VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE CRISIS – SUPPORTING OUR PEERS
The impact of the recent bushfires in Australia has been well documented. We have all seen the devastation unfolding across Victoria, New South Wales and other parts of Australia. We also understand that there are still two months of extreme weather ahead and that this is an ongoing situation.
The REIV has contacted all Member agencies in the disaster zones to offer support and most importantly understand how best we can assist them in re-establishing their communities. Their feedback is helping design the type of support they need most.
FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
The REIV through the REIV Charitable Foundation is raising funds to support the victims. We will consider feedback provided by impacted Members to direct the funds raised, so as to best support the communities. 
All donations for this Bushfire Appeal to the REIV Charitable Foundation, a registered ACNC body, will be provided to a vetted Victorian Bushfire Relief Charity, in full.
The REIV is also participating in a broader industry led response to the bushfire crisis, “Beyond the Bricks”. A large number of real estate brands have come together and are working with relief organisations to support the bushfire affected communities and wildlife with the campaign #BeyondtheBricks. Beyond the Bricks is a three-phase plan to provide assistance not only during the crisis but to the communities most affected in the aftermath.