Melbourne - Earlier today, Ansell Limited announced it will be donating $100,000 to the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund to support communities impacted by the devastating bushfires, including the matching of donations from employees on a dollar for dollar basis.
In addition, Ansell Limited will provide in-kind support in the form of its hand protection products and technical assistance to the various agencies and bodies who will be responsible for implementing the recovery programs being coordinated through the Victorian Government.
Peter Carroll, Regional Director Asia Pacific said today, “This tragedy has hit so close to home and the Ansell team want to do all they can to help. We have contacted the Victorian Government departments who will be coordinating the recovery effort and registered our offer to assist as soon as requirements have been defined."
Doug Tough, CEO of Ansell, added, “It is impossible to understand what the victims of these bushfires have endured over the last few days, rest assured we will do our part to assist."
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