Because I Care
When disaster strikes, people need immediate help.
For us to be able to respond to requests for assistance fast, we need to ensure we're well-resourced with equipment, supplies, and a ready-to-deploy force of troops to help.
When demand peaks, especially if across multiple locations, people and communities will be relying on us to assist in recovery, and to help restore lives and properties.
As a charity, our reach and effectiveness are determined by the resources we have at any point in time, so we're on a mission to build on our resources.
We need your help. In raising awareness and funds, our 'Because I Care' program asks people and businesses to support us in raising funds, supplies and equipment that we can use to deliver help to vulnerable people who are suffering following a disaster.
Disaster recovery is an important activity that is relied on by people and communities everywhere. Just imagine what it would be like having your life turned upside down and having to recover from a helpless situation.
Works undertaken in helping people rebuild their lives are involved, multi-faceted, and expensive.
We need people like you who have a heart and conscience, and who are prepared to help others in the community. Without people like you supporting us, people would be on their own and unable to get their lives back after a disaster.
By expanding awareness and fundraising, you can make a meaningful difference to people doing it tough and suffering from the effects of a disaster. Every donation will help:
• Contribute to costs associated with recovery works and activities, including equipment and supplies
• Support our operational costs, including deploying troops to perform recovery work after a disaster
• Continue to expand a range of programs to support people dealing with disaster
Can you help?
If you can help with a donation of any size, please clock on the PayPal donation icon to be taken to an external PayPal transaction page.
Alternatively, we also accept PayID donations. Just use email hello@disaster.org.au as the PayID destination through your online banking.
Like to volunteer?
Like all charities, we utilise volunteers who care about people and their community to help deliver our help to those in need.
Are you able to offer your time to help others?
Why not register your interest in becoming a volunteer? Just head to our volunteer registration page and complete a short registration form, and one of our admin team members will be in contact shortly to discuss where you might fit in.
What else can you do?
...or go your own way - create a fundraiser that's uniquely you.
Get in touch to have a discussion about your idea.
FAQ's
How do I get started?
Choose what type of fundraiser you’d like to do, it may be a physical challenge, you may want to quit a bad habit, or maybe you’ve got an idea that’s completely new. Once you’ve decided, complete the 'Because I Care' registration form and we'll get in contact with you to discuss your plans.
Will I receive support?
Once you’re registered you’ll receive a call from someone in our community fundraising team to answer any questions. You’ll also have access to a great fundraising toolkit to help you get your fundraiser up and running.
How do I collect donations?
The easiest way to collect donations is to ask your supporters to make a secure, online donation through our PayPal fundraising page. They’ll receive an instant tax-deductible receipt and you’ll be able to keep track of how much you’ve raised.
If you plan to collect cash, you’ll need an official Authority to Fundraise form and banking information. Let us know when you register if you're planning to do this.
Can I speak with someone about my fundraising?
Yes. Once we receive your online registration form and contact you, we'll allocate you a contact person from within our fundraising team.
Can I change the date of my fundraiser?
Yes, of course. Things happen! Just let us know by advising your allocated fundraising team specialist.
Can I change the type of fundraiser?
Yes, if you need to change the type of fundraiser you’re doing one of our fundraising specialists can help you do this.
Can you give me a receipt book?
We do not provide receipt books, but if any of your supporters request a receipt for a cash donation please contact us and request a form to help keep track of the receipts.
Will people receive a receipt for their donation?
Yes, anyone who makes a donation online will automatically receive a tax deductible receipt. If someone makes a cash donation and asks for a receipt please contact us with their name, donation amount, postal address and email and we will process a receipt and send to them.
How do I donate cash?
The easiest way to bank cash funds is to make an online donation to our fundraising page, but you can also transfer directly to Disaster Recovery Army. Please contact us for more information.
How do I get prizes for my fundraiser?
We recommend that you contact local businesses with information about what you are doing, why you’re fundraising for Disaster Recovery Army and what they can do to support you.
Register a 'Because I Care' fundraiser
It's really easy to run your own 'Because I Care’ fundraiser. Simply complete the form below and we'll be in touch with you.