Western Australians can support the Kimberley flood victims by donating their 10 cent drink container refund to the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund.
Collectors can visit almost 260 Containers for Change refund points across the state and help communities impacted by unprecedented flooding generated by ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. One hundred per cent of donations will go towards those recovering from the worst floods in WA history.
Almost 600,000 drink container refunds were donated to appeals throughout 2021 for Cyclone Seroja and the Wooroloo bushfire.
More than $10 million has already been raised through the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund, with the State Government contributing $3 million.
Environment Minister Reece Whitby said unprecedented flooding had a devastating impact on communities in the Kimberley, and donating a 10 cent drink container refund is a simple way to show support.
“Western Australians are known for digging deep in tough times, and I’d encourage everyone to donate their containers to create change for such a worthy cause.
“Our government is working hard to provide ongoing support to these communities in need, but every little bit counts.”
WA Return Recycle Renew Ltd Chief Executive Officer Tim Cusack said Containers for Change refund points across the state are ready to collect donations to help those devastated by the worst floods in WA history.
“Some of our refund points in the Kimberley have been impacted by the disaster and may be closed, so we encourage our collectors to make contact first. We want to do anything we can to help support them and their local community,” Cusack said.
“We have previously had close to 600,000 containers donated towards the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund during other appeals and are confident we’ll be able to provide some much-needed funding to support the recovery efforts.”
Container refund donations can be made to the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund using the member number C10414519.
For more information, visit www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/
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