The WA Department of Communities has designated the national non-profit GIVIT as the official channel for managing all donations for regions impacted by Tropical Cyclone Narelle, including Exmouth and surrounds. The partnership establishes a centralised system for coordinating goods, services, and funds, with a stated policy of using donated money to purchase items from local providers to support the region’s economic recovery.
The Operational Framework
Under the agreement, GIVIT will work directly with local councils, charities, and frontline community groups to identify specific needs of impacted residents and businesses. This model is designed to prevent unmanageable volumes of unsolicited donations by matching registered needs with public and corporate offers. For business operators, this system presents two primary functions: a structured channel to receive targeted support and a potential opportunity to supply necessary goods and services.
Support and Supply Chain Information
Agritourism operators in the affected zones can access support or participate as local suppliers through the GIVIT platform.
- To Receive Assistance: Impacted businesses and individuals should work through local support organisations. These community groups can register for free with GIVIT to list specific requirements, such as vouchers for fuel and groceries, furniture, or essential equipment.
- To Act as a Supplier: GIVIT’s policy is to utilize 100% of publicly donated funds to purchase required items. Critically for the local economy, these purchases are made from regional providers whenever possible. This injects cash directly into the recovering area’s supply chain.
- Official Information Portals: Impacted parties can find information on available assistance at GIVIT.org.au/wa-disasters. Local charities and frontline services can register to list community needs at GIVIT.org.au/need-help/organisations.
This centralised approach aims to streamline the recovery process, ensuring that support is targeted and directly contributes to the economic stability of the cyclone-affected region.
The WAAA News Team
