Eumundi Voice Issue 115, 17 April 2025

Western Qld flood relief donation

Following record–breaking rainfall, Western Qld has been inundated by the worst floods to hit the region in 50 years. Hundreds of residents have been forced to evacuate and thousands of homes have been affected. Farmers have suffered damage to fencing, machinery, equipment, and significant stock losses, which has impacted families and livelihoods.

The Rotary Club of Eumundi has recently donated $10,000 from its disaster fund to Rotary District 9560 to support those affected by this natural disaster. Rotary District 9560 covers a vast area in Northern Australia and Timor–Leste, stretching from Maryborough to Bamaga in the north and Darwin in the west.

The disaster funding was augmented through the efforts and kind donations of the Rotary clubs of the Sunshine Coast following the Gympie and Maryborough floods. The clubs involved in raising these funds included Noosa Heads, Noosa, Noosa Daybreak, Cooroy and Eumundi.

If members of the public wish to donate and support those experiencing hardship, please donate to either the:

• Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Fund at: my.rotary.org/en/donate

• Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) at: rawcs.org.au.