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Bushfire Appeal Fund Reports

More than 109 communities across Victoria were devastated by one of the worst natural disasters in Australia’s history.
However, in the face of unimaginable tragedy came humanity and heroism.
Immediately after the 2009 bushfires the Victorian Government, in partnership with Australian Red Cross and the Commonwealth Government, established the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009.
When the Appeal officially closed on Friday, 17 April, 2009, $379 million had been raised. With interest, that figure now stands at more than $401 million including interest.
Funds donated through Australian Red Cross are held in a separate trust account established by the Victorian Government. These funds are distributed at the direction of an Independent Advisory Panel, chaired by the former Deputy Premier, the Hon Pat McNamara. Other members of the Advisory Panel are the Hon. Robert Tickner, CEO, Australian Red Cross, Christine Nixon, volunteer advisor on Bushfire Recovery; and Pam White, ex-officio, Department of Human Services.
It’s important to note that all the interest earned has gone back into the fund, so that every cent of the $401 million raised by the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund has been allocated to bushfire-affected people and communities.
Furthermore, all the administrative costs related to the operation of the Fund are paid by the Victoria Government, which ensures that the donated money has gone – and does go - to those in need.
To date, more than 44,600 payments have been made to individuals and families affected by the bushfires. These payments covered three broad categories: Initial Emergency Payments, Rebuilding and Recovery Payments, and Support Payments.
Of the $401 million, nearly $320 million – about 80 per cent of the Fund – was allocated for emergency, housing, physical, bereavement and psychological support gifts and programs for individuals and families, and more than $80 million was designated for community-strengthening initiatives in bushfire-affected towns and communities.

$383 million of the donated money has been paid out, representing more than three quarters of the total Fund.
  • Vicitorian Bushfire Appeal Fund December 2013 Progress Report
    This is the 2013 VBAF Progress Report which summarises the expenditure of the Fund for 2013. The focus for the Panel this year has been to ensure that individuals and families secure long-term accommodation and that ongoing support is in place for those residents who may need it going forward.
  •  Vicitorian Bushfire Appeal Fund December 2013 Progress Reports
    Word version of the 2013 Progress Report.
  • Appendix A: Medium and Long-term Recovery Projects 
    A full list of medium and long-term recovery projects.
  • Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund Six Month Progress Report
    This report outlines how the Advisory Panel supported survivors of the bushfires in the six months since the Fund was established. The Advisory Panel has worked closely with bushfire-affected people and communities to determine where the greatest need was. During these six months the Advisory Panel has listened carefully to feedback to better understand what the emerging and changing needs are and will be into the future.
  •  Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund Six Month Progress Report 
    Word version of the Six Month Progress Report.
  • Appeal Fund Public Report - First 100 Days 
    This first public report of the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund was released in May 2009. The report summarises activities of the Advisory panel and the Fund's involvement in the phases of recovery. The report describes payment types and grant amounts, the application process, the criteria for allocation, and future directions for the fund.
  • Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund Twelve Month Progress Report 
    This report, released in February 2010, summarises activities of the Advisory panel and the Fund's involvement in the phases of recoveryover 12 months. The report includes description of payment types and grant amounts, the application process and the criteria for allocation.
  • Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund Twelve Month Report 
    This report, released in February 2010, summarises activities of the Advisory panel and the Fund's involvement in the phases of recovery over 12 months. The report includes description of payment types and grant amounts, the application process and the criteria for allocation
  • Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund December 2010 Progress Report
    The Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund represents an overwhelming act of generosity that has made a major contribution to the massive combined recovery and rebuilding effort for bushfire affected communities. In the 22 months since the 2009 Victorian bushfires, the Fund has raised over $392 million in total, including over $9 million in interest, all of which has now been committed. The Progress Report shows how the Fund will continue to support bushfire affected individuals and communities in the medium to longer term.
  • This report summarises the work of the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund over the 18 months to August 31, 2010, and includes a financial update on the allocation and distribution of VBAF funds.
  •  Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund 30 Month Report and Financial Information 
    This is the 30-month report of the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund which summarises the work of VBAF and includes a financial update on the allocation and distribution of funds to August 26, 2011.
  • Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund December 2011 Progress Report 
    This is the December 2011 Progress Report of the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund, which details the Fund's expenditure and sets out the ways which VBAF is continuing to support those impacted by the February 2009 bushfires.
  •  Victorian Bushfire Appeal Three Year Report and Financial Information
    The following report of the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund summarises the work of VBAF and includes a financial update on the allocation and distribution of funds to February 28, 2011
  • Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund December 2012 Progress Report 
    The Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund December 2012 Report provides an update on the allocation and distribution of donated money and explains how the Fund continues to support people and communities impacted by the 2009 Victorian bushfires.
  • Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund Progress Report and Financial Information 28 June 2013
    This report provides an update on the progress of the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund, including a financial statement as at 28 June 2013.
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