Australia Post is to release a special edition ‘Disaster Relief’ stamp pack this month to raise funds for the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.
It said it would donate $2 to the Red Cross from every stamp pack sold, with funds going toward on-the-ground support for communities impacted by the bushfires.
Group Chief Executive and Managing Director at Australia Post, Christine Holgate said heartfelt thoughts were with the countless Australians and communities who had been so harshly affected by the recent bushfires.
“As with all natural disasters, the impacts of this crisis are both immediate and long lasting,” Ms Holgate said.
“The recovery effort will take time, and we know the support the Red Cross provides to those affected will be critical in the months ahead as they begin to rebuild,” she said.
“The Post Office is a vital part of the local community, particularly in rural and regional Australia, and we are committed to doing everything that we can to support our communities in their recovery.”
She said there would be 100,000 Disaster Relief stamp packs produced, each containing five unique stamps die-cut in the shape of Australia and featuring imagery of natural disasters.
Chief Executive Officer at Australian Red Cross, Judy Slatyer said the ongoing community response to the bushfires had been incredible.
“The funds raised through the Disaster Relief stamps will help keep our staff and volunteers on the ground helping those affected by the bushfires, providing practical, local support where it’s needed to tens of thousands of people during and after the emergencies,” Ms Slatyer said.
The special release stamp packs will retail for $5.50 and will be available from today (18 February) at participating Post Offices.
