Donations and assistance
Keep checking on this page to find out about how you can help people affected by the fires.
Council is recording a list of offers of assistance and donations, if you would like to help please register.
Assistance & Donation Registration Form
There are multiple organisations who are also accepting donations to support our community including:
Murrindindi Disaster Fund
Foundation Murrindindi has launched the Murrindindi Disaster Fund to support affected communities within Murrindindi Shire. This fund will provide practical immediate assistance as well as supporting the medium to long-term recovery. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps ensure support can reach those who need it most in our local community.
Donate to the Murrindindi Disaster Fund
January 2026 Victorian Bushfire Appeal
The Victorian Emergency Relief and Recovery Foundation (VERRF) has launched the January 2026 Victorian Bushfire Appeal to raise funds to support these communities. If you would like to donate over the phone, please call 1800 837 733 (Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm). Your generosity will go towards the rebuilding of lives, livelihoods and the communities of those affected by the January 2026 Victorian Bushfires.
Donate to the 2026 Victorian Bushfire Appeal
Victoria bushfires - GIVIT
GIVIT is the official Emergency Recovery Victoria partner for donations of essential goods and services for people impacted by disasters and emergency events in Victoria, and they work with the government, local councils and recovery organisations to get people the help they need to recover.
Donate via GIVIT