Published Thursday, 24 January, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Premier
The Honourable Anna Bligh
PREMIER ANNOUNCES DISASTER RELIEF APPEAL
Premier Anna Bligh today announced the creation of a new disaster relief appeal to help victims of flooding in regional Queensland.
Ms Bligh said the funds would be distributed by the Red Cross and the State Government would provide $100,000 to kick it off.
She said from tomorrow members of the public would be able to make donations to the Premiers Disaster Relief Appeal through any branch of the Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ or National Australia Bank.
“Many people have expressed a desire to dig into their own pockets to help out their fellow Australians who are suffering because of the flood crisis,” Ms Bligh said.
“To make sure this money reaches those that need it most the Red Cross has agreed to distribute the funds on behalf of the Government.”
Ms Bligh said the appeal would remain open for at least three months and no donation would be too small.
“A lot of Queenslanders in regional areas of the State are doing it tough at the moment,” Ms Bligh said.
“However, they will get back on their feet and money donated to this appeal will help that happen.
Ms Bligh said further information on the appeal would be available through the Queensland Government hotline by contacting 1800 440 074.
24 January, 2008
Further inquiries: Premiers Office (07) 3224 4500
Ms Bligh said the funds would be distributed by the Red Cross and the State Government would provide $100,000 to kick it off.
She said from tomorrow members of the public would be able to make donations to the Premiers Disaster Relief Appeal through any branch of the Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ or National Australia Bank.
“Many people have expressed a desire to dig into their own pockets to help out their fellow Australians who are suffering because of the flood crisis,” Ms Bligh said.
“To make sure this money reaches those that need it most the Red Cross has agreed to distribute the funds on behalf of the Government.”
Ms Bligh said the appeal would remain open for at least three months and no donation would be too small.
“A lot of Queenslanders in regional areas of the State are doing it tough at the moment,” Ms Bligh said.
“However, they will get back on their feet and money donated to this appeal will help that happen.
Ms Bligh said further information on the appeal would be available through the Queensland Government hotline by contacting 1800 440 074.
24 January, 2008
Further inquiries: Premiers Office (07) 3224 4500