Australian government to provide another $4.75 million in assistance to support Fiji’s recovery efforts following TC Harold

The Australia government will be providing another $4.75 million in assistance to support Fiji’s recovery efforts following the widespread destruction caused by Tropical Cyclone Harold.

Australia had initially given $350,000.

Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, John Feakes, says they will always remember the service of the RFMF Bula Force during Australia’s bushfire season.

Feakes says with this in mind, as Fiji recovers from the destruction inflicted by TC Harold and continues the fight against COVID-19, Australia proudly stands with Fijian families through these unprecedented times.

He adds to assist Fiji’s recovery efforts, Australia will provide humanitarian relief supplies including shelter kits and tents, kitchen utensils, water containers, and personal hygiene supplies.

Feakes says they will also provide funding for the Fiji Red Cross and non-government organisations to help communities repair homes, replant gardens and access water and sanitation.

He says all Australian relief supplies brought into Fiji will be handled in a manner that reduces any risk of transmission of COVID-19.