Many POAAL members, both Licensees and Mail Contractors, have been affected by the bushfires in Victoria. Business premises have been razed, homes have been destroyed, livelihoods put in doubt.Our thoughts and prayers are with our colleagues who have suffered loss due to the disastrous February fires.We have been liaising with Australia Post and warmly support the Managing Director's offer of practical immediate help by Australia Post and some form of income maintenance for those of our colleagues most severely hit by this disaster.To those who need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the POAAL National Office.