Floods ravaging eastern Australia have left a trail of destruction and calamity across regional communities with many locals in desperate need of emergency funds.
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NSW's Central West has been hit hardest by the deluge.
Parkes deputy mayor Neil Westcott said "it's almost overwhelming, to be honest."
"The events of Sunday night in this area will be long remembered."
Emergency services are working tirelessly to help people on the ground and here are some ways to get involved:
GIVIT
GIVIT is the central fundraising portal used by the NSW government.
Funds are being channelled into areas like Eugowra in NSW's Central West with 100 per cent of donated funds going directly to those affected.
Eugowra can no longer accept physical donations because of constrained storage.
UBER X RED CROSS CLOTHING DRIVE
Red Cross and Uber are collaborating to collect your unwanted clothes and accessories on Saturday November 19 between 10am-4pm in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
To donate through the Uber app, follow the prompts presented when hitting the package icon.
Enter the pick up address and add 'Red cross Clothing Drive' as the recipient.
Select a location from the options available.
Ensure the trip costs $0 and confirm to book a driver.
Drivers are collecting packages at a maximum of 20 kilograms.
SUPPORT ABORIGINAL FAMILIES OF LISMORE
The Chuffed campaign is targeted at helping Aboriginal families through a difficult and wet year in Lismore, in NSW's Northern Rivers.
VINNIES VIC FLOOD APPEAL 2022
The St. Vincent de Paul society is encouraging donations to aid with emergency groceries, fresh clothes, appliances, dry bedding and rent assistance for Victorians affected by the floods.
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