The state government is donating $100,000 to help people affected by the Greta bus crash.
The injection will provide benevolent relief and support to survivors, victims, and their immediate families.
A fundraiser set up by the Singleton Roosters AFL Club in support of affected locals has so far raised more than $120,000.
Visiting the Hunter today, NSW Premier Chris Minns said the funds from the government will be put into a Rotary Australia-led fund which will support those in the community who have been directly impacted by the tragedy.
"We will leave it up to Rotary and their governance process to distribute the funds, but we anticipate they will be used for funeral expenses for those who have passed," Mr. Minns said.
Rotary expects the fund will raise more than $1 million in total.
The Premier also took the time to thank emergency service staff and the Australian public for their outpouring of support for the Hunter community, and gave an update on those victims still in hospital.
At this stage nine patients are in a stable condition at the John Hunter Hospital, two are in a stable condition at Singleton Hospital, and two are in a stable condition at the Royal Prince Albert in Sydney.
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