The devastating January 2026 bushfires have resulted in significant impacts to many communities across Victoria.
CFA volunteers and brigades have been working tirelessly to serve and protect these communities.
We are extremely grateful for the many generous donations and fundraising efforts which will support our organisation and the important work that we do.
There are a number of ways that you can support us and the affected communities.
Four ways to donate
Donors can choose to donate to one of two CFA funds below, both of which are tax deductible (for all donations over $2).
A tax-deductible receipt will be issued at the time of donation to the nominated email. Thank you for your generous support.
1. CFA Brigades and Groups
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CFA & Brigades Donations Fund
Donate directly to CFA & Brigades Donations Fund or to a specific brigade.
Find your nearest CFA brigade.
(1) The CFA and Brigades Donation Fund has Deductible Gift Recipient status (DGR) Item1 and is a Registered Charity with ACNC.
2. CFA (Country Fire Authority)
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CFA Public Fund
CFA Public Fund is administered by the Board. Donations go towards building
capabilities of CFA's volunteers.
(2) Country Fire Authority (Public Fund) has Deductible Gift Recipient status (DGR) Item 1.
CFA has partnered with MyCause to facilitate donations to CFA brigades and groups, and CFA’s Public Fund. These donations are processed securely by PayPal BrainTree, a global payment processing solution. These funds are remitted to our bank account on a monthly basis, and distributed to the nominated brigade following the funds clearing.
For all enquiries please email us at cfagivingcommunity@cfa.vic.gov.au or please call +61 (03) 9262 8444.
Give a grant to CFA
Grants from charitable foundations and PAFs across Australia and around the world help fund many of the volunteer development and community safety projects at CFA, as well as individual brigades.
First, choose which fund you wish to give to (see above).
If you require CFA to complete application materials in order to award the grant, please email us at cfagivingcommunity@cfa.vic.gov.au or please call +61 (03) 9262 8444
Workplace Giving
Workplace giving is one of the simplest and most effective ways you can donate to CFA.
You choose the amount of your salary you wish to donate, and it will be deducted from your pay, using your employer’s payroll system – giving you an instant tax benefit.
Let your employer know that you want to give regular donations to CFA. If we are not already one of your organisation’s charities of choice, please nominate us.
If you are interested in setting up a Workplace Giving program where you work, or if you have other enquiries about Workplace Giving please email us at cfagivingcommunity@cfa.vic.gov.au.
Make a Gift in your Will
Leave a lasting legacy and include a gift in your Will to CFA or to a CFA brigade.
If you are creating or updating a Will to include a gift to the CFA & Brigades Donations Fund or a particular Brigade, please download our sample wordings (PDF 199.3KB) that can be used or modified to reflect the specifications of your bequest in your Will.
Please let us know if you include the CFA & Brigades Donations Fund in your Will. This allows us to personally thank you and, with your consent, recognise your generous support.
To notify us of a bequest or if you are interested in further information about bequests, please email us at cfagivingcommunity@cfa.vic.gov.au.
Donation of goods and services
The best way you can help CFA in its mission to protect Victorian lives and property is through financial donations.
In general, CFA does not accept in-kind donations of goods and services. However, in certain circumstances, exceptions are made. For enquiries, please contact cfagivingcommunity@cfa.vic.gov.au
Donate to Volunteer and Community Welfare
Funds donated to CFA do not directly support the welfare of volunteers and communities impacted by fire. However, CFA recommends supporting a related organisation that does this.
Volunteer Welfare Fund
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) has a Volunteer Welfare Fund which makes small grants on a needs basis to CFA volunteers, long serving former volunteers and their families, who are experiencing significant financial hardship. The grants are designed to alleviate stresses that can affect the individual’s ability to continue as a volunteer.
Visit the VBFB website
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Page last updated: Thursday, 15 January 2026 3:50:37 PM