On Saturday night, Network 10, Nine, and the Seven Network will jointly present Australia Unites: Red Cross Flood Appeal to help the people and communities who have suffered from the devastating floods across Queensland and New South Wales.
100% of the funds raised during the Telethon will go to people affected by the floods.
The hosting ensemble will include 10’s Carrie Bickmore, Dr Chris Brown, Amanda Keller and Osher Günsberg, Channel 9’s Scott Cam, Sylvia Jeffreys, Peter Overton, Ben Fordham and Richard Wilkins, and Channel 7’s Natalie Barr, David Koch, Sonia Kruger and Mark Ferguson.
Australian music greats will perform to raise money on the night, including Baker Boy, Budjerah, Casey Donovan, Delta Goodrem, Fijian Heroes, Gang of Youths, Genesis Owusu, Guy Sebastian, Hunters & Collectors, John Williamson, Jon Stevens, Kasey Chambers, Kate Miller-Heidke, Missy Higgins, Ruel, Sheppard, The Living End, Tones And I, The Wiggles, and Vanessa Amorosi.
Familiar faces hosting from Red Cross call centres around the country will include 10’s Narelda Jacobs, Sandra Sully and Sarah Harris, Channel 9’s Eddie McGuire, Brooke Boney and Tim Davies, along with a special appearance from Hamish Blake and Andy Lee, and Channel 7’s Rebecca Maddern, Sharyn Ghidella and Manu Feildel, along with a special appearance from Kylie Gillies.
Viewers will have the chance to donate and speak with some of biggest names in the country, including Magda Szubanski, Dave Hughes, NRL legend Johnathan Thurston, Shane Webcke, Rob Mills, Cody Simpson, Shannon Noll, Jock Zonfrillo, Alex Cullen, Catriona Rowntree, I’m A Celebrity’s David Subritzky, Melissa Leong, Jane Bunn, Debra Lawrence, Home and Away’s James Stewart, Ada Nicodemou and Georgie Parker, Grant Denyer, Dami Im, Karen Martini, and Melissa King from Better Homes and Gardens. Abbie Chatfield, Poh Ling Yeow, Jelena Dokic, The Living Room’s Barry Du Bois, Kerry and Johnny from Married At First Sight, and The Block’s Jimmy and Tam.
Renee Bargh, Daniel Doody, and Larry Emdur will host special coverage from flood devastated Brunswick Heads, in northern New South Wales, along with special guests Mick Fanning, Bridie Carter, and courageous volunteers who have been helping out selflessly after the floods.
Presenting inspiring stories from the flood-affected regions and evacuation centre heroes will be Lisa Wilkinson, Mark Ferguson, and Karl Stefanovic.
Kym Pfitzner, Australian Red Cross CEO, said: “Red Cross is delighted and grateful to join with the major TV networks to raise money for flood-affected areas. We have all seen the enormity of the flood damage across large parts of New South Wales and Queensland, and these communities now face a long and tough road to recovery.
“Everyone coming together during this telethon will help Australian Red Cross provide financial assistance to people at a time when they really need it.
“We can only give out what we raise, so we ask everyone to dig deep and really come together to support the people who have lost so much.”
Whenever disaster strikes, Australian Red Cross works side by side with organisations such as the St Vincent de Paul Society, The Salvation Army, Lifeline, and GIVIT to get help to where it’s needed most. They do an incredible job and the Red Cross is grateful to work alongside all of them.
So far, 468 Red Cross emergency response team members and volunteers have provided support in 49 evacuation centres – and donations help to make that support possible.
Apart from the Telethon, Australian Red Cross has already launched a flood appeal. You can donate to it now at redcross.org.au/floodsappeal or by calling 1800 733 276.
Tomorrow night’s Telethon will also be highlighting the great work from organisations such as the Foodbank, Rotary, Good Food 360, Koori Mail Flood Appeal, and Rural Aid.
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