Noosa’s tourism operators have come together and given generously to support the Team Noosa Bushfire Appeal providing holiday packages to NSW Rural Fire Service, Victorian Country Fire Authority, South Australian Country Fire Service and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said “Noosa is a much loved holiday destination for our Southern friends and as a community we want to demonstrate our collective community support and offer mini breaks that will give the fire victims and hardworking fire fighters a well-deserved break ”.
“Whilst many individuals are donating to the various appeals, our tourism industry has come together to provide a range of holiday experiences including accommodation, tours and dining experiences. Our Noosa Weddings Organisation have even offered assistance with weddings for those affected by fires.”
“Together with cash donations which will go towards flights, we are wanting to bring some joy and hope back to these regional communities who have lost so much”.
“Already we have had over 60 businesses donate packages with a value of over $100,000”.
“The packages will be given to the NSW Rural Fire Service, Victorian Country Fire Authority, South Australian Country Fire Service and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to be distributed to firefighters, displaced families and or to use in raffles in the hopes to raise further funds. Packages will be coordinated through our Holiday Consultants here at the Noosa Inspiration Centre”.
“We hope that our packages will give some relief to our southern friends to escape the difficulty of rebuilding in the coming months and for the amazing firefighters who have given so much, it is a small way for our Noosa community to say thank you. When they arrive in our paradise we will ensure they have an amazing time and wrap our arms around them” said Ms Anderson.
General Manager of Culgoa Point Beach Resort Liam Kennedy said “We have donated because we just can’t believe the devastation these bushfires have caused. We have family, friends, and guests that have all been affected by the fires and we are more than happy to donate to the cause”.
Marketing Manager from Noosa Springs Golf Resort and Spa Jackie Hellwig commented about their donation of accommodation, golf and spa treatments “It is a small token of gratitude to the heroes who risk their lives to save ours. From all the staff at Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort we send our love and prayers to all involved”.
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