1. Anglican Flag flying at Marysville
    The Australian Anglican Communion flag flies in the place of Christ Church Marysville which was razed in the Black Saturday bushfires (Jul 2009)
  2. Abp Holmes Kinglake churchsignthumb
    Abp Philip Freier and the Revd Stephen Holmes stand in front of the ruined church at Kinglake (Feb 2009).

  1. Photographs

    View photographs from Archbishop Philip Freier's visit to the fire affected areas of Kinglake and Wallan/Wandong.

    Please email your photographs and stories to web@melbourne.anglican.com.au

  2. What's on

    What's happening around Melbourne and Geelong to assist victims of the bushfires. Please leave details of what your organisation/parish is doing, too.

Victorian bushfire tragedy

2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission


Visit the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Comission website and read the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne submission to the Commission.

Also review the Victorian Council of Churches report to the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority.


Appeal details

Update:
Over $400,000 raised to 1 May 2009!

Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Philip Freier has launched a Bush Fire Appeal to assist in the rebuilding of Victoria’s fire ravaged and grieving communities.

He said he had been deeply touched by the many offers of donation and assistance made to the Melbourne Diocese by individuals and parishes.

Looking to Donate?
Download Bushfire Appeal form
Read further details

News

Tears, dust, and ashes: a service of prayer, hope, and remembrance

11/Feb/2009

St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne is holding an ecumenical church service on Friday 13 February at 1pm to remember the bushfire victims, their families, affected communities, volunteer firefighters, police, and those working with the community at this tragic time.

Carers and volunteers suffer from bushfire fallout

10/Feb/2009

Archbishop to visit fire affected areas

Monday, 9 Feb 2009

Quick Links

  1. Diocesan submission to the Bushfire Royal Commission

  2. VCC Bushfire Recovery Initiatives July 2009

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  3. Churches pray for fire victims

    Share what your parish/organisation is doing, and your own thoughts and prayers here.

Related stories

  1. Bushfire generosity a glimpse of a better world, says Archbishop Freier

    9 Feb 2010
    The generous response to the tragedy of Black Saturday was a glimpse of a world that was healed and restored, Archbishop Freier told a remembrance service at St Paul’s Cathedral marking the first anniversary of the bushfires on 7 February.

  2. Anglican Communion flag flies again at Marysville

    31 Jul 2009
    Erected in late July by parishioners and community groups from Marysville and beyond

  3. More assistance to aid emotional recovery after bushfires

    22 Apr 2009
    The Australian Government will provide further resources to aid the emotional and psychological recovery of bushfire affected families and communities in Victoria.
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    Easter Sunday sermon from Kinglake / Whittlesea combined service

    22 Apr 2009
    As we look at the challenges which faced the 2 women and the disciples on that first Easter Day I am mindful that for many of the Black Saturday fire survivors – they too will travel a path which may at first seem hopeless.
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    Parishes, chaplains step up to help fire victims

    2 Apr 2009
    The last of the “Black Saturday” bushfires has been extinguished but the longer term work of the church and other agencies in helping people affected by the fires has only just begun.