BlazeAid Julia Creek

About BlazeAid Julia Creek

BlazeAid was established in 2009 by Kevin and Rhonda Butler after the Black Saturday bushfires. They had approximately 3 kilometres of fencing burnt on their property, allowing hundreds of sheep to get out onto the roads, causing a traffic hazard and impeding fire trucks and other emergency service vehicles from continuing their response to the fires. Volunteers will meet Bruce and Wendy at the Rodeo Grounds, where they will have a safety and property briefing, collect a supply of food (for one to two weeks - BlazeAid will purchase together with volunteers at the Julia Creek Supermarket), and then head off to allocated station to assist property owners with recovery. Coordinators will check in via phone daily or visit in person weekly/fortnightly. Volunteers must bring your own camping/bedding. VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers can register now. Those with camp experience and/or fencing experience, especially team leaders, would be very helpful with setting up team structures and to support those less experienced but eager and willing to help the BlazeAid cause. BEFORE ARRIVING: Please contact the basecamp at least three days prior to your intended arrival so we can include you in a team and put your name on the dinner list. If possible, you should aim to arrive prior to 5pm.