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Service Above Self

We meet In Person

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

Alexandra Golf Club

Gordon st
ALEXANDRA, VIC 3714
Australia

Phone:

0431 887 842

Email:

tfarrell@dkc.net.au

First & third Wednesday 7.00pm Apologies /Guests by mid-day Monday at the very latest! Email: jdsier@sier.com.au or text on mobile: 0409 133 500 Secretary Tom Farrell 0431887842

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Fire relief vouchers at Community Hub

Alexandra Rotary Vouchers

WE ARE MOVING to the Alexandra Community Hub 38 Downey St as of Monday Feb 23.

Alexandra Rotarians are distributing vouchers to those whose property have been adversely damaged by the fires and they are in need.

Vouchers for adding up to a total of $400 are available. Those receiving these can decide what they need. These are accepted by the local Alexandra Apparel, Alexandra Butcher, Alexandra Community Pharmacy, Alexandra Newsagency, Alexandra Tyre power, Bedrock Garden Supplies, Alexandra Motorcycles & Machinery (Bowds), Country Tech, Cowboy Co-op, Davenport’s Auto Elec, Dindi Water Cartage, Dindi Western Clothing, Elysian Hairdresser, Embling Rural, Foodworks, Goodys’ Discounts,Grain Store, Lyand Farm and Industrial, Nutrien Ag Solutions,Pump Shop, Simpson’s Fuel, Wildcraft Beauty and Wellness, Yenken’s Hardware.

At the moment, the Hub is open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm Saturday 9am to noon. After Services Australia leave normal hours will be Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm.

Contact 57721238

Dindi Daze Feb 28

😀Just a week and a half to go🎉

Everything is set for an incredible day, no admission fee and free:

🎶Live Music, Kids’ competitions, Games, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Steam Train Rides🚂 and more.

There’ll be a classic sausage sizzle, market stalls, coffee, craft beer, soft drinks, ice cream and lots of delicious treats for everyone, join us at Alexandra Rotary Park, February 28 for a fantastic day of fun for all ages!

Voucher support

Report on Rotary Alexandra’s Voucher Scheme.

Ian Gibb, Treasurer, Rotary Alexandra 6th February 2026

Rotary’s voucher system was implemented to:

• Provide a cash for those adversely affected by the recent fires.

• Give them some dignity and choice about how they use the vouchers.

• Support local businesses, which we knew would also suffer a loss of trade.

It is funded by public donations. The donations have been generated through social media postings, local advertising and word-of-mouth use of contacts of members of the club. As of 5th February we had received $34,626 in donations. Donations are still rolling in. All of this money will be distributed.

Our Bank Account details are; Rotary Club of Alexandra

National Australia Bank-Alexandra BSB 083 503 60663 0744

Voucher distributions have occurred using three mechanisms:

1. Our own $50 and $100 vouchers are being issued to fire victims on request. They are not means tested but we do try to provide more support to those in most need. As of 5th February we had issued 298 Rotary vouchers with a face value of $19,700. These are redeemable at participating local businesses.

2. Before our own vouchers were ready to go, Rotary purchased $2,000 worth of Simpsons Fuels vouchers. These were mainly distributed to CFA volunteers in the early days after 9th January.

3. Rotary has an arrangement with Endeavour fuels for Endeavour vouchers. For each $1,000 that Rotary pays towards vouchers, Endeavour contributes another $500. So far we have issued 101 Endeavour vouchers with a face value of $6,500.

The total value of vouchers issued so far is $28,200.

As vouchers are redeemed, we have been making payments to local businesses.

Rotary has also provided support to other businesses in Alexandra for coffee and food for firefighters ($2,800) and protective clothing ($500).

The Rotary voucher system has been very well received by the public and by local businesses, as illustrated by the quotes* below:

• “I can understand why we need physical donations but they cause problems for businesses like ours. The Rotary voucher system works well for us. It puts money back into the local economy.” Paul Sheehan, The Grain Store.

• “The Rotary vouchers are working really well for us and our customers.” Pam Coulson, Alexandra Tyrepower.

*Note: Rotary has been given permission to use these quotes.

Thanks for your support of locals and businesses affected by fires.

Thanks to all those who have provided our club with support so far.

