The purpose of the Group is to assist the many Agencies in supporting all those affected by
the disastrous fires that started on "BLACK SATURDAY" in Victoria, Australia, in February 2009.

Chairman of the Group is Mr. Graeme Chester - Phone 5962 5839
email : graeheath@optusnet.com.au

Members of the Group :

Dennis Stanton
5962 5235
Robert Chippindall
5962 4319
Bruce Thomas
5962 5755
Norm Casey
5962 3415
Ross Bennett
5962 5830
Greg Suhr
5962 6134
Don McDonald
5962 1962
Rod Thom
5962 5755
       

Action Undertaken

  • Construct a chicken coop for a fire affected girl in Chum Creek Hold a BBQ for a Family Day run by the Shire for fire affected families at the
    Healesville Sanctuary on 13 Nov 10.
  • Donate $4,500 to HICCI for the development of a Vulnerable People register for the Yarra Ranges area.
  • Conducted a working bee at a Chum Creek property to cut and split fire damaged trees.    
  • Constructed fencing for property owners in the Chum Creek and Steels Creek areas during May/June 2010
    utilising a fencing contractor and volunteers from Tasmania.
    Transferred two donated trailers from the Yarra Glen Recover Centre (upon its closure) to the Labertouche Men's Shed.
  • Donated $4,500 towards the construction of coaches boxes for the Marysville Football Club.
  • Provided $2,000 towards bench seating for the Reflective Garden at Galipolli Park in Marysville.
  • Supplied an Anaesthetic and Vaporiser Unit for the Help for Wildlife ambulance.
  • Coordinated the provision of 15 park benches provided by the RC of Bentleigh/Morrabin for the Steeles Creek, Chum  Creek and Marysville community centres.
  • Donated $20,000 towards a new generator and tanker for the Yarra Glen Fire Brigade.
  • Provided the BBQ and drinks for the Chum Creek 7 Feb 10 commemorative activity.
  • Cleared three Chum Creek properties of fallen trees and leaf litter during a weekend working bee with the Rotary Club of Ginninderra (ACT).
  • Donated $4,000 to the Steels Creek Gardening Club for tree replanting.
  • Provided $3,600 to the Marysville Play Group to fund social activities for the children.
  • Working with the Rotary Club of Brinbank to provide coaches boxes for the Marysville Football Club.
  • Funded the installation of four airconditioners for the Healesville CFA.
  • Upgraded the kitchen and conference room for the Yarra Glen Recovery Centre.
  • Conducted a working bee to assist the re-opening of the Bruno's Marysville Sculpture Garden.
  • Established Club Bushfire Relief Fund to accept donations for projects.
  • Links established with other networks for Volunteers, Tradespersons and information for medium, long term community recovery programs.
  • Sponsored funding with Rotary District 9810 for Yarra Valley Professional Practitioners ( YVPP ) Clinic at Yarra Glen.
  • Arranged and supported a Tasmanian team of 10 farmers ( with equipment ) to undertake fencing in Yarra Glen area.
  • Sourced & delivered hay to farmers at Steeles Creek, Dixons Creek and Yarra Glen
  • Supplied and erected a childrens playground at Marysville Temporary Village.
  • Provide $10,000 to Salvation Army Recovery Centre at Healesville for purchase of winter bedding & clothing .
  • Provide $ 5,000 to Yarra Glen Recovery Centre for purchase of winter clothing and bedding.
  • Provide financial assistance to the Patchwork Collection charity group for production of doonas & quilts for Relief Centres.
  • Supply and construct storage shedding and animal enclosures for animal rescue shelter at Chum Creek.
  • Carry out extensive working bee at Marysville Temporary Village; painting, site clearing & construction of outdoor furniture.
  • Supply 3 purpose-built trailers for Marysville Village Recovery Centre,
  • Supply 2 purpose-built trailers for Yarra Glen Community Relief Centre.
  • Direct and receive funds from Rotary Clubs nation-wide.
  • Refurbishment of Healesville Relief Centre Building, with support from visiting Canadian Rotarians on Friendship Exchange Program.
  • Immediate & ongoing support for Rotary members affected by Bushfire, with equipment & maintenance.( Club Funds)
  • Donation ($5,000) to voucher system for materials issued from Yarra Glen Relief Centre.
  • Supported "Rise !" Community Benefit Concert on April 19 th..
  • Forwarded materials to relief centres from other Rotary Clubs.
  • Represented on Shire Community Recovery Committees.
  • Support for Community Day programs ( Film nights, barbecues ).
  • Supported clearing of house site program.
  • Funded 4 shipping containers for equipment storage for fire damaged properties at Chum Creek.
  • Funded 20 nesting boxes for the "Friends of the Leadbeater Possum", for distribution in burnt areas of Yarra Ranges.
  • Donated funds for fencing materials for farmers in Yarra Glen area.
  • Assist with funds for delivery of 20 shipping containers to residences in Marysville region.

    Rotary Clubs and Other Organisations supporting our Bushfire Relief Group
    ( with funding, goods, services and/or working bees )

    Rotary District 9810 Bushfire Relief Support Group.
    RC of Beaumaris, Hampton, Templestowe, Glenroy, Hastings, Croydon, Forest Hill, Alexandra, Doncaster,
    RC of Evandale.
    RC of Lilydale, Chirnside Park, Mildura Deakin, Somerville Tyabb, Chelsea.
    RC of Bentleigh / Moorabbin.
    RC of Thuringower ( Queensland ).
    RC of Norwood ( S.A. ).
    The Channel Community ( Tasmania ).
    RC of Doncaster St. Leger ( UK ).
    RC of Selkirk ( Canada ).
    RC of Canberre western Creek ( ACT).
    RC of Carnarvon ( W.A. ).
    RC of Alstonville ( Queensland ).
    Rotary eClub One ( Internet ).
    Rotary Clubs of Canada - Winnipeg, Saskatchewan amd Manitoba.
    RC of Loundoun ( Scotland )    .
    RC of Ginninderra ( Canberra ).
    RC of Brinbank.
    Rotaract Club of Whitehorse
    Senior students and staff - Luther College.
    Staff at Healesville Sanctuary Zoo.