Premier welcomes Peabody Energy donation to Debbie recovery

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed Peabody Energy’s donation of $40,000 to help cyclone and flood-affected residents and communities.

The Premier said Peabody Energy has provided its donation to The Salvation Army.

“My Government made a $1 million contribution to four charities, including Red Cross, that are working on the ground to support Queenslanders severely impacted by Debbie and flooding that followed,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

The Premier encouraged anyone wanting to help their fellow Queenslanders to make a donation directly with a respected charity:

• Australian Red Cross Society —1800 811 700 redcross.org.au
• The Salvation Army — 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) www.salvos.org.au
• St Vincent de Paul Society of Queensland — 3010 1002 www.vinnies.org.au/donate
• UnitingCare Community — 1800 001 953 uccommunity.org.au/disaster-relief

 “These charities are trained to respond to the needs of communities hit by natural disasters and can provide food, equipment, shelter, and other support,” she said.

 Goods and services can also be donated to GIVIT through their website www.givit.org.au.

 Media contact: Kirby Anderson (Premier’s office) 0417 263 791