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Greater Shepparton Community Flood Emergency campaign begins

By Anna McGuinness

Oct 21, 2022

Devastation: Large parts of the Greater Shepparton community have been affected by the floods. Photo: Megan Fisher. Photo by Megan Fisher

The Greater Shepparton Community Flood Emergency campaign has been launched to help the community recover from the devastating floods.

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Greater Shepparton Foundation estimates thousands of residents and up to 7300 homes and businesses have been impacted, with roads closed, access cut to towns, and food, water and essentials in short supply.

GSF executive officer Amanda McCulloch said the campaign would help with the response efforts, as well as in the long-term to get residents back into their homes.

Leadership: Greater Shepparton Foundation executive officer Amanda McCulloch.

“The Greater Shepparton Community Flood Emergency campaign will raise funds to support the needs of residents of Greater Shepparton,” she said.

“There will be significant long-term support required for the Greater Shepparton community, and we are seeking everyone’s help to support the immediate needs of our community.”

GSF already has the ability to collect and isolate ‘for purpose’ donations, and can act as an independent administrator of community flood relief funds.

It will ensure the services on the ground receive the financial support they need.

Some of the agencies at the forefront supporting Greater Shepparton City Council’s emergency response and recovery efforts include Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project, Committee for Greater Shepparton and Shepparton FoodShare.

GSF is a public benevolent institution and has DGR1 tax status.

To donate, visit www.greatershepparton.foundation