Tzu Chi Australia in Eastwood, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Tzu Chi Australia

Locality: Eastwood, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9874 7666

Address: 20-22 Glen St. Eastwood NSW 2122 Eastwood, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.tzuchi.org.au/

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25.05.2022 2022 Tzu Chi QLD Flood Relief : 3rd event (Final) #goodna ,#rocklea , #oxley , #fairfield , #corinda , #northbooval Today, TzuChi held the third and LAST flood... relief event at the Salisbury & District Senior Citizens Centre. Up to date, $219,500 worth of cash cards have been provided to 243 families (668 family members) and a total of 1443 eco-blankets for the families and evacuees at the evacuation centres. Special thanks to the collaboration and attendance of Graham Perrett MP , Peter Russo MP - Toohey and Councillor Steve Griffiths . Also, a big round of applause to a total of 52 volunteers today and to those who have joined us before either by volunteering or donation. The flood relief would not have been possible without your support. The emergency cash relief event has now closed at this stage. Tzu Chi will continue to provide long term care to our current recipients who were severely impacted by the flood. If you would like to support those in need by donation, please go to http://donate.tzuchi.org.au

09.05.2022 2022 Tzu Chi QLD Flood Relief - #goodna ,#rocklea , #oxley , #fairfield , #corinda , #archerfield $171,600 worth of cash cards and 277 eco-blankets have been ...provided to 160 families (498 family members) over the weekends. We have total of 88 volunteers yesterday and 84 today. We thank you for all the love and support for those impacted and for our flood appeal. These amazing volunteers are self-financed to help out, including the Tzu Chi Melbourne team Tzu Chi will continue to identify and provide long term care to severely impacted families. If you required assistance or know anyone who does, please contact us. If you would like to support by donation, please go to http:// donate.tzuchi.org.au

02.05.2022 2022 Tzu Chi Flood Relief Event Would you like to donate? Your small contribution can make a difference to someone's life http://donate.tzuchi.org.au Would you... like to volunteer? We're delighted to have you SAT 26/3 Volunteer Registration Link: https://forms.monday.com//abddb044f233e0ff4b09b68e812116f8 SUN 27/3 Volunteer Registration Link: https://forms.monday.com//68520fa6766a6769072207ae55d943a9 #SEQfloods2022 #donate #floodrelief #oxley #goodna #fairfield #corinda #rocklea #archerfield

25.01.2022 Bushfire Relief Distribution in Eurobodalla Shire 31.10.2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch Eurobodalla Shire is located 320km from Sydney and covers many suburbs. Hundreds of houses were completely destroyed by the bushfires at the end of 2019.... A group of 17 Tzu Chi volunteers left Sydney at 6:00am, driving approx. 5.5 hours to reach the distribution venue on 31 Oct, although the rain was pouring throughout the whole journey on the day. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we had to take everyone’s temperature, ensure they signed in and maintain a 1.5 distance at all times. Only 30 people were allowed to enter the hall, so volunteers needed to multi-task, and separate residents into 4 sessions. 81 families attended this event and received Eftpos gift cards, eco-blankets, publication of Jing Si Aphorism and blessing letter from Dharma Master Cheng Yen. Although we could not hug or shake hands at the event, we still cared for the residents and their life after the bushfire, as a lot of them were rebuilding their houses or living in the same place at camps or simple cottages, with no electricity and water. Residents were all appreciate that Tzu Chi brought them love, care, compassion and energy, so that they could see hope in their future. They were grateful we still went to see them on such a wild and rainy day and had to travel a long way to their towns. After this relief distribution, our volunteers will continue to care about these people, joining them in their journey to recovery. Your generosity can help us give people the love and support they need in disasters, whenever and wherever they happen. Donation link: https://donate.tzuchi.org.au/

22.01.2022 2020 End of Year Blessing 2020 has been a testing year full of obstacles. But it also brings out the loving spirit in communities. The year started with the continuing bushfires raging in multiple states which started in the last months of 2019. At its peak, there were over 500 fires all over Australia. The unprecedented extents covered a total area of 5 times the land mass of Taiwan. Lasted nearly 6 months, they were finally put out in February with assistance of heavy ...Continue reading

