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3 years, 6 months ago

Farmers still struggling to rebuild 18 months after Black Summer and help is in short supply

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In the Black Summer bushfires in 2019 New South Wales farmer Guy Trezise lost everything. Key points: Many farmers are still struggling to fence their properties after the Black Summer fires Guy Trezise says it will take him years to rebuild and that he can't afford to insure his fences Disaster relief organisation BlazeAid is grappling with a dearth of …

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3 years, 8 months ago

BlazeAid's migrant volunteers help to rebuild fences after Blackford bushfire

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The cold, rainy conditions greeting volunteers near Blackford, South Australia, couldn't be more different to those that sparked a raging inferno in the area fire at the start of the year. 'Always available' Limestone Coast Multicultural Network interim president Mehdi Ali said it was "an immense pleasure" to be part of the volunteering team. 'We'll be here' Lucindale BlazeAid camp …

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3 years, 9 months ago

BlazeAid seeks volunteers to rebuild fences on 400 bushfire-affected farms

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As clean-up and recovery efforts ramp up for flood-affected communities across New South Wales and Queensland, there are concerns that securing volunteers for bushfire recovery projects in the NSW Snowy Valleys could now be even more difficult. Key points: BlazeAid's Adelong camp, which reopened at the start of March, has just 15 volunteers 400 farms still need help to rebuild …

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3 years, 11 months ago

BlazeAid volunteer Mary Howarth spends decade helping farmers impacted by natural disasters

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Mary Howarth still thinks about a group of people stuck inside their property for 40 hours during a New South Wales bushfire in 2019. "Even though everyone's different … people are still hurting in similar ways, no matter what," Ms Howarth said. "When they see something happening on the ground, actually seeing the fences being rolled up, new fences going …

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4 years, 1 month ago

BlazeAid camps closing across NSW but help still needed in some areas

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As 2020 draws to a close, many of BlazeAid's camps in New South Wales are coming to an end too — but more help will be needed. Key points: Of the 28 BlazeAid camps set up in NSW post-bushfires, five will remain open into 2021 One of those closing, at Wingham, has repaired boundary fences at 522 properties — a …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Backpackers stranded by coronavirus help BlazeAid rebuild bushfire-ravaged farms and communities

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Morgone Vendeputte and her boyfriend's Australian travel dream ended in budget accommodation at the gateway to northern Queensland. Key points: A change to immigration rules allows backpackers who do volunteer work to stay in Australia longer Some travellers have been working with BlazeAid, which repairs farm fences in bushfire-damaged areas The organisation says it would have suspended operations without the …

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4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus delaying bushfire clean-up in Adelaide Hills, leaving volunteers stranded

ABC

Self-isolation is challenging for the best of us, but spare a thought for the thousands of Australians who were left without homes after the bushfires. Key points: Bushfires ravaged the Adelaide Hills in December BlazeAid volunteers have been helping rebuild farmers' fences in the region Their camp has closed amid worries about coronavirus affecting older workers Many families are still …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Investment banker and former SES chief join forces to help rebuild scorched village

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A former State Emergency Service boss and an investment banker have formed an unlikely partnership to help repair Kangaroo Valley following extensive bushfire damage. Key points: An SES boss and former investment banker are leading the BlazeAid clean-up at Kangaroo Valley The charity has about 50 properties in the area seeking assistance to rebuild fences The new camp outside Kangaroo …

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4 years, 10 months ago

BlazeAid needs more volunteers to help bushfire recovery, sees solution in paying backpackers

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Grey nomads cannot do all the heavy lifting when it comes to rebuilding fences in bushfire-affected country; it is young backpackers who are needed to bolster the workforce. Key points: BlazeAid is calling for the Federal Government to offer backpackers incentive payments if they join the volunteers rebuilding infrastructure Grey nomads make up the bulk of BlazeAid's workforce rebuilding fences …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Bushfires may have blackened hills, but survivors are turning to whatever silver linings they can

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Key points: Yorke Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills are rebuilding following devastating fires Farmers have borne the brunt of the destruction, but are staying upbeat Despite the overwhelming losses, many say fires have brought a few unexpected gains According to an old adage attributed to US President Abraham Lincoln: "I laugh because I mustn't cry, that is all". "But it's …

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5 years, 1 month ago

Yorke Peninsula farmers picking up the pieces with support of BlazeAid after massive bushfire

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BlazeAid's fencing support could be a godsend for farmers whose properties have been devastated fires in the South Australia's Yorke Peninsula fires. BlazeAid South Australian representative Wendy Cope said it would free up farmers to get on with the rest of harvest. 'A lot off my mind' Yorke Peninsula farmer Mathew Smith says BlazeAid's fencing help will be much appreciated. …

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5 years, 7 months ago

From natural disaster comes art — creatives face fire, flood and drought trauma head-on

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Natural disasters can be absolutely devastating, and how people heal after disaster differs from person to person. Professor Sandy McFarlane, director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies at Adelaide University, said art played a "transformative role" for individuals who had experienced trauma during natural disasters. "I'm not in a position to be able to run off and help 1,500 …

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Farmers still struggling to rebuild 18 months after Black Summer and help is in short supply

BlazeAid's migrant volunteers help to rebuild fences after Blackford bushfire

BlazeAid seeks volunteers to rebuild fences on 400 bushfire-affected farms

BlazeAid volunteer Mary Howarth spends decade helping farmers impacted by natural disasters

BlazeAid camps closing across NSW but help still needed in some areas

Backpackers stranded by coronavirus help BlazeAid rebuild bushfire-ravaged farms and communities

Coronavirus delaying bushfire clean-up in Adelaide Hills, leaving volunteers stranded

Investment banker and former SES chief join forces to help rebuild scorched village

BlazeAid needs more volunteers to help bushfire recovery, sees solution in paying backpackers

Bushfires may have blackened hills, but survivors are turning to whatever silver linings they can

Yorke Peninsula farmers picking up the pieces with support of BlazeAid after massive bushfire

From natural disaster comes art — creatives face fire, flood and drought trauma head-on