The City of Greater Dandenong has contributed $10,000 to the Casey Cardinia Foundation’s Bushfire Relief Fund, raising money for those impacted by the recent Bunyip State Park fires.
The donation was instigated by Cr Tim Dark and unanimously approved by his council colleagues.
Cr Dark said the impact of the fires – claiming 29 homes and another 67 outbuildings – was felt throughout the entire South East region.
“We were more than happy to help,” he said.
Greater Dandenong mayor Roz Blades said it was a great idea from Cr Dark.
“We are a generous council, the most multicultural in Australia,” she said.
Casey Cardinia Foundation chairman Paul Thomas thanked the City of Greater Dandenong for the generous gesture, which takes the relief fund beyond the $40,000 mark.
Mr Thomas said the Foundation was a charitable conduit of giving and providing for the community and was more than happy to set up the relief fund at the request of the Shire of Cardinia.
“It’s great to see that there has been a regional response to the fires and we thank Greater Dandenong for the contribution,” he said.
