Logan City Council has responded quickly to the tragic tsunami that engulfed Samoa and the underwater earthquake that shook Sumatra this week, scheduling a relief appeal concert on Sunday 18 October.
The impact of the devastating Samoan tsunami has been keenly felt in Logan which is home to one of the largest Samoan communities outside of the small Pacific Island nation.
And the shock of the earthquake that rocked Sumatra has had Logan community leaders quickly rallying to provide much-needed support.
While the death toll continues to rise in the wake of both disasters, Logan City Council is hoping the relief concert will offer a glimmer of hope for the affected families.
The Logan Aid Appeal will be held at Logan Entertainment Centre on Sunday 18 October from 1-5pm.
''Logan City is widely acknowledged as having one of the largest Samoan communities outside of Samoa and the tragedy has had an immediate and dramatic impact throughout the city,'' Logan Mayor, Councillor Pam Parker, said.
''We estimate we have 25,000 Samoan migrants and residents now calling Logan home and they are certainly a much-loved and respected community throughout Logan.
''Our hearts go out to the families and friends of those affected by these two heartbreaking tragedies - our prayers and thoughts are with each and every person during this difficult time.''
Cr Parker said Logan Aid Appeal would by co-ordinated by Council and Logan business, Ellaways Music.
''I would really love to see as many Logan residents come along to the concert and show their support for the Samoan and Indonesian communities,'' she said.
''Logan City has an enviable reputation of coming to the aid of those in need and I am confident this kindness and generosity will be demonstrated again at the concert.''
Mr Dodge said he was working closely with multicultural artists and performers eager to play a role in the fundraising appeal.
''I have been overwhelmed by the uprising of people wanting to lend their support and talent to this event,'' he said.
''I have never seen this level of support come together so quickly before - that is a sign of just how hard this tragedy has hit Logan and how desperate we are to help those in need.''
Mr Dodge said talented local Samoan performer Kitch, whose grandfather is missing in the wake of the tsunami, will compere and perform during the evening.
The line-up for the four-hour Logan Aid Appeal includes Indonesian flute plater Efiq, Indigenous slide didgeridoo player Tjupurru, and Angels of Fire.
''At least 80 per cent of the performers on the night will be from Logan - if not all of the entertainers,'' Mr Dodge said.
''It will be a wonderful cultural performance with a few surprises.''
Tickets to Logan Aid Appeal are $20 each and can be booked through the Logan Entertainment Centre. Phone 3412 4770 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au.
Council will also be collecting donations for the appeal at the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) season opener tussle between Logan Thunder and AIS at Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre on Friday night.
Donations will also be accepted at Logan's 30th birthday celebrations at Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre on Saturday.
''This is our small way of reaching out to our neighbours and supporting them in their hour of need,'' Cr Parker said.
''We have spoken to members of the affected communities and while they are extremely appreciative of any assistance we can provide, they are really desperate for financial aid - it is the money they need to get them back on their feet.''