The shocking tragedy that is continuing to unfold in Victoria's bushfires, has certainly brought to the fore an incredible generosity of spirit, not just among communities most affected, but across Australia.
Donations of goods and money are flowing in as are offers of accommodation. Things like nappies, dog and cat food and toiletries are the not often thought of necessities that are also being sent to emergency relief centres. And medics, vets, wildlife carers, and of course the wonderful CFA volunteers are also working around the clock.
It is unsurprising that two days after the worst of the fires in Kinglake the media stories are increasingly turning toward the micro scale: individual stories of loss and survival. Although I sometimes wonder at our morbid curiosity, knowledge of what our neighbours are going through is also a powerful thing in generating the help that will be needed. I hope though that 3 months from now, those of us unaffected, do not so easily forget that help will still be needed, and for some time.
More than ever, we are reminded of our common humanity and how simple things really are; that possessions matter nowt when you're not alive.
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