Give a little, give a lot

The generous support for those affected by the bushfire crisis has permeated the hospitality and tourism industries, from dinners spearheaded by the likes of Duncan Welgemoed of Africola and Jacqui Challinor of Nomad, to company-wide donations from Merivale and Rockpool, along with an outpouring of heartfelt contributions from small businesses across the country.

As communities begin to rebuild, it’s important we continue to give, engage and stay safe.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

The annual festival is drawing attention to restaurants and cafés with donation efforts using the hashtag #restaurantsforrelief, and also supports the 10 for 10 campaign, where you can generously give $10,000 in order to have Guy Grossi, Frank Camorra, Shannon Martinez or Mitch Orr come to your house to cook for 10 people.

Good Pair Days The Adelaide Hills wine region has been devastated with one-third of the region’s vineyards burnt, resulting in longterm damage to the vines and soil. Along with visiting the Hills, you can support the wineries by grabbing Good Pair Days’ special Bushfire

Support Wine Box, with all profits from the packs to be donated to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. Solotel’s Bushfire Relief Dish

or Drink Until 9 February, select Sydney restaurants including Aria, Bea, Chiswick and North Bondi Fish will each have a special dish on their menus from which 100 per cent of the proceeds will go towards the Rural Fire Services. Empty Esky Bushfire Recovery

This movement is drumming up support for local businesses in fire-impacted areas by encouraging holidaymakers to plan road trips to the regions (once it’s safe) and fill their Eskies with local produce. Hit the road with @emptyesky.