United Way Glenelg has established the Community Resilience Fund (CRF) as a flexible, rapid-response program to provide timely support to the Glenelg Shire community during emergencies and natural disasters such as floods, bushfires, and severe weather events. The fund recognises the vital role that local organisations and volunteers play in disaster response and recovery, ensuring that resources are directed to where they are most effective. By strengthening the capacity of local groups and boosting morale, the CRF helps foster a resilient and united community prepared to face challenges together.

The CRF provides assistance in a range of forms to meet immediate and longer-term needs. This may include emergency care packages containing essentials such as food, water, hygiene products, and blankets, as well as reimbursement for volunteers’ fuel, food, and basic supplies while they assist in recovery efforts. It also supports community wellbeing initiatives designed to lift spirits and bring people together, and may include free coffee mornings, sausage sizzles, and local gatherings. Importantly, the fund addresses areas where traditional aid may fall short, such as mental health support and outreach to isolated individuals, ensuring no one is left behind.