Australia Post has released a special edition ‘Drought Relief’ stamp (pictured) to help raise funds for the charity behind the Buy a Bale campaign which supports farmers and their communities doing it tough without water.
Managing Director of Australia Post, Christine Holgate said 100,000 booklets, containing five stamps were now available for purchase with $2 from each booklet donated to the relief effort with the aim of raising $200,000.
“Our special edition stamp is about showing support for people across Australia affected by drought,” Ms Holgate said.
“We’ve already seen communities across the country rally together to help our farmers, and over the coming weeks these stamps will serve as a reminder of the ongoing efforts needed to support Australians who need it most.”
She said she recognised that many Australians had already made significant contributions to drought relief, including some of Australia Post’s largest and well-known businesses.
“As an organisation, Australia Post services every corner of the country, and that includes our people and customers who live in many of the impacted areas, so we’re doing everything we possibly can to get behind them.”
She said that in addition to the Drought Relief stamp booklets, Australia Post was also supporting the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) to help with relief efforts by donating $100,000 and by matching up to $100,000 in donations from employees of the Australia Post Group, divided between four drought-relief charities: Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Appeal; Rural Aid’s Buy a Bale campaign; Lifeline, and Aussie Helpers.
Ms Holgate said the Drought Relief special edition stamp booklet was available from most Post Offices, via mail order on 1800 331 794 or online at auspost.com.au/stamps.
