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I'm sure everyone is aware of the terrible flood disaster in Queensland. Many Australian sellers on etsy are working together to try and raise funds to help those affected by the disaster, and there are lots of ways you can help- either by donating an item, buying some cool stuff with the proceeds being donated to the flood relief fund, or by helping to spread the word about these efforts.
The Australian Etsy DUST team has established a shop taking donations from sellers all over the world, with all funds (minus etsy and PayPal fees) to be donated to the Queensland Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal (over $2500 has been raised already). There are new goodies being added all the time, but you have to be quick before someone else snaps them up because things are selling quickly! You can visit the ausdisasterrelief shop on etsy here.
Some of my favourites from the shop:
Swoon Bracelet by SavageKitten
Alien Nation Coinpurse by MsPIGGii
Visual Journal Slip Cover by iheartcharlie
The Queensland BrisStyle team has also launched a Handmade Ark Flood Appeal, where participating members are donating proceeds from their sales. You can find out info and browse the lovely things for sale via the team's blog- they have raised over $1300 already!
Picks from the Handmade Ark Appeal:
Follow Your Heart Garland by LittleMaryMoo
Banana Cupcake Soap by warmsigh
Jeffrey by WildChildDesigns
There are also other ways to donate- you can contribute directly to the Premier's Relief appeal here.
Also, the RSPCA has asked for help, as their Fairfield Shelter has been severely damaged (see below). Unfortunately the shelter can't receive disaster relief funds needed for human welfare, so they are relying on donations to rebuild the facility. If you would like to donate, please visit their website for details. All of the animals have had to go into temporary foster care because the housing and equipment has been destroyed.
Due to popular request, we now have a brand sparkly new Sydney Team on Etsy!!
If you'd like to join the team, you can join here. All Sydney and ex-Sydney buyers and sellers are welcome to apply, as well as etsians from surrounding areas. You can check out our new blog here if you'd like to keep up-to-date with 'etsy in Sydney'.
If you're not from Sydney/NSW or would like to join the Australia-wide DUST team, you can browse the Australian teams on etsy here or visit these links:
Down Under Street Team (DUST)
WA Team - Made on the Left
Brisbane Team- BrisStyle
Melbourne Etsy Street Team
Handmade in Melbourne Team
Kookie Kids
(there was an Adelaide team but I don't know whether or not it's still active)
The Australian Etsy Blog now has bloggers who are members of most of the location-based Aussie teams, and we'll soon be adding a lovely Melbourne guest blogger :) So hopefully we'll get to see many more features of Aussies and team news from all over Australia!
Bloggers:
Morphologica (Sydney Team)
Angelene (BrisStyle, DUST)
LittleMoAndFriends (Made on the Left, DUST)
Update: Penny from PocketCarnival is our guest blogger from Melbourne :)
Pleated Linen Tote by Bundarra - 20% off with code
Evelyn Dress by threelittleducksaust - 20% off with code
Doris Lace Flower Brooch by itsolive - 20% off with code
Sterling Silver Earrings by frankideas - 15% off with code
