Supporting Alpine Regions Impacted by Bushfires
Published Wed 05 Feb 2020
The bushfires have wrought devastation across many regions across Australia. To varying degrees, they have also touched our Alpine and surrounding communities.
Snow Australia’s thoughts are with all affected. In typical mountain spirit, these communities are fighting back, keen to regenerate and welcome back their valued visitors.
In coming months, Snow Australia will look for ways to support these communities and, as a minimum, share their initiatives.
Do you know of other programs, support and initiatives around Australia that are supporting our alpine communities who have been impacted by the bushfires? Get in touch so we can help spread the word - email info@snow.org.au
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Bid on 115 snow travel items worth over $300,000!The global ski and snowboard community have banded together to support Snow Aid Australia for bushfire relief/recovery and wildlife rescue/rehabilitation, powered by SnowsBest.com. Australia has experienced unprecedented bushfires this summer and a disaster of epic proportions - 34 people have lost their lives, over 2000 homes are gone, 18.6 million hectares and 5900 structures have burned and more than 1 billion wildlife have perished. Every single person on this auction has worked pro bono, including our designers, admin, even our legal team at Moulis Legal, the team at AirAuctioneer and our payment gateway, so that 100% of all auction proceeds will go to our chosen charities for bushfire relief and wildlife rescue. |
A short stay goes a long wayYou can support communities that are doing it tough right now by visiting amazing events, dining at fantastic regional restaurants, and filling your Esky at local stores, cellar doors and farm gates, while you're out and about in regional Victoria. Book an overnight stay in regional Victoria this month and plan now for the next. You can also make a difference in Victoria's fire-affected areas with a donation to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, Wildlife Victoria and the Country Fire Authority Public Fund. |
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Shake hands with the SnowiesThe Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce invites you to "Shake hands with the Snowies”. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) advise that the Thredbo Valley is open from Jindabyne via the Alpine Way. Aussies are encouraged to visit villages and towns in the Snowy Monaro region and they ask that holiday makers return and help the communities get back on their feet. To acknowledge the re-opening, business owners, staff and residents are reaching out to visitors to say hello, welcome and thanks for being here with a good old-fashion handshake. With an outstretched arm of friendship “Shake Hands with the Snowies” will show visitors to the region we appreciate the support. There is a huge line-up of upcoming special events, breathtaking scenery and activities galore there is no better time to get back to the Valley this summer. With the doors open and many hands of friendship, the community is looking forward to visitors returning to “Shake Hands with the Snowies.” |
Welcome Back to Buller and StirlingMt Buller and Mt Stirling are OPEN to visitors, along with other popular spots in the region like Craig’s Hut, Circuit Rd, Razorback Hut and Howqua Hills Historic Area. ABOM Cafe and Bar We are incredibly grateful to all the emergency services, workers, and volunteers that have done such an outstanding job in helping the resorts remain untouched by fires. While we welcome you back to enjoy our spectacular pocket of the High Country our thoughts are with those communities further afield dealing with more devastating impacts. Please come visit us soon, stay a night or three, stop by the local businesses in the Mansfield region, and show your love for those who will need support for months to come. |