Welcome!
Thanks for visiting this community. We are trying to raise funds for the Australian Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. The basic idea is that a lot of people are not in a position to donate much in the way of money, but still want to do something to help fundraise. This is a place where you can put your skills or talents up for auction - offer to knit a scarf, write a story, give a language class, bake a cake, help someone with their garden or their tax - and the lucky winner of your skills will donate the amount they have offered to the Red Cross Appeal.
- handcrafted items - socks, jewelry, scarfs, baby toys, dolls, pottery - made to order or something you have made already
- something you've cooked - biscuits, casserole, cake (make sure you know where you can get this to)
- artwork - either something you've made or something made to order
- writing - song, poem, short story, autographed copy of ARC or published novel...!
- foreign language conversation class or grammar class
- music, dance or drama class or workshop
- help in the garden
- help installing those nifty water-saving showerheads
- tickets to a play or concert you are in
- user icons or desktop pictures
- anything else you like - write your suggestions in the comments
You don't have to be Australian or in Australia to post or bid on an item (though some items are only going to be available in a local area - but that locality can be wherever the poster is), and you don't need a credit card to donate to the Red Cross.
Of course, we encourage you to donate directly in one of the following ways:
Donate Directly to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal
Call 1800 811 700 (within Australia) or donate online through the Australian Red Cross Website.
If you don't have a credit card, you can donate by direct deposit or at your local NAB branch to:
Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund
BSB: 082 001
Account Number: 860 046 797
Give Blood
Call 13 14 95 (within Australia) to make an appointment, or register your interest online
If you aren't in Australia - give blood anyway! It is always needed somewhere.
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How do I participate in the Auction?
To offer something for auction, simply make a post in this community before Friday, February 20th. Your post should include
- your LJ name. If you do not have an LJ, contact 17catherines with your details and an email address, and she will post the offer on your behalf.
- what you can offer (be specific)
- the location of your offer if necessary (ie, if you are offering help in the garden, you need to decide how far you are travelling. If you are baking something, better check where you can ship it to!)
- a minimum bid (in Australian dollars, please)
To buy something at auction, simply make a bid in the comments section any time after the item is posted, up until the close of the Auction, at midnight Melbourne Time, Friday, February 27th, 2009.
The highest bidder on an item at the close of the auction will win that item. A list of winners and bids will be posted as soon as possible after the auction closes (please be patient as the moderator does need to sleep and also to work).
Winners should make their donation directly to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, and post a comment with their receipt number when they have done this. I'm afraid we are working a on the honour system here - I will notify sellers when I receive notification from the buyers, but it is up to the sellers to do the right thing and get in contact with the buyer as promptly as possible to arrange postage.
I'll post a grand total on the journal in early March so we can see what we have achieved.
Other fundraisers we know about
Handmade Help - Art Fights Fire is holding a fundraiser and raffle at Outré in Melbourne (249 Elizabeth St) on February 25th. Follow the link for details. In fact, have a look at the whole Hand Made Help website, as they have heaps of good ideas of things to do.
Volunteering
Volunteering Australia has responded to a request from the Victorian Government to establish a registration process for people interested in becoming a volunteer.
Leave a comment or contact 17catherines if you have any other links that you think belong here
- handcrafted items - socks, jewelry, scarfs, baby toys, dolls, pottery - made to order or something you have made already
- something you've cooked - biscuits, casserole, cake (make sure you know where you can get this to)
- artwork - either something you've made or something made to order
- writing - song, poem, short story, autographed copy of ARC or published novel...!
- foreign language conversation class or grammar class
- music, dance or drama class or workshop
- help in the garden
- help installing those nifty water-saving showerheads
- tickets to a play or concert you are in
- user icons or desktop pictures
- anything else you like - write your suggestions in the comments
You don't have to be Australian or in Australia to post or bid on an item (though some items are only going to be available in a local area - but that locality can be wherever the poster is), and you don't need a credit card to donate to the Red Cross.
Of course, we encourage you to donate directly in one of the following ways:
Donate Directly to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal
Call 1800 811 700 (within Australia) or donate online through the Australian Red Cross Website.
If you don't have a credit card, you can donate by direct deposit or at your local NAB branch to:
Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund
BSB: 082 001
Account Number: 860 046 797
Give Blood
Call 13 14 95 (within Australia) to make an appointment, or register your interest online
If you aren't in Australia - give blood anyway! It is always needed somewhere.
************************************
How do I participate in the Auction?
To offer something for auction, simply make a post in this community before Friday, February 20th. Your post should include
- your LJ name. If you do not have an LJ, contact 17catherines with your details and an email address, and she will post the offer on your behalf.
- what you can offer (be specific)
- the location of your offer if necessary (ie, if you are offering help in the garden, you need to decide how far you are travelling. If you are baking something, better check where you can ship it to!)
- a minimum bid (in Australian dollars, please)
To buy something at auction, simply make a bid in the comments section any time after the item is posted, up until the close of the Auction, at midnight Melbourne Time, Friday, February 27th, 2009.
The highest bidder on an item at the close of the auction will win that item. A list of winners and bids will be posted as soon as possible after the auction closes (please be patient as the moderator does need to sleep and also to work).
Winners should make their donation directly to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, and post a comment with their receipt number when they have done this. I'm afraid we are working a on the honour system here - I will notify sellers when I receive notification from the buyers, but it is up to the sellers to do the right thing and get in contact with the buyer as promptly as possible to arrange postage.
I'll post a grand total on the journal in early March so we can see what we have achieved.
Other fundraisers we know about
Handmade Help - Art Fights Fire is holding a fundraiser and raffle at Outré in Melbourne (249 Elizabeth St) on February 25th. Follow the link for details. In fact, have a look at the whole Hand Made Help website, as they have heaps of good ideas of things to do.
Volunteering
Volunteering Australia has responded to a request from the Victorian Government to establish a registration process for people interested in becoming a volunteer.
Leave a comment or contact 17catherines if you have any other links that you think belong here