A national disaster of unprecedented scale

We’ve just returned from our Christmas and New Year break which we spent watching the catastrophic bushfires in horror. Fires are burning in WA – Bluff Knoll was just closed indefinitely due to the extensive fire damage – but thus far, WA hasn’t been impacted to the unprecedented level of the east coast. These fires are a national disaster.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of human life, animal life and the destruction of so much incredible country and community.

Our Principals, Emma and Kieran, know through bitter experience the trauma of losing a home in a bush fire. The subsequent clean-up and restoration requires an effort akin to a marathon, and the emotional impact is felt for a very long time.

We are thinking through how to make the most impact using our financial and professional resources. At a micro level we’re going to start sewing wildlife rescue pouches using a template provided by the @animalrescuecraftguild.

What we do know is that the fires have taken over our minds and hearts, and that this tragedy has changed the direction of 2020. We are committed to giving and supporting the devastated communities and country in a meaningful way, with impact and dignity. We will let you know what we decide to do next.