First Hand Stories: The Truth of Wombat Girl

You've probably read/heard about the woman whose life was saved by diving into a wombat hole while the flames roared around her. Well the media have been getting it wrong, so she's set up her own website to tell her story.

Neesha and her three legged dog Murph, her neighbour Karen and Karen's son, Jakob all lost their homes on that terrible day. You can make direct contributions to her on this site too.

There's also a link too where you can help Neesha rebuild her home and her life directly too. Go visit her!

AND there's a link on there where you can see Neesha interviewed and she shows the wombat hole where they bunkered down.

Anyway, let's let her tell her own story. Visit her here.

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Ways to help...

Oxfam Fitzroy have set up a wikispace for bushfire aid.

It's an excellent way to offer help & see what's really needed.

There is a request for aid page. At the moment Diamond Creek needs chainsaw donations. Do you have one? Let them know...

We've already been in touch with Alexandra Secondary.

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Wanted: Handmade Aprons

Perhaps you would like to contribute something handmade but you feel that making a quilt or soft toy is a bit beyond your sewing skills. Fear not, we need your help too! Lyn suggested making aprons & as she points out you could make them for men, women or children.

Aprons may not be an immediate need, however, it is never to early start sewing & a handmade apron would be a lovely addition to the Handmade Help Recipe Book.

If you are unsure where to post or drop off your handmade aprons or other items, check out the list over on the far right hand side of the page.

For a fantastic list of free apron patterns have a look here & get sewing.

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Please add the Button and Help Promote

Silly Gilly has made a great button to add to your side bar. Visit her to see how to add the html.

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