All The Ways You Can Help The Australian Bushfires

Social media has been overwhelmed the past few days with images from the bushfires currently raging in Australia.

The fires have been burning on the continent for months but in recent days the emergency has escalated further with temperatures reaching 48.9 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

It is estimated that over half a billion animals have lost their lives as well as 23 people confirmed dead and many more reported missing.

Many of our favourite influencers and celebrities have been actively posting about the disaster online and encouraging people to donate to charity to help those affected.

When an emergency like this strikes it can feel overwhelming as we want to do something positive but feel helpless. One of the ways you can help is by donating to one of the many charities helping to fight the fires.

Many of the fires are blazing in rural areas with local firefighters working hard to combat the flames. You can donate to them here.

You can donate to the Australian Red Cross which is helping to support both people and animals being evacuated from areas affected. Donate here.

Donate to Salvation Army Australia which is helping to support families made homeless as a result of the fires. Donate here.

As mentioned, it is estimated that over half a billion animals have died so far in the disaster. Donate here to Wires who help to rescue animals in danger.

You can help Food Bank Australia which is supporting those in evacuation centres with food and water supplies. Donate here.

There have been countless images and videos of thirsty and injured koalas desperately escaping the high temperatures, which are heartbreaking to look at. Support the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital through this GoFund me page. Donate here.

There is no need to feel pressured into donating a large sum of money, even skipping your Monday morning latte to donate instead is a positive step in the right direction.

Header Image: @mattabbottphoto

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