Dr Lynette Buoy, CEO Windermere Child and Family Services

Windermere Child and Family Services is an independent community service organisation who co-ordinated the distribution of housing relief payments to Victorians on behalf of the appeal. Funds helped secure accommodation and replace household and personal items lost to the fires.

Dr Lynette Buoy, CEO Windermere Child and Family Services, said the provision of funds provided much needed relief and reduced instances of financial hardship.

“We sincerely thank all Victorians who donated so generously to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal over the last number of months. Without this support, hundreds of Victorian households would be facing a very uncertain time. Our purpose - as an organisation - is to make a practical difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities,” Dr Buoy said.