'The volunteers need all our assistance'

Joe Montemurro has given a heartfelt appeal for donations to support the volunteers fighting the Australian bushfires.

This is what our head coach said:

"Having grown up in Australia, bushfires are a common place in our region," our head coach said.

"The summer holidays and Christmas celebrations for some communities have become a time of sadness.

"Blazes have already burnt 1.2 million hectares in Victoria alone and claimed lives. Nationally 26 people have died.

"The danger is predicted to be even hotter at the weekend due to the volatile weather. It has destroyed many communities, wildlife and fauna that may never recover from black carbon at an incredible rate which is harmful to human health.

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