The bushfires blazing across parts of Australias east coast have claimed lives, destroyed homes and killed millions of animals.Donations are essential and there are several ways you can assist those in need and more ways to help those impacted by the bushfires. Many of us wants to do physical help or donate by choosing the right charity. Below are some options and some ways to do it.

1. Salvation Army team members are providing meals to first-line responders and evacuees, as well as any other support needed, Major Topher Holland, the organisations General Manager of Strategic Emergency and Disaster Management, said in a statement.

2. You can either donate straight to the NSW RFS or to your local Rural Fire Brigade to support volunteer firefighters.

3. The organisation has a GoFundMe page that seeks funding for Koalas affected by the bushfires.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-thirsty-koalas-devastated-by-recent-fires

4. The Victorian Government teamed up with The Salvation Army and Bendigo Bank for the appeal, with all funds going to communities in need.

5.GIVIT: This Australian nonprofit connects people in need with the items and services that they ask for. If you are actually in Australia you can provide requested things like mattresses, fridges, and food, but if youre not you can make donations that will be used to purchase them.