Read Mamamia’s comprehensive guide to how you can help in the wake of Australia’s bushfires.
The ongoing and unprecedented Australian bushfire crisis has caused national heartbreak. And the fires only continue to burn, leaving many feeling hopeless and helpless.
But even after the last spark is squashed, the devastation of these fires will long live on.
And so, shopping locally has never been more important. It will put money directly into the pockets of the people, communities and businesses that need it most.
Which is why Turia Pitt and Grace McBride began the Instagram account Spend With Them, an initiative that showcases local businesses in fire ravaged regions. In just the few days since its launch, the page has accrued a following of over 100,000.
So in light of Pitt and McBride’s initiative, we thought we’d share some of those local businesses that you can buy from. Here are 16 local businesses that have been affected by the national bushfires that desperately need our support.
Clothing
Jipsi Cartel (@jipsicartel)
Location: Milton, New South Wales
You can shop Jipsi Cartel here.
Coyote (@coyoteboutique)
Location: Ulladulla, New South Wales
You can shop Coyote Boutique here.
Akwa Surf (@akwasurf)
Location: Milton, New South Wales
You can shop Akwa Surf here.
Red Cedar (@redcedardorrigo)
Location: Dorrigo, New South Wales
You can shop Red Cedar here.
Saloon (@saloondesignhouse)
Location: Braidwood, New South Wales
You can shop Saloon here.
Homewares
Sandalwood Homewares (@sandalwood_homewares)
Location: Braidwood, New South Wales
You can shop Sandalwood Homewares here.
Twisted Willow Homestore (@twistedwillowhomestore)
Location: Tumbarumba, New South Wales
You can shop Twisted Willow Homestore here.
Spaces2538 (@spaces2538)
Location: Milton, New South Wales
You can shop from Spaces2538 here.
Seachange Originals (@seachange_originals_by_kj)
Location: Bega, New South Wales
You can shop Seachange Originals by sending them a message on Instagram.
Home Candle Co (@home_candle_co)
Location: Wee Waa New England, New South Wales
You can shop Home Candle Co by sending them a message on Instagram.
Wine
Petaluma (@petalumawine)
Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
You can shop Petaluma here.
Vinteloper (@vinteloper)
Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
You can buy wine from the Vinteloper website here.
Henschke (@henschke)
Location: Keyneton, South Australia
You can shop Henschke here.
Simon Tolley Wines (@simon_tolley_wines)
Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
You can shop Simon Tolley Wines here.
Coffee and food
Guerrilla Roasters (@guerrillaroasters)
Location: Mossy Point, New South Wales
You can shop Guerilla Rosters here.
Hinterland Honey Byron Bay (@hinterlandhoneybyronbay)
Location: Byron Bay, New South Wales
You can shop from Hinterland Honey by sending them a message on Instagram.
For more, you can follow Spend With Them on Instagram.
If you want to help, you can donate funds to the organisations below:
- The Australian Red Cross.
- State-based fire brigades like the NSW RFS and the Victorian CFA.
- Givit.
- Wires Wildlife Rescue.
- The Rescue Collective.
… And there’s more.
Mamamia Out Loud, our bi-weekly podcast, is coming to Melbourne for a live show, with 100 per cent of all ticket proceeds going to the Australian Red Cross disaster relief and recovery fund.
It’s a brand new show, full of laughs and news and opinions and a few special surprises, with Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens, on February the 11th. You can buy tickets right now at mamamia.com.au/events. See you there!
Feature Images: Space2538 and Jipsi Cartel.
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To support those affected by Australia’s devastating bushfire crisis, you can donate to the Australian Red Cross disaster relief and recovery fund. Your money will go towards supporting thousands of people in evacuation centres, emergency assistance including cash grants to people who have lost their homes, psychological first aid, and helping communities prepare for future disaster.
Top Comments
A great initiative, but there are certainly places more affected than Bangalow/Byron Bay...
All gorgeous shops. I would like to suggest all of the Blue Mountains area needs support too. No tourists turned up over the December period due to fires. Omnia in Katoomba, Little Wing in leura, The Katoomba Brewery, so many lovely places to shop and eat here.