Melbourne, January 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
As devastating bushfires continue to ravage large parts of Victoria, leaving homes destroyed and families displaced, UNITED SIKHS Australia has launched immediate humanitarian relief operations to support affected communities.
The bushfires, which ignited on January 7, 2026, have caused widespread destruction across regional Victoria. Areas including Strathbogie, Towong, Mansfield, Murrindindi, and Natimuk are among the worst affected.
According to the Victorian Government, thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate, while emergency relief centres are facing immense pressure due to the scale of displacement. Although disaster assistance has been announced by the state’s Minister for Emergency Management, several urgent humanitarian needs remain unmet at the ground level.
Langar, Shelter Support and Emergency Supplies
Responding swiftly to the crisis, UNITED SIKHS Australia has expanded its ongoing community kitchen services in Skipton and extended relief support to the Ballarat Pony Club, where bushfire-affected families arrived with their horses seeking refuge.
UNITED SIKHS volunteers provided freshly prepared hot meals, drinking water, and essential supplies, ensuring care for both displaced families and their animals. Through these coordinated efforts, the organisation is currently supporting around 100 families and frontline firefighters each day, offering nourishment, dignity, and reassurance during an extremely difficult time.
Beyond food services, UNITED SIKHS teams are actively coordinating with local authorities to distribute emergency relief items such as dry rations, bottled water, and hygiene kits. Volunteers are also working to identify and assist vulnerable households while longer-term recovery and rehabilitation plans are developed.
‘Standing with Communities in Their Darkest Hour’
Speaking on the relief efforts, Gurvinder Singh, Director of UNITED SIKHS Australia, said the organisation remains committed to supporting communities through both immediate relief and sustained recovery.
“Our commitment is to stand with communities in their darkest hour,” he said. “Skipton is just one of many towns where families are struggling, and we are determined to provide not only immediate assistance but also long-term support as they rebuild their lives.”
UNITED SIKHS has reiterated its humanitarian ethos of Sarbat Da Bhala—the welfare of all—by responding wherever the need is greatest, irrespective of background, race, or faith.
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