If there's one factor you possibly can rely on The Block host Scott Cam understanding, it is the way to rebuild.
And when he noticed the scenes of devastation rising from the disastrous flood disaster in Queensland and New South Wales, his response was telling.
"I believed, how are they ever going to get again to regular, how are they going to rebuild?" he stated.
"I believed, that is an unimaginable activity."
However he is aware of properly sufficient how group spirit and exhausting effort can change what's unimaginable.
And so Cam will be part of a bunch of his TV colleagues throughout three networks and an meeting of music stars tomorrow night time for theAustralia Unites: Crimson Cross Flood Enchantment fundraising telethon, introduced collectively by 9, Seven Community, and Community 10 from 7.30pm AEDT.
"I used to be caught up within the bushfires a pair summers again, I do know what it is like," Cam stated.
"Something you are able to do to become involved in that - it is a crucial night time."
He expects "hundreds of thousands and hundreds of thousands" of dollars to be raised, with Australians digging deep to assist out.
And crucially, 100 per cent of the funds raised through the telethon will go to folks affected by the floods.
Cam will probably be joined by Sylvia Jeffreys, Andy Lee and Peter Overton - together with Seven Community's Natalie Barr, David Koch, Sonia Kruger and Mark Ferguson; and Community 10's Carrie Bickmore, Dr Chris Brown, Amanda Keller and Osher Günsberg.
Generations of artists may also come collectively to assist elevate essential funds.
John Williamson, Tones and I, Baker Boy, Delta Goodrem, Missy Higgins, Hunters and Collectors, Jessica Mauboy, the Residing Finish and way more have contributed their time and skills to the occasion.
Cam stated he was unsurprised by the star high quality of the line-up, saying it mirrored what was taking place on the bottom and within the affected communities, the place neighbours had been serving to one another out and folks had been speeding to supply what they may.
"I feel Aussies try this on a regular basis," he stated.
"Have a look at all of the tradesmen who've gone as much as Lismore and people areas, who've gone as much as assist."
And looking out on the heroism and Herculean efforts from these on the entrance strains was a reminder of what was vital, Cam stated.
"This can be a small a part of it," he stated, referring to the telethon.
"We'll hopefully elevate some much-needed cash. Nevertheless it's these folks on the bottom who're doing the vital factor."
With that stated although, he reminded folks that no contribution was too small if they may afford to offer it.
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"Each greenback counts," he stated.
"Think about if everyone in Australia gave simply $2 - you'd have $50 million."
And for many individuals caught up in them, the "unprecedented" floods had been simply the newest catastrophe in a few robust years.
"These small companies up there, they have been by two years of COVID, and now this," Cam stated.
"I assume what I might prefer to say is, we're with you."
Donations to the telethon will assist Crimson Cross groups present humanitarian help to folks and communities smashed by the floods.
This can embrace enabling volunteers and employees to assist with evacuation and aid centres and outreach providers, and supporting folks and communities to get better and construct resilience to disasters
Crimson Cross may also present monetary help to assist folks and households affected by the unprecedented floods.
If you wish to donate forward of the telethon, you possibly can contribute to Crimson Cross' current flood enchantment at redcross.org.au/floodsappeal or by calling 1800 733 276.
Australia Unites:Crimson Cross Flood Enchantmentwill air stay this Saturday, March 12, at 7.30pm AEDT on Channel 9 and 9Now, Channel 7 and 7Plus and Channel 10 and 10 Play.