How you can help?
Money donations over food or clothing donations are what the firies are calling for now.
Here is a bunch of charities doing some seriously amazing things this fire season, that need your help and money, no matter how big or small.
- Victoria Country Fire Authority
- Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
- Support for firefighter families
- Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
Celebrities who've given large scale donations
Kylie Jenner
Amid criticism that Kylie Jenner is facing over her mink real fur slippers, the young billionaire has pledged $1.5 million toward the Australian bushfires, as People reports. Whether it be damage control or pure compassion, the country is incredibly grateful.
Yesterday, the 22-year-old posted a photo of the devastation on her Instagram Story. "Over half a BILLION animals have been killed in Australia. This breaks my heart..." she wrote. Unfortunately, her very next photo showed her pair of $1450 Louis Vuitton mink fur slippers.
Pink
Singer Pink donated $500,000.
"I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires. I am pledging a donation of $500,000 directly to the local fire services that are battling so hard on the frontlines. My heart goes out to our friends and family in Oz."
Nicole Kidman and Kieth Urban
Following Pink's announcement, Nicole Kidman and Kieth Urban have also stated they donated $500,000.
Lizzo
Whilst on her tour of Australia, living legend Lizzo gave an undisclosed donation to the state fire services, while also urging her fans to do the same on Instagram.
"Being over here in Australia has really given me a real time view into what's happening with these devastating fires and for all of my followers who are mostly American, I just want to say that this is a global crisis," Lizzo shared with her 7.2 million Instagram followers.
"These CO2 emissions will affect the entire earth. All of our atmosphere, all of our air."
Hilary Duff
Lizzie Mcguire star Hilary Duff wrote a powerful piece on Instagram, asking her followers to donate what they could.
Hilary also stated that she and her husband Matthew Koma were deciding on a number to donate to the fire relief.
"The next photo is absolutely gut wrenching. The fires in beautiful Australia are covering the entire country 14.7 million acres have burned. That is an unfathomable number. Half a billion animals GONE. Burned alive. 💔💔 its a strange feeling of guilt to be enjoying my honeymoon in South Africa in a similar landscape where the animals are healthy and free and such devastating circumstances for others occurring at the same moment."
Hilary continued: "Homes burned, people displaced and unfortunately some lives lost. @Matthewkoma and I are coming up with a number that we feel comfortable with to donate and will keep you posted on that. Please do what you can."
Margot Robbie
As well as donating an undisclosed amount, Margot Robbie posted a video urging her followers to donate.
"Please, please if you haven’t already donated, please do and let’s give future generations the kind of childhood I was so lucky to have," she said.
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton tweeted out her support of the work that Red Cross Australia is doing.
Ash Barty
Tennis legend and world number one Ash Barty pledged to donate her $360,000 winnings should she win the Brisbane International ahead of the Australian Open.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez has been incredibly vocal, with rumours abounding that Selena has given as much as $3 million to the bushfire relief.
"I'm making a donation and would love if you would consider doing the same if you can," Gomez asked of her almost 60 million Twitter followers.
Chris Hemsworth
The latest in a long line of celebs, Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky have pledged a mega $1 million, while also urging his followers to donate, insisting "every dollar counts".
"Hi everyone," Chris wrote.
"Like you, I want to support the fight against the bushfires here in Australia. My family and I are contributing a million dollars. Hopefully you guys can chip in too. Every penny counts so whatever you can muster up is greatly appreciated. In my bio I’ve added links to support the fire fighters, organisations and charities who are working flat out to provide support and relief during this devastating and challenging time. Beyond appreciative to everyone around the world for their well wishes and donations. It really does make a difference, so dig deep! Love ya."
