enough. You are all amazing!!

Damien and Rachel ☺️

20/02/2020

Have you ever been into visit Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services in Wingham and see what they have to offer ???
After meeting with them today I learnt a few helpful things which I will share here...

- Back to school vouchers are available for those with school aged children
- Sanitary items are available for young girls and women who need them
- Backpacks and stationary are available
- Food Bank is run most days with donated bread, seasonal fruit/veg & canned goods
- Food & fuel vouchers are available as well as assistance with bills. You will need to make an appointment with one of their lovely volunteers to be allocated these vouchers, so call them to book in or go into the office on Tues - Weds - Thurs when they have volunteers on hand.

Sometimes little community places like this are the best kept secrets, so make use of this service if you are in need!

20/02/2020

Here at BRDC we work hard to have everything how it should be & to help out everyone we possibly can!
Sometimes though, amongst all the hard work, there needs to be a little fun. It’s also great for mental health!!
I absolutely HAD to share these pics that I took this afternoon of this pair clowning around.
Damien, our coordinator, and Timo Willis, one of our very hard working and dedicated volunteers.

Rachel 😊

19/02/2020

13/02/2020

We (Damien & Rachel) are wanting to give a big shoutout to Ruth, who has been nothing short of amazing since day 1, and all of our incredible volunteers. We could not have done this without all of your hard work and dedication. Thank you does not even begin to express just how much you are all appreciated!! 😊

Photo credit: Timo Willis