Regal Theatre unites with Australian cinemas in bushfire appeal

On Sunday 19 January 2020 the City of Burnside’s iconic Regal Theatre will join forces with Australian cinemas and film distributors in raising funds to assist Australian’s affected by the recent bushfire tragedy / situation.

$2 from every movie ticket sold at the Regal Theatre will be donated to one of the three charities supporting bushfire relief efforts.

In thanking the firefighters, volunteers, defence personnel, charities, organisations and communities who are working tirelessly to protect and support fire-affected Australians, City of Burnside Mayor, Anne Monceaux, said that Council understands the circumstances facing many ordinary Australians and will play a part where possible in supporting bushfire affected communities.

“The loss of loved ones, homes and property, livelihoods and wildlife is heartbreaking,” Mayor Monceaux said. “I remember the impact of the Ash Wednesday fires in 1983, and the effects of these fires and trauma still impact on the lives of many to this day.”

“Council will continue to partake where possible in the public effort to support our fellow citizens and community members. Having recently assisted with a food supply for injured Koalas, this is another example of how, through our service offerings, we can uniquely contribute to the recovery effort,” Mayor Monceaux said.

100% of the proceeds raised through each tickets contribution will be shared across three Australian charities doing incredible work in fire-affected communities:

Salvation Army Bushfire Appeal - providing immediate emotional and material support to firefighters, volunteers and evacuees;

Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery - supporting thousands of people in evacuation centres and recovery hubs across the country, and the;

RSPCA Bushfire Appeal - protecting animals in threatened or affected areas and long-term rescue and rehabilitation efforts