Hand Heart Pocket has donated $50,000 on behalf of the Freemasons of Queensland to assist people impacted by flooding in western Queensland.
Major flooding occurred after the region received up to 600mm of rain across five days late in March, which is nearly double the yearly average.
Across Stonehenge, Jundah and Windorah the levels exceeded those of the 1974 flood, marking this event the biggest flood in living memory for many locals.
With the clean-up and recovery phase now in full swing, graziers are counting their livestock losses, and impacted residents in Barcoo, Bulloo, Quilpie and Winton, are cleaning up their inundated homes.
Funds raised through Hand Heart Pocket’s Disaster Relief Appeals provide communities with emergency essentials such as food, clothing, and medical supplies during the crisis, as well as helping families replace essential household goods once they can safely return home.
Thanks to our ongoing partnership with GIVIT, Members can be assured that 100% of any donations will directly support affected residents.
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 QLD263 in the comment box.
Cheque – Make cheques payable to GIVIT Listed Ltd, write HHP QLD263 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 QLD263 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
