Joy, bless your heart for taking the little possum. That one is good to focus on. It is good to have small things to concentrate on and give us a feeling of control and positivity.

I am appalled at the loss of lives and homes, but I have especial empathy for all of the creatures and it tears my heart to pieces to think of them all.

Also, I apologise for not knowing enough about the geography...are there aboriginal communities which have been caught in this, too?

Is there anything specific we Mudcatters can do along with hugs? Spare instruments we don't need/want which could be sent down? Ideas in a separate thread, maybe?