New hope for victims of Cyclone Yasi
Additional relief for those still struggling from the effects of Cyclone Yasi is on its way.
A total of $200,000 from The Salvation Army Flood Relief appeal fund will be used to further assist those on the Cassowary Coast who are still suffering from the effects of the disaster, more than 18 months after Cyclone Yasi cut a path of destruction through Far North Queensland.
“The funding will be used to assist with individual financial needs as well as services needed in the Tully area,” said Lieutenant Darren Kingston, leader of the Far North Queensland Hub.
“Major Anne Gumuna has been appointed Team Leader, Cassowary Coast Mission, and will work alongside welfare worker Gwen Hamerton on the Cassowary Coast in providing pastoral care and emergency assistance where needed. Fiona Oliver, Community Services Officer for the Army’s Cairns and Far North Queensland Community Services Centre, will also continue her work in the Tully area.”
In recent months, the Far North Queensland Hub became concerned that, although their personnel were still on the ground helping people in Tully and surrounding areas, much more support and care was desperately needed for those still living under tarpaulins or in caravans, and struggling financially and psychologically.
Major Robin Pullen,Territorial Chaplaincy Coordinator and Critical Incident Management Coordinator, visited the area to assess the situation and speak directly with workers and affected residents.
“We investigated what extra support could be given to help people and are moving quickly to put more resources into the community, support the people and let them know they are not forgotten,” said Major Pullen.
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