Despite the kindness, the most unhelpful thing local and interstate people can do right now is donate material aid to Brisbane’s flood-ravaged regions via the major charities.

Please hold off material aid until at least February when the major charities collectively announce where and when to deliver it.

If you have goods ready to donate, make a pledge today in your heart and mind that you will wait until the time is right to deliver it. Alternatively, contact the small, grassroots charities directly to obtain exact needs and collection information. Do not just send unsolicited goods.

No major Brisbane charities are currently accepting unsolicited goods. Pls share this with friends as we’re struggling to get this message our via mass media.

Much love,

Elissa (a very frustrated Brisbane charity worker).