Bushfire Related News
The Melbourne Sakya Centre is a member of the Buddhist Council of Victoria
who have signed a letter of condolence to the bushfire victims, along with
all other members of the state government's Multifaith Advisory Group.
It is a good sign at this time of sadness that all the different faith
communities can come together with one voice.
Dalai Lama Offers Condolences To Bushfire Victims
Following is the text of an open letter from HH The Dalai Lama to Kevin Rudd.
H. E. Mr. Kevin Rudd, M.P.
Prime Minister
Parliament House
Canberra, ACT 2066
AUSTRALIA
Dear Mr. Rudd,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of so many lives and the devastation of houses, towns and sources of livelihood for many others following the shocking bush fires that have swept some parts of the state of Victoria over the last few days.
I extend my deep sympathy and heartfelt condolences to all those families who have been directly affected by what I understand are the worst bush fires in Australian history.
I offer my prayers for those who have lost their lives, the bereaved and those who have been injured.
Yours sincerely,
The Dalai Lama
11 February 2009
DOMESTIC & NATIVE ANIMALS NEED YOUR HELP!
Sunday 8th February, 2009
Over the coming days the RSPCA expect to be inundated with animals requiring help and care - both domestic and native.
FYI -THEY CANNOT take outside volunteers who have NOT undergone the mandatary RSVPA Training Program.
BUT for those of us in the city area, we CAN help!
THE RSPCA VICTORIA ARE IN URGENT need of the following items:
- OLD BLANKETS -if you don't have .. a neighbour might.
- OLD TOWELS ANY size
- OLD SHEETS
- BAGS OF CAT FOOD -please purchase - just one bag will help
- BAGS OF DOG FOOD -as above
- DRINKING VESSELS -old bucket, plastic dish (ice cream container)
IF YOU CAN HELP, please confirm your involvement as ASAP so collection of goods for delivery to the RSPCA shelter can be arranged.
NOTE: the RSPCA are
co-ordinating with all other relevant authorities regarding the care of injured animals, BOTH domestic and native. Goods will be distributed where the need is most urgent. THE NEED FROM TODAY WILL BE CRITICAL so carers will have enough resources to work with.
THE MATTER IS URGENT AND QUICK ACTION IS ESSENTIAL. TO JOIN IN AND HELP .. YOU WILL NEED TO DO THE FOLLOWING>>>
Immediately FORWARD this email to friends & relatives in the Melbourne area. Please copy sbyron@dodo.com.au so I can track involvement. NOTE: THERE IS THE NEED TO STAY WITHIN THE MELBOURNE METROPOLITAN AREA TO ALLOW FOR COLLECTION AT PICK-UP POINTS. Request your contacts to urgently forward on to their friends and relatives. Make contact to friends by phone to say you need their help. Co-ordinate a group(see info below.) Try to door knock neighbours. Be able to use your place as a drop-off & collection point.
Collection of goods will need to be arranged immediately.
If you can act as a Co-ordinator, advise your friends to deliver goods to you TODAY or tomorrow!
GOODS WILL NEED TO BE COLLECTED AND DELIVERED WITHIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS.
Please confirm if you can act as a Co-ordinator by emailing ASAP your name, address and contact number/s to -
sbyron@dodo.com.au
Suzanne Byron
Southbank
M: 1049 38 12 12
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER ...
RSPCA Burwood ShelterPCABurwood East ( http://www.rspcavic.org/about_us/burwoodeast.htm )
3 Burwood Highway
Burwood East 3151
P: (03) 9224 2222
F: (03) 9224 2200
RSPCA Mornington ShelterRSPCA Peninsula ( http://www.rspcavicorg/about_us/peninsula.htm )
1030 Robinsons Rd
Pearcedale VIC 3912
P: (03) 5978 6706
or 5978 6811
F: (03) 5978 7255
Emergency Goods Collection for the Victorian Bushfire Victims
The Buddha’s Light International Association of Victoria have put out a request on behalf of the Red Cross for goods to help Bushfire victims. See this poster (PDF) for a detailed list of items needed and how to deliver them to the relief operation.
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