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21.01.2022 Tzu Chi Australia COVID-19 Emergency Relief Assistance (Deadline for application is extended) In response to the COVID-19 pandemic around Australia, Tzu Chi Foundation Australia has established the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Assistance to help those who are not eligible for any government assistance at the time of applying. This is a one-off financial support for individuals and households, which offers a payment of $500 per individual and up to $1000 per household. Accord...ing to the recent COVID-19 situation, Tzu Chi Foundation Australia has decided to extend application for assistance till 31st October 2020 or the fund budget is reached, whichever comes first. Tzu Chi Foundation Australia has the absolute discretion to make amendments on application criteria and program termination. The donations made by this emergency relief program are all from our members, volunteers and general public. With love and compassion, we will get through this together Eligibility for Consideration (Must fulfill all of the following criteria) Non-Australian citizens or Non-Permanent Residents Valid Working Visa or Working Holiday Visa holders ONLY Loss of employment due to COVID-19 pandemic Required Supporting Documents Valid Passport Valid Visa Lay-off Letter/Document Due to COVID-19 Copy of all your last three months electronic bank statements prior to your application. (The statement must indicate the applicant’s name, and also include income and expense of your daily life) How To Apply Please click the link here https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdNTbrnu-hWNiX1hT/viewform to fill out the application form online and upload your support documents. Once your application is submitted, please allow 5-10 working days for processing. Should the application be successful, we will request for your bank account details for online deposit of the aid payment. If you are unable to use the link above, please do not hesitate to contact us via Email. Sydney: [email protected] Brisbane: [email protected] Gold Coast: [email protected] Melbourne: [email protected] Adelaide: [email protected] Perth: [email protected] **Please Note: Tzu Chi Australia may close the link temporarily due to high volume of applications. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

20.01.2022 Notice of Temporary Closure Dear All, Due to the global outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in compliance with the Australian government directives to help slow the spread of COVID-19, as well as a prudent measure for health and safety, our Eastwood Centre will be temporarily closed effective from 23 March until further notice.... We will continue to monitor the situation and provide activity updates. In this unusual time, please stay at home and join us to pray for a speedy recovery and accompany it with meat abstinence. Below link provides some useful information about this virus: https://www.health.gov.au//what-you-need-to-know-about-cor If you are seeking more information, please call the Australian Government’s Coronavirus Health Information hotline on 1800 020 080. Thank you for your understanding. Tzu Chi Australia

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19.01.2022 90 hot meals delivered to four places weekly - caring for homeless people, low income families and senior citizens from July - September, 2020. Due to the pandemic, a lot of people have lost their jobs, become homeless and don't have enough money to buy food. Sydney volunteers have worked with the church, community and senior citizen centres to provide nutritious vegetarian Asian fried rice or noodles, Western spaghetti, potato croquettes and burgers 14 times from July to Sep...tember, which has benefited 730 people and involved 124 volunteers. The Parramatta Mission manager said that the mission of the church is to promote a harmonious community, as they have a strong faith and believe that everyone has intrinsic love. Trust is their motivation for continuing to provide breakfast and take away lunches for the homeless. He admires Tzu Chi volunteers' smiles, and their sincere heart for helping people who are in urgent need. The Harris Park Community Centre has 15 low income families who request for fresh food, and they are happy to change from a meat to vegetarian diet every Wednesday. The Villawood Senior Citizen Centre had 30-40 elderly members attending activities and enjoying lunches in the centre before the pandemic. Although there are only around 10 regular visitors now, they are very happy to see Tzu Chi volunteers each week. Every Saturday night, young people (Tzu Ching) volunteering with the Loving Cross church group, to prepare 15 boxes in the Prince Alfred Square which are then delivered to people who cannot afford to buy food. We also provide hand sanitiser and cloth face masks to volunteers of other organisations, so that they can be protected well from the pandemic. This vegetarian meal distribution is very meaningful, as people can have hot food and feel love with no barrier of religion, race and country of origin. Every volunteer is very happy to help wash and cut vegetables, cook and clean up. Caring for them like our families, we are one big family indeed.

