Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund

Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund The perpetual fund is a registered charitable body and has approval of the Australian Taxation Office for tax deductibility of contributions.

The LMDRF was established in conjunction with the State Government to provide financial assistance to individuals for the alleviation and relief of distress, suffering and personal hardships, brought about by disaster or emergency within WA. The Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund was established in 1961 to provide relief of personal hardship and distress arising from natural disasters occurring wit

hin Western Australia. Over the years the fund has assisted with relief appeals for many natural disasters, including the Dwellingup Fires in 2007, the Toodyay Fire Appeal in 2010, and in two appeals in 2011 for the Gascoyne and Mid-West Floods and the Perth Hills Fire and the Parkerville Fire Appeal in 2014.

27/08/2024

Fixtures and Contents, and Vehicle Applications relating to the Kimberley Floods will close on 30 November 2024.

The Kimberley Floods, a 1-in-100 year event, resulted in the worst recorded flooding in Western Australia's history, with the Fitzroy River experiencing the fastest flow rate of any river in Australia and its territories.

In response, the Kimberley Floods Appeal, managed by the LMDRF, was launched on 30 November 2023, raising an impressive $12.02 million.

To date, $7.3 million of these funds have been distributed across the affected areas, providing crucial support to more than 200 individuals.

The Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal raised a total of $713,146 since it was first activated on 27 November 2023.$400,000 was ...
18/03/2024

The Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal raised a total of $713,146 since it was first activated on 27 November 2023.

$400,000 was allocated to 16 impacted individuals for major damage to their homes.

As recommended by the City of Wanneroo recovery team, the remaining $313,146 was distributed to 48 recipients to assist with other home structures and commercial properties.

Special thanks to everyone who donated generously!

In response to the devastating 2023 floods in the Kimberley, the Lord Mayor’s Distress relief fund allocated $2.35m towa...
07/02/2024

In response to the devastating 2023 floods in the Kimberley, the Lord Mayor’s Distress relief fund allocated $2.35m toward vehicle replacement and repairs.

We’re so pleased to meet Rosemary, who flew to Perth just to pick up her new car and drive it all the way back home to the Kimberley!

Thank you to everyone who generously donated to the appeal, your contribution continues to make a significant impact on the community.

The Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal has now closed and we are pleased to share that donations and pledges total $713,146 🙌Spe...
31/01/2024

The Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal has now closed and we are pleased to share that donations and pledges total $713,146 🙌

Special thanks to the following organisations for their generous donations:

▪️ Woodside Energy for $100,000
▪️ Roy Hill Holdings Pty Ltd for $90,000
▪️ Atlas Iron Pty Ltd for $10,000
▪️ Chevron Australia Pty Ltd for $10,000
▪️ City of Wanneroo for $100,000
▪️ Stan Perron Charitable Foundation for $50,000
▪️ Australian Nursing Federation for $15,000

23/01/2024

🌟 Incredible news! 🌟

Our Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal has reached over $700,000 in donations and pledges! 🙌
Thank you to those who have generously donated to the Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund. The appeal is open until 31 January.

If you would like to make a contribution to the Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal, please visit https://brnw.ch/21wGiJp

Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal Update ‼Pledges and donations for the Mariginiup Bushfires appeal total $697,689 as at 16 Jan...
17/01/2024

Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal Update ‼

Pledges and donations for the Mariginiup Bushfires appeal total $697,689 as at 16 January 2024.

Donations can be made here: https://appealswa.org.au/

Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal Update Pledges and donations for the Mariginiup Bushfires appeal total $697,619 as at 15 Janu...
15/01/2024

Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal Update
Pledges and donations for the Mariginiup Bushfires appeal total $697,619 as at 15 January 2024.

Donations can be made here: https://appealswa.org.au/

Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal Update Pledges and donations for the Mariginiup Bushfires appeal total $697,592 as at 9 Janua...
09/01/2024

Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal Update
Pledges and donations for the Mariginiup Bushfires appeal total $697,592 as at 9 January 2024.

A big thank you to City of Wanneroo for their contribution of $100,000.

Donations can be made here: https://appealswa.org.au/

In response to the 2023 devastating floods in the Kimberley, the Lord Mayor’s Distress relief fund has allocated $2.35m ...
09/01/2024

In response to the 2023 devastating floods in the Kimberley, the Lord Mayor’s Distress relief fund has allocated $2.35m toward vehicle replacement and repairs.

We’re so pleased to see the first two replacement cars have arrived in Fitzroy Crossing this week, with a third on its way! The remaining 12 applicants are yet to choose their vehicles.

Thank you to everyone who generously donated to the appeal, your contribution is making a significant impact on the community.

Support for people impacted by the 2023 Kimberley Floods continues 🚙The LMDRF Board has approved 15 applications for veh...
05/01/2024

Support for people impacted by the 2023 Kimberley Floods continues 🚙

The LMDRF Board has approved 15 applications for vehicle replacements and 2 applications for vehicle repairs (up to $630,000) and approved the first 3 applications for fixtures and contents (up to $45,000).

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA

Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal Update Pledges and donations for the Mariginiup Bushfires appeal total $595,291 as at 2 Janua...
03/01/2024

Mariginiup Bushfire Appeal Update

Pledges and donations for the Mariginiup Bushfires appeal total $595,291 as at 2 January 2024.

Donations can be made here: https://appealswa.org.au/

Support for those impacted by the devastating Kimberley Floods continues.Payments for two damaged vehicles have been rem...
22/12/2023

Support for those impacted by the devastating Kimberley Floods continues.

Payments for two damaged vehicles have been remitted, with the eligible applicants set to receive their replacement vehicles early in the new year.

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA

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