Mackay and Whitsunday Life was quick to join the Queensland Country Press Association (QCPA) in joining forces with Vinnies Queensland to support thousands of Queenslanders affected by the recent floods.
This record event has seen homes destroyed, possessions washed away, lives put on hold and even tragedies.
Queensland Country Press Association president Carlo Portella said Queenslanders have always come together to help one another, no matter what the crises.
“Whether it is floods, bushfires or cyclones, help is always at hand,” Mr Portella said.
“I encourage all Queenslanders to try to help those less fortunate by contributing to the St Vincent de Paul Society Flood Appeal.
“The devastating floods in south-east Queensland and New South Wales have seen many people left devastated and in great need of our help.
“A simple monetary donation, no matter how small, will help put the lives of those affected on the path to recovery.”
Vinnies Queensland CEO Kevin Mercer said, “We welcome the support from the Queensland Country Press Association and their community, as we work together to help flood-impacted Queenslanders rebuild their lives.”
“All funds raised through our Flood Appeal will provide immediate and long-term support to people in need – no matter how long someone’s recovery journey takes, we’ll be there to lend a helping hand.”
Mackay Life Editor Amanda Wright said she had never seen such incessant rain before which led to the devastating floods.
“The rain was just relentless and utterly saturating, for days it never let up,” she said.
“Roads became like fast-flowing streams, it was difficult to judge depth of the flooding across roads in most places and the Brisbane River rose rapidly.
“I’ve never seen such huge amounts of debris flow down a river before and it made you stop and take stock, that was someone’s home or business being washed out to sea.
“Australians from all corners rallied to support our region during Cyclone Debbie, it’s important for us to support those in Queensland and New South Wales now who have lost absolutely everything.”
Please show your support by donating to the QCPA/ Vinnies Flood Relief Appeal at: https://bit.ly/vinniesqldfloodappeal
Donations close 30 April, 2022.
For further details contact Secretary Queensland Country Press Association:
admin@qcpa.com.au or mobile 0439 377 525
President QCPA: Carl Portella
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