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Flood Relief NSW & QLD

Writer Dr Hien Tran, William Cheng

We are pleased to inform you of an important collaborative effort in response to the devastating floods that struck NSW and southeast Queensland. AHHA has joined forces with the Human Right Relief Foundation (HRRF) and the Vietnamese Lawyers' Association (VALA) to raise funds and provide assistance to the victims of this unprecedented disaster.

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The torrential rains that plagued NSW and southeast QLD have caused severe flooding, resulting in immense human and environmental damage. The emotional toll of these floods has been felt by thousands of Australians, as families were seen fleeing the disaster with their children and pets, seeking refuge on rooftops or trapped in their homes. Farmers, too, have suffered greatly, with their livestock swept away and machinery destroyed by the raging waters. Regarded as one of Australia's worst flood disasters in decades, these floods have caused the separation of families, loss of lives, endangerment of wildlife, and extensive damage to vital infrastructure, properties, and businesses.

yrocketed. Either their food had been couldn’t bring food. Pastor Phil, from Shiloh an emergency food hamper told them you're so alone, surrounded by flood waters

The communities of Lismore, Ballina, and Hawkesbury Nepean River had to face the daunting task of rebuilding their homes and lives.

IMPACT WAS FAR REACHING - THANK YOU!

astounding total of $123,000 for the flood victims in Northern NSW. This significant sum will go a long way in providing essential relief and support to those in need.

In response to this crisis, AHHA has partnered with the following organizations:

1. Australian Vietnamese Health Professionals Association

NSW (AVHPA NSW)

2. Vietnamese Lawyers' Association (VALA) project was completed by October 2022. The food sourced and distributed with your generous time period to affected communities held a retail value of above $20,000, as the Foodbank we can make your donation go further. Thank you for your support of Queenslanders in

Once again, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes. Your generosity has greatly supported the NSW and QLD floodaffected communities, and serves as a reminder that they are not alone in their challenging journey towards recovery.

3. Human Right Relief Foundation (HRRF)

We are thrilled to announce that, after nearly two months of dedicated fundraising activities, the Human Right Relief Foundation (HRRF) and the Vietnamese Lawyers' Association (VALA), with the support of Australian Health Humanitarian Aid (AHHA) and the Australian Vietnamese Health Professionals Association NSW (AVHPA), have collectively raised an

Thank you for your compassion and ongoing support.

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