Strangers rally around families that lost everything in fires but got just $1,280
Two NSW families that lost everything in NSW's bushfires in November say they have been inundated with offers for help after sharing their devastating stories last week.They described the government support they had received since the fires as"a slap in the face"Al Bacon, who sustained serious burns in the inferno at Wytaliba, last week said his family had received just $1,280 in government support since their home was destroyed.
Meanwhile, Joe Borgia — a volunteer firefighter who battled the blaze — has spent his life savings on surviving in the weeks since their property was razed.they told the ABC the disaster relief schemes were a"slap in the face" and"completely unrealistic". Since then, dozens of strangers have contacted the pair to donate money as well as building materials, a whole house of furniture and even a beach holiday.
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