I had a similar experience when I drove almost non stop from Southern Victoria to Bundaberg two years ago to help with the aftermath the floods . I was working at the worst hit area near the botanic gardens , and used to present to volunteer base for something to eat . The Tallon bridge was still closed and getting across on the old bridge was a nightmare , but somehow the food supplied by Red Rooster and others got through . Observing the local volunteers , Salvo's , church groups , crisis counsellors etc. left a lasting impression on me . I remember being approached by a young lass , not much older than my grand daughter saying ... " are you OK mate " . I was deeply moved by the genuine compassion shown by her . Bob