14.01.2022 On October 23, seven Tzu Chi volunteers visited Parkes Georgie's Food Pantry. Parkes is 360km away from Sydney, and we have been donating food and necessities to the pantry for one and a half years. It's open to farmers free of charge every Friday. The Forbes and Parkes areas have been severely affected by the drought for four years, with livestock and grains needing water to survive. Tzu Chi volunteers visited in 2018 and decided to supply fresh vegetables and fruit, pantry ...food and household and cleaning products to local community by ordering online once a month. All the items were carefully picked by the volunteers and the pantry volunteer Derrick was happy to receive the necessities every month. The manager Natalie was grateful that Tzu Chi really helped their farmers for their hardships, so that they could save up money for buying food, water, seeds or hay for farm use. The food pantry prepared a gift for Tzu Chi. They were two pictures; one was a drought and dry scene from 18 months ago, and one was a green and fresh scene depicting the current scene. It depicts the same place, however with very different contrasts, volunteers appreciated the gratefulness of the staff. Residents watched a 10 minutes video about Tzu Chi's charity work in Australia, after which, the pantry volunteers were able to know more about us and the works we did in Australia throughout the disasters including floods, droughts, bushfires and the pandemic. They returned two full bamboo banks which we gave them last time when visited. Tzu Chi will finish our pantry project at the end of this year, and hopefully volunteers will see the pantry staff and the farmers when visiting them later in a happier time.

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08.01.2022 Hot food to light up hope. Tzu Chi Australian volunteers co-operate with other organisations to help low income, no-income families and the homeless. Because of the Coronavirus, Australia is facing a second pandemic - the economy being deeply affected. A lot of people have become unemployed and they queue up for free food, together with seniors, the disabled and homeless. Tzu Chi volunteers care for these people, whilst promoting Vegetarianism, and the feedback has been very...Continue reading

07.01.2022 Sydney, Australia has been affected by the pandemic and like every country in the world, many low-income families have suffered from reduced work, therefore making it difficult to afford their children’s school fees. Tzu Chi’s volunteers helped five students from Burwood Girls High School with paying their school fees, so that they can concentrate on their school work and activities. On 20th May, 15 Tzu Chi volunteers helped set up six tables in the large hall, prepare a vege...tarian lunch, and provide Ji Si gifts. Burwood Girls High School’s Principal Mrs Kumar said on the day, Congratulations to the five recipients, thank you to the parents for supporting the event and thank you for the lunch and wonderful gifts Tzu Chi provided today. Although this is the first time Tzu Chi have distributed study assistance at Burwood Girls High School, Tzu Chi has been renting the school for their Chinese classes on the weekend for the past 23 years, bringing humanity education to the school. Guy McCulloch, a teacher at the school said, Tzu Chi will be mentioned in our HSC religion course as we discuss Buddhist and Buddhist environmental ethics, and Tzu Chi’s relief program where they create blankets out of recycled materials which they then distribute to people in disaster affected areas, helps people whilst also helping the environment. Tzu Chi Australia co-operates with Burwood Girls High School to help students with their school fees and wishes that this form of charity can take place in other cities and help more students and their families. #TzuChiEducation # #

03.01.2022 SA Kangaroo Island Bushfire Relief Distribution Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Tzu Chi Adelaide volunteers could only travel to Kangaroo Island to distribute the aids and reliefs 6 months after the bushfire disaster. A group of 20 Tzu Chi volunteers reached the distribution site on 29 August, carefully unloaded the supplies and set up the site to ensure that the restrictions round social distancing are observed in preparation for the distribution the following day.... 38 families attended this event and received Eftpos gift cards, eco-blankets, publication of Jing Si Aphorism and blessing letter from Dharma Master Cheng Yen. Our volunteers also posted aid packages to another 26 families who were unable to attend at the distribution centre. Despite after half a year, those affected residents are still saddened by their losses. Many shed tears of gratefulness when they received Tzu Chi aid packages. Mayor Michael Pengilly attended the event to better understand Tzu Chi’s distribution activities. Our volunteers introduced the story of the bamboo bank and explained that the emergency relief funds were funded by members’ donations through ad-hoc donation appeals and longer-term contributions. Tzu Chi volunteers gathered to care about families affected by disasters, so that they can soon recover and resume their livelihoods.

02.01.2022 Monthly tree planting is one of the illustrations of the love for the Mother Earth from our environmental volunteers.

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