Hand Heart Pocket has launched a Disaster Relief Appeal in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with $50,000 donated to GIVIT on behalf of the Freemasons of Queensland
Communities from Coolangatta to Hervey Bay, and inland across the south-west last week experienced damaging winds, extensive flooding and unprecedented power outages, as the ex-tropical cyclone made its way across Queensland and into New South Wales.
The full impacts of the disaster are still being assessed, with power outages continuing and substantial flooding in the Lockyer Valley only just subsiding. We will continue to work closely with our partner GIVIT as they assess community needs and begin to coordinate relief and recovery efforts.
Thanks to our ongoing partnership with GIVIT, Members can be assured that our response is activated quickly and effectively whenever disaster strikes, and importantly, that 100% of all donations made through a Hand Heart Pocket Disaster Relief Appeal will directly support affected residents.
Funds raised through our appeals provide communities with emergency essentials such as food, clothing, and medical supplies during the crisis, and help families replace essential household goods once they can safely return home.
How You Can Help
1) Donate to the Hand Heart Pocket Disaster Relief Appeal
Three ways to donate:
Credit Card / PayPal – Visit the Hand Heart Pocket Disaster Relief Appeal page on the GIVIT website and follow the link to enter your details. Please include the reference HHP QLD262 in the comment box.
Cheque – Make cheques payable to GIVIT Listed Ltd, write HHP QLD262 on the back, and mail to:
GIVIT Listed Ltd
PO Box 1080
Milton QLD 4064
Direct Deposit – Email info@givit.org.au for account details and include HHP QLD262 in your reference.
To request a tax receipt for a direct deposit or cheque donation, please email GIVIT at info@givit.org.au.
Please note: You can also still donate to our ongoing appeal to assist communities in the Cardwell, Ingham and Townsville regions affected by flooding in January and February. Simply follow the steps above – but use the reference HHP QLD261 when making your donation.
Thank you for your generosity and support. Our thoughts are with all affected Members, Lodges and communities, throughout both the immediate response, and the longer-term recovery.
2) Refer Affected Community Members for Assistance
If you know people impacted by this, or any disaster, encourage them to seek assistance from local community organisations that are registered with GIVIT.
You can find out which organisations are registered in your area by searching on GIVIT’s website.
Queensland Freemasons and their families who are experiencing financial hardship may also be able to seek assistance through the Masonic Fund of Benevolence (MFOB) by contacting Peter Troeger, Mob: 0407 178 336 or email: peter@uglq.org.au
About GIVIT
GIVIT is a trusted non-profit organisation and the Queensland Government’s official disaster relief coordinator. GIVIT works with local councils, charities, and community groups throughout a disaster to ensure that donations go directly to those who need them—when they need them.
For more information about our partnership with GIVIT, or this Disaster Relief Appeal, please contact our team on (07) 3493 6000 or via email at info@handheartpocket.org.au
