I know I posted some links yesterday to information about where to donate goods and services. But here is some more information:

PHONE RECHARGERS NEEDED

Telstra Countrywide is accepting donations of mobile phone chargers for distribution to those who have lost them during the bushfires. Chargers will be distributed through emergency relief centres in areas hit by the bushfires. If you have a spare mobile phone charger you wish to donate, post it to Telstra Countrywide at Locked Bag 4670, Melbourne, 3001. Include a note saying is being donated to the bushfire appeal.

HOW TO HELP ANIMALS…

Donate to Wildlife Victoria here

Donations from Interstate

Items can be donated to the bushfire appeal at all Vinnies Centres around Australia. To find your local Vinnies Centres please contact 1800 621 349 or go to www.vinnies.org.au .

Please include a note with your donation that it is intended for the Victorian Disaster Appeal, if you wish your donation to be used for that cause only.

Items in demand include mobile phone chargers, shampoo, deodorant, sanitary pads and tampons, nappies, baby wipes, baby bottles and formula. Please note that most items of clothing needs are sufficiently covered already but donations of underwear and socks and extra large men’s and women’s clothing will be gratefully received.

Donated goods will be collated in Vinnies’ national office and transported to those in need.

Financial donations to St Vincent de Paul (see here ) are also gratefully accepted as these will help offset transportation and sorting costs.

Donations to other appeals can be made by visiting the Australian Giving Centre emergency appeals page at www.ourcommunity.com.au/bushfires .

Adelaide residents can donate items including disposable razors, shaving cream, deodorant, soaps, Sorbolene Cream, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, hair bands, bobby pins, sanitary pads and tampons, tissues, toilet paper, nappies, baby wipes, bags, suitcases, backpacks, handbags/purses, non-perishable food and pet food and new Manchester . Donations can be lodged at Stirling Angus Pavilion, Wayville Showgrounds. Enter off Rose Tce, from 8am till 6pm, Monday to Friday. No more donations of clothes are required. Volunteers with packing skills are required – if you are able to help go to Showgrounds or call Kym on 0439 840 145.

Put a Bushfire Help banner on your website or email signature

Download a Bushfire Help banner or image to place on your website or on your email signature, go to http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/bushfirehelpimages