Philippines floods: How you can help

28 September 2009 | 04:33:18 PM | Source: SBS

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Many infants have perished in the disaster, with thousands more left homeless. (Getty)

A number of Australian aid agencies are currently considering how much help they can give the Philippines to overcome the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Ketsana.

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SBS Radiothon

SBS Radio’s Filipino programme will be holding a radiothon to gather donations for the victims of Tropical Storm Ketsana, which has killed scores and left thousands homeless around Manila.

The radiothon will run on 97.7 FM between 11am and noon on Wednesday, and again on Thursday from 10am to 11am.

All proceeds will be donated to the Philippine National Red Cross and the National Disaster Coordinating Council of the Philippines.

How to donate

Donation can be deposited in the bank account of PCC NSW at Commonwealth Bank. Account detail are as follows:

Account Name : PCC NSW Inc.
Bank : Commonwealth Bank of Australia Inc.
BSB and Account Number: 062121 1044 7596

Request the bank teller to indicate "TOP-HAA – YOUR NAME" for reference.

Once deposited please notify PCC NSW by sending an email to contact@pcc-nsw.org.au or on 0423 590 561.

Other agencies

Below is a list of Australian aid agencies who are accepting donations towards aiding the Philippines, and how to donate to them:

  • Caritas Australia

  • Call 1800 024 413 or click here to donate online. 
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  • World Vision Australia
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  • Call 13 32 40 or click here to donate online.

  • Oxfam
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  • Call 1800 088 110 or click here to donate online.

  • Red Cross Australia

    Call 1800 811 700 or click here to donate online.
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This page will be updated as other agencies provide details on how to contribute to rescue and clean-up efforts.

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06 Oct 2009 13:02 AEST

Juan

From: Brisbane

Donating Clothes and Other goods

Where can I donate clothes and other good for families in brisbane to be sent to Phillipines ? All i keep hearing on Australian news is the Samoan TSunami, and nothing about the phillipines ! My heart goes out to all families in Samoa and Philipines, but we need to help everyone not just samoans ! Can someone tell me if there is a brisbane drop off zone for clothes etc for Manila ?

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02 Oct 2009 20:19 AEST

rowena

From: sydney

i want to volunteer

i want ot volunteer to go over and help these people at my own expense. does anyone know where i can get more information on doing this..thankyou

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02 Oct 2009 9:34 AEST

NJR

From: San Francisco, CA

where can US folks donate items?

Hey, folks! These are all great suggestions. Do any of you know where someone in CA can donate items?? I'm doing some research and came across this page. Any and all information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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30 Sep 2009 21:45 AEST

John

From: Sydney

online donation

You may also donate online thru http://www.philippines.com.au

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30 Sep 2009 20:24 AEST

Jannelle Cruz

From: Doonside

Clothing,Food and Monetary Donation

We are accepting clothing, food and monetary donations. For drop-offs or collection contact Jannelle via email at janjoe33@yahoo.com.au. If you have a Facebook account simply search for Jannelle Cruz and add as a friend. Updates about this project is updated regularly on my facebook account. Donations will be distributed through one of the U.P campuses or one of the LDS Chapels in Manila. Thank you so much.

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30 Sep 2009 14:53 AEST

Fanny Madlang-awa

From: Batangas City, Philippines

Relief goods

Our Women Christian Org. under Alliance of Bible Community Churches of the Phils. are receiving donations of either cash or relief clothes and canned goods for the flood victims in many areas of our country. You can send your donations to this address: Alliance of Bible Community Churches of the Philippines. C/O Mrs. Fanny Madlang-awa,(General Secretary) Tierra Verde Subd. Batangas City, Philippines, 4200

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29 Sep 2009 21:34 AEST

Ella

From: Sydney

Clothing and Supplies

Masagana Oriental Variety Store Glenwood is accepting any form of donations. If it's clothing, food, or supplies, they will be happy to accept and will organise delivery to PNRC (Philippine National Red Cross) and Sagip Kapamilya. They are located at - Shop3/ 60 Glenwood Park Drv Glenwood NSW 2768

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29 Sep 2009 21:15 AEST

TY

From: Sydney

Red Cross

Red Cross Australia also accepts donations for Typhoone Ketsana victims. Select Typhoon Ketsana on the drop down menu.

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29 Sep 2009 19:53 AEST

Chris

From: Sydney

better to donate foods and clothes

please help and donate foods and clothes is most important thanks.

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29 Sep 2009 16:56 AEST

Marjo

From: Sydney

Donations for Clothing and Supplies

Donating goods from Sydney, Australia (clothes, shoes, pillows, blankets, canned food, toiletries, etc): Drop off houses: -MICHELLE BARRERA - Castle Hill (Hills/North West) - mbcb83@gmail.com -CARLOS BARRERA - Kensington (Eastern suburbs/CBD) -ROSARY COLOMA - Abbotsford (Inner West/City Fringe) - rosary.coloma@gmail.com | +61(0)449153650 -ALA PAREDES - Blacktown (Western suburbs) - ala_paredes@yahoo.com

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