Rotary response to Cyclone Debbie
On March 28, Cyclone Debbie a category 4 cyclone devastated areas in South Queensland and as far south as Lismore - the communities are located in Rotary Districts 9550, 9570, 9600, 9630 and 9640. District Governor Craig from Rotary District 9570 and District Governor Ida from Rotary District 9550 have set up an appeal to assist those in need following the aftermath of the cyclone. Please see below details below with links to the Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) website for clubs or individuals wanting to make tax deductible donations.
Rotary Down under will also be sending out a newsletter with this information.
Project Cyclone Debbie Rotary Appeal RAWCS Northern Region Districts (RABS) with number 66-2016-17 on the RAWCS National website.
Please use this number on all documentation to your Regional Coordinators, Regional Treasurers or National Treasurer.
- The specifics of the project can be found here.
- The RAWCS website is located at www.rawcs.org.au.
ATO rulings applying to Deductible Gifts Recipients (refer - Income tax: tax deductible gifts - what is a gift - TR 2005/13).
The sponsoring Club is Rotary Clubs of District 9550 and 9570. This is a National Region project registered for project funding.
Tax deductibility is granted through "Rotary Australia Disaster Funding Appeals" – ABN 54 563 288 318.