Andy and Deb, whose house was under threat, chose the brigades to receive the donation.

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"We had flames just 100 metres from our home and if it wasn't for the extraordinary efforts of the RFS who knows what might have happened," said Deb.

"We're so grateful to the efforts of the fire fighters in our area who have saved our homes and our wonderful community. We want to give something back and this seems like the perfect way to say thank you."

The Miimi and Jiinda original artwork, named Gaagal, was seen during the recent auctions in The Block 2019 finale.

It has sold with proceeds going to the Rural Fire Service (RFS). The Block Shop came on board to bring the figure up to an even $2000.

Andy and Deb offered to match the donation with an additional $2000 from their own pockets.

Director of Corporate Communications at the RFS Anthony Clark said he would ensure the funds would be donated to brigades in the Wallabi Point area.

"While our brigades have access to resources and firefighting equipment, donations assist with training, additional equipment and the delivery of activities that help the community," he said.

"It will be a great thank you to brigades who have been working so hard to protect their local communities over the last few days, during very difficult and dangerous conditions."

Mother and daughter duo, Lauren Jarrett and Melissa Greenwood, the talented Indigenous artists behind the artwork also live on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

Andy and Deb used one of their stunning artworks in the home they created on The Block this year.

"We all feel strong ties to each other in the community," said Melissa and she felt there was no other choice but to give the proceeds of the artwork to the RFS.

"It's the perfect choice, so fitting. Some of my family were evacuated but everyone is safe and we have the RFS to thank for that."

"We're glad our art has been so well received by the people of Australia.

"We're very thankful to Andy and Deb for choosing to feature us in their Block house this year and congratulate them for doing so well in the recent auctions."

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"The painting was inspired by Deb and Andy and celebrates both our connection to water as neighbouring nations - being Biripi and Gumbaynggirr peoples of the east coast of NSW," said Miimi and Jiinda artist Melissa Greenwood.

The name Gaagal means ocean in Gumbaynggirr and the ocean is the totem of the Gumbaynggirr people.

Prints of Gaagal are still available at The Block Shop.

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