Recipient story
Family of 3 lost their belongings (which were being housed in a storage shed) in the January 2026 bushfires.
2026 Victoria Bushfires
Homelessness
This family lost all of their belongings in the January bushfires.
The family had relocated to the Colac Otway Shire and during the transition, their belongings were being stored in a shed close to the property, they were due to move into.
As the property was not yet available.
Unfortunately the rental property they were due to move into and the shed, (which housed their belongings) were impacted by fire, destroying 95% of their belongings and leaving them homeless. They are currently residing in shed at family members property, with no toilet, running water or adequate heating.
The family had relocated to the Colac Otway Shire and during the transition, their belongings were being stored in a shed close to the property, they were due to move into.
As the property was not yet available.
Unfortunately the rental property they were due to move into and the shed, (which housed their belongings) were impacted by fire, destroying 95% of their belongings and leaving them homeless. They are currently residing in shed at family members property, with no toilet, running water or adequate heating.
Other requests for this recipient
Air Conditioner - Split System
Toilet
Fuel Voucher - $50
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