Our Bank Account details are; Rotary Club of Alexandra

National Australia Bank-Alexandra BSB 083 503 60663 0744

So far $6000 issued as fuel vouchers mostly to keep generators going.

$9250 in vouchers to those adversely affected and in need. These can only be spent in town.

However, those affected and unable to leave homes have asked others to get vouchers, then buy what they need and deliver back to them.

We have given $300 to each of our coffee providers for pay forward for emergency workers with a promise to top up as necessary.

Rotary Vouchers

Alexandra Rotarians are distributing vouchers to those adversely affected by the fires and in need.

Those receiving the vouchers ($200) can decide what they need. Discretion to double to $400. These are accepted by the local Alexandra Apparel, Alexandra Butcher, Alexandra Community Pharmacy, Alexandra Newsagency, Alexandra Tyre power, Bedrock Garden Supplies, Bowds Alexandra Motorcycles & Machinery, Country Tech, Cowboy Co-op, Davenport’s Auto Elec, Dindi Water Cartage, Dindi Western Clothing, Elysian Hairdresser, Embling Rural, Foodworks Lyand Farm and Industrial, Pump Shop, Simpson’s Fuel, The Grain Store, Yenken’s Hardware.

These vouchers not only help those affected but help keep local businesses continue . The school holidays and the Australia Day weekend were sources of essential income for local businesses. Tourism virtually disappeared. National and state parks closed, people evacuated and major roads into our area closed to non residents. In the last few days the highways open to nonresidents to Alexandra.

Our local Rotarians distribute vouchers . The photo shows three of our local Rotarians.

From the Murrindindi Council website.

Impact Overview on our local area

Over 190 dwellings and 519 sheds and other structures have been destroyed
Approximately 1,351 livestock losses (including 578 cattle, 368 sheep, and 339 beehives).
Approximately 14,000 ha of farmland affected
At least 2,002 km of fencing is damaged or destroyed.
Major agricultural losses include 6,341 tonnes of hay/silage, 7,399 ha of grazing pasture, machinery/vehicle losses and early reports of orchard and vineyard losses. It is expected that this number will change as impact data is received and refined.
Impacts in Murrindindi represent 44% of the total number (1,535) of structures destroyed across the state following the 9 January 2026 bushfires

Total state fire losses comprise 434 dwellings and 1073 sheds and other structures

Voucher distribution

On Wednesday 21 January Alexandra Rotarians will start distributing vouchers to those adversely affected by the fires and in need.

We are at the woodies behind the car wash in Alexandra. The $100 vouchers can be used in Alexandra. A list of stores accepting these will be given on the day. This will change over time. Rotary is here to support you.

We plan to run this from Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm and on Saturday morning 9am to noon.

Essential list for drop offs:

Fuel cards
Foodworks cards
New or almost new clothing
Rakes & shovels
Belts
New or almost new work gloves

Please hold onto items that will be needed once homes are being rebuilt.

Clothing direct to Op shops who are giving these to adversely affected people

Foundation Murrindindi encourages individuals and businesses interested in supporting the Food Share to get involved by donating food and personal care items or providing financial contributions to sustain the program’s operations. If you wish to support this program please contact Robyn Hill 0488 007 688 or robyn@foundationmurrindindi.org.au

Murrindindi Shire Council

Bushfire Information Hubs now open

We know many in our community are facing a tough time after the fires. If you need help accessing financial support payments or connecting with other services, please call the Emergency Recovery Victoria Hotline on 1800 560 760 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. Press 9 for an interpreter or call TIS on 131 450.

Council has also opened up Bushfire Information Hubs at different locations across our Shire, where Council staff and agency representatives are assisting people with accessing relief payments and linking them in with other support services.

Alexandra and Yea libraries are opening outside of their usual times from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) representatives will be at Yea Library until Sunday (at this stage) to help with relief payments. Yea Community House is also providing additional support for anyone who needs it.

Over the coming weeks, we hope to have representatives from the DFFH and other agencies available at Alexandra and Yea Libraries and Yarck Hall to provide extra help and advice.

We're also supporting the many locally-led relief centres with laptops, internet access (if not already established) and resources to support residents in Yarck, Fawcett, Highlands and Terip Terip access the services they need.

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit. We’re here to help.

Visit our website for more information on the Longwood fire at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/longwoodfire

Visit murrindindi.vic.gov.au/libraries for information on usual library opening times.