On June 7 2020 a media release was issued by President Mr. Holton with a recommendation that a RFS Volunteer Benevolent Fund be set up from the $51M raised by Celeste Barber. In the recent Commissioner’s Update Sep 21 one of the new priorities was to establish the Benevolent Fund to assist the volunteer firefighters and their families. It is good to see an initiative of the VFFA for RFS volunteer members being followed up.
To better support our members when they need it most, we will establish a fund to distribute money to injured or deceased firefighters and their families, and create other safe connections to support families in distress. This is a step towards our longer-term vision to provide broader support for NSWRFS families suffering from financial hardship and distress.
“Some of the $51 million that was raised through the actions of Celeste Barber and the generosity of the donors, should be directed to the Volunteers and Brigades who many people believed they were donating to” said Mr. Mick Holton…
This year, the VFFA AGM and ordinary meeting will be held at Peak Hill Ex-Services and Citizens Club in memory of our Founding President, Peter Cannon OAM. The date and venue details are as follows: Peak Hill Ex-Services and Citizens…
A private members bill is in front of the Parliament to allow the Celeste Barber millions to be spent where it was intended. The charity clearly states that it helps people in rural and remote communities and victims of disaster…
RED Friday Peer Support Team Training is available for up to fifteen NSW RFS Volunteer Firefighters (fully sponsored by RED Friday). RED Friday has created a program schedule specifically for NSW RFS Volunteers. Note: You don't have to be a member…
