The greater Quaama area impacted by the Badja Forest Road Fire encompasses a much broader area than the village itself.
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Thirteen houses in the village were destroyed, but up to 80 were lost in the broader Quaama region, which is identified as including all those who rely on the post office.
A relief centre in the School of Arts Hall has been coordinated six days a week since January 4 by Veronica Abbott, who has shown immense dedication to her community.
"Straight after the fires we had to yell to get people to visit and it was suggested by many we should go to Cobargo for relief assistance - but we needed to be here, this has been our hub," Veronica said.
"When it finally rained, it was those in tents and without resources, those in the most challenging circumstances who were pragmatic and accepting.
"Back in February and March, we had World Central Kitchen dropping meals to us twice a day, it was phenomenal... I would call out, 'dinner's ready!' and we would all sit together under the oak tree and talk.
"It was really important for us as a community to problem solve and share solutions, but COVID took a lot of focus away from recovery, we lost our ability to connect in a safe way, people are scared.
"When the government cleanup finally started, the visual signs of that happening gave us a tiny bit of hope."
The relief centre was inundated with clothes and many household items, but is still in need of tools and building materials.
Sitting in the hall, it became very obvious just how meaningful Veronica's presence and care is for the community.
A woman arrived with an enormous box of chocolates as a gift, another popped in to provide an update on her land purchase, and others arrived seeking supplies, advice or to chew over both practical and creative ideas together.
"Really, this is about advocacy, connecting people. I am in a position of trust," Veronica said.
"It's about understanding where everyone is, so when things become available I can help, also feeding back to agencies all the time what people need.
"So much of life's focus has been on what we had to do to survive, now there's a bit more hope and excitement looking forward."