Over the last couple of weeks, Queensland and in particular Brisbane and Ipswich, have just been through some of the most devastating floods ever. Watching it unfold as news teams broadcast images of cars being washed down streets, homes being ripped apart and families being isolated in their homes and stranded on their roof as flood waters rose was something that I hope I never have to experience. What was more amazing than watching the floods impact on the lives of people through the affected areas was the reaction of people within Queensland and the rest of Australia.

As I write this blog, Australians have donated more than $90 million in the last few days and tens of thousands of volunteers have descended on Brisbane to help with the clean up. Those whose homes have being ruined have been supported by family, friends and in many cases strangers that are helping out their fellow Australian.  It really has been a tremendous effort and I wish everyone a fast and efficient recovery.

For those that would like to help, please forward a donation to a registered organisation. The best donation point is on the QLD government website: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

This flood will not only affect the lives of those living in QLD but also all around Australia and the world. Queensland is a large producer of fruits and vegetables and now these farmers are without crops and left with damaged soil that will certainly also affect future supply. Coal prices have sky rocketed as the supply of coal from Queensland, one of the world’s largest suppliers was halted as the flood waters rose.

Once again we encourage all our readers to please assist by donating to the QLD Flood Appeal. Every dollar does help. This clean up will take 6 to 12 months to clean up but many Queenslanders will be affected for the rest of the lives. Let’s do our part and help the fellow Aussie in need. To Donate please go to the official Queensland Government website: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html