Bushfire Recovery

We have been able to serve over 350 families between our food & clothing outlets in the first 5 months since the bushfires. From 1st July, we have now consolidated our donated goods back to the DV Support Lounge (309 Diamond Creek Rd, Plenty) and to date have served over 120 families.

Our Garage Sale held back in May helped raise $12,000 which added to the donated BaptCare funds has enabled us to give away over $200,000 to purchase furniture and white goods for the 220 survivor requests received through the Nillumbik council.

Through the efforts of a core team of volunteers and the Pay It Forward monthly program we have now fitted out the temporary accomodation villages at - Flowerdale, Marysville & Kinglake.

The Mobile Relief Centre bus has delivered goods to - Hurstbridge, Arthurs Creek, St.Andrews, Kinglake & Flowerdale relief centres in the first 5 months. We have also taken the bus to the following community gatherings to distribute material aid - Murrindindi, Yea & Kinglake

Rising From the Ashes - www.risingfromtheashes.com.au

The documentary launch date is Sat 17th and Sun 18th April 2010 at the Diamond Valley Baptist Church. Tickets: $10 per person or $30 per family. Bushfire Survivors are FREE.

All funds go toward production costs and 100% of any profits go to the ongoing work of the bushfire recovery.

DV Support Lounge

The DV Support Lounge is now open to enjoy a great coffee and chat while picking up goods at 309 Diamond Creek Road, Plenty.

Open Hours - Mon to Fri (10am to 2pm)

All Requests: 9433 3111
Pickups: 9435 9377

Requests will be registered then we aim to either source or match with offers through the wider community.

Community Dinner

The weekly Monday night Community Dinner starts at 6pm for a fantastic $5 meal. Come to a warm welcoming place to meet with friends aiming to rebuild community.

Thank-you so much to all who have already given generously