Help from Australia

The Australian government have allocated $5 million to help Fiji - sending planes and helicopters quickly, and many aid organisations have also started helping with Shelter Boxes, etc.  Tragedy can bring out a lot of human kindness towards neighbours.   (story from Fiji Village)
3 more Australian Defence Force aircraft to arrive with relief supplies

By Vijay Narayan

Wednesday 24/02/2016

(Photo: Fiji Connect Lounge)

Three more Australian Defence Force aircraft will arrive at Nausori International Airport today, carrying relief supplies.

An MRH‑90 helicopter and Australian Defence Force personnel will also arrive later today as part of the Australian Government=s assistance to Fiji in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston.

The Australian government has provided 5 million Australian dollars in aid to assist in our efforts to help the people severely affected by Cyclone Winston.