This GoFundMe has been created with the full knowledge, support and endorsement of the Hughes and Higgins family following the devastating Bowen Mountain house fire that has forever changed their lives.

Myla Summer-Lea Hughes (10 yrs) & River William Higgins (3 yrs)

Beloved children of Skye Hughes and David Higgins, these precious lives were deeply loved, and this unimaginable tragedy has left the family facing profound grief, trauma and overwhelming loss. At the time of the fire, five of the children were at the Bowen Mountain home, while one child was safely with their mother, Skye, in Queensland, where the family had been preparing to reunite and begin a new chapter together in their new home.

This fundraiser has been organised by Natasha Holden on behalf of the family, with their full approval.

Natasha Holden is acting solely as the fundraiser organiser and community support person, and not as a media spokesperson or official family representative.

All media requests please email [email redacted]

Funds raised through this family-endorsed fundraiser will directly support:

Funeral and memorial expenses

Emergency accommodation and immediate living costs

Clothing, personal belongings and essential necessities

Trauma counselling, healing and recovery services

Rebuilding after the devastating loss of the family home

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude for the extraordinary support already shown by first responders, hospital staff, friends, extended family, and the broader community.

Every donation, regardless of size, will directly assist the family as they navigate unimaginable heartbreak and begin the long journey toward healing and rebuilding.

For those unable to contribute financially, sharing this fundraiser and keeping the family in your thoughts is equally meaningful and deeply appreciated.

The family respectfully asks for continued privacy, compassion and respect as they grieve this devastating loss.

Thank you for standing beside this family during the most heartbreaking time of their lives.