It is with a very heavy heart that we write this blog.

Seeing the news reports of the scale of destruction and witnessing the human emotion resulting from the bushfire disaster toll over the last days, has provided a sobering reality check of the value of life.

The fires have been so far spread and so vicious, that it is not surprising that there been 173 reported deaths to date. This truly is a tragedy.

As our country’s most devastating disaster, we can only hope that the survivors (especially those who have lost family members) can re-assemble their lives at some point. No doubt there will be many angry people who wish to pass on their own judgement to those offenders who lit these fires (assuming they are caught and proven guilty).

The emotional outpour and support is like nothing I’ve seen in this country (and we are pretty good at helping our own in need). I even heard one of our staff say they are willing to donate their $950 from Mr Rudd to the bushfire appeal.

JCA’s staff have decided to pool a donation of cash for the fund. Those interested in joining us please call us on (08) 9322 4873.

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