Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) staff and volunteers have been deployed to 11 designated evacuation centres and continue to provide vital services to those affected by the floods. As of Monday afternoon (28 January), more than 120 Salvation Army volunteers had provided in excess of 4405 meals.
The SAES teams are currently engaged at Bundaberg, Gladstone, Warwick, Murgon, Ipswich, Goodna, Gympie, Carindale and Tweed Heads. SAES teams from Townsville and Rockhampton have been on standby to assist in Bundaberg. Other teams on standby include all south Queensland SAES teams, and teams at Ballina, Lismore and Casino in North NSW.
The Salvation Army encourages anyone impacted by the disasters or traumatised in any way who requires emotional support to contact Salvo Care Line on 1300 36 36 22 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
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