After the devastation of the 2019-2020 bushfires, BlazeAid rose to the challenge of helping farmers rebuild thousands of kilometres of burnt out fences and infrastructure.
Then COVID-19 hit.
But, founder Kevin Butler said they have been able to continue their work throughout the restrictions, named an essential service and adapting to social distancing practices.
"Ninety per cent of the camps have remained operating," Mr Butler said.
"Around 10 per cent went into hibernation, they're about to re-open."
He said they had reduced the number of volunteers over the last couple of months, moving from 1200 volunteers a day to around 300.
"Most of them are permanent volunteers and the majority now are backpackers, 70 to 80 per cent," Mr Butler said.
The organisation's 25 camps around the country have had to undergo major changes to keep operating during the coronavirus outbreak, ensuring social-distancing was adhered to.
"We've been doing isolation bubbles, we have runners to go and get pharmaceutical items, groceries are delivered," Mr Butler said.
"But, we've managed to keep on going, we've probably been on 200 farms daily around the nation."
Mr Butler also said now restrictions were easing they would be asking more volunteers to join them.
However, volunteers will be requested to get tested and download the COVID-Safe app before arriving at a BlazeAid camp.
"I'm not willing to risk local communities," he said.
Although a significant amount of work has already been done by BlazeAid, the camps are expected to remain operational until the next fire season.
'I think nationwide we've probably completed half the properties but there were around 4000 listed," he said.
"Bases are even registering new farmers as we speak.
"It's just a case of many hands make light work and we've been able to stay at it which has been great but it hasn't been easy."
As they go into the winter months, BlazeAid are looking for second-hand caravans and 4WDs, as well as donations of warm coats for backpackers.
