Resilient Villages supports, celebrates and facilitates community led, locally driven, resilience plans and actions in the Blue Mountains.
Long term Blue Mountains residents will never forget the speed with which the 2013 bushfires rocketed though townships of Springwood, Winmalee and Yellow Rock, destroying homes and bushland within minutes.
Following the success of last year’s first ever Megalong Valley Community Expo, this year’s FireWise Expo aimed to put bushfire preparedness at the front of residents’ minds.
Local community group ABCDinc (Association of Bell, Clarence and Dargan) recently joined forces with the Zig Zag Railway to host a combined community event which attracted large crowds from across the Blue Mountains, Sydney and beyond.
Students of Kindlehill School recently attended a performance of ‘Time to Leave,’ a short play by local playwright, Liz Barclay.
For many people, buildings play a special role in creating and preserving the heart and soul of a community. Not only are they a focal point, but they also serve as memory holders, as they provide a place for people to come together and share experiences over time.
Community members recently came together to hear Dr Jean Renouf, CEO and Founder of Plan C, Northern Rivers speak about how his region is rising to meet the challenges posed by multiple disasters and the impacts of climate change.
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This short course has been specifically designed for practitioners, volunteers and community members who are (or will be) working in post-disaster settings. The course has been written by leading disaster recovery researchers at the University of Melbourne and combines the rigour of academic research with a focus on practical application.
The 2024 Disaster & Emergency Management Conference brings together some of Australia and New Zealand's most dedicated sector leaders, professionals and service providers in the one place for two big days of learning, listening, strategising and conceptualising the future of the sector.
The Australian Disaster Resilience Conference brings together a diverse and passionate crowd from a range of sectors to share knowledge and build connections for a disaster resilient Australia.
The Mid Mountains Community Garden is a great place to share knowledge and learn new skills. Their regular Saturday morning working bees are an opportunity for everyone to explore the garden, help out with weeding, watering and planting, and share knowledge about growing your own food.
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Interview with Dr Jean Renouf, Founder of Plan C, a Northern Rivers based community organisation.
Following the success of the first ever Megalong Valley Community Expo in 2022, the 2023 FireWise Expo aimed to put bushfire preparedness at the front of residents’ minds.
Highlights of the 2023 Resilient Villages Conference which was held at the Fairmont Resort in Leura in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Students of Kindlehill School in Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains comment on the performance of 'Time to Leave' written by local playwright Liz Barclay.
Students of Kindlehill School in Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains comment on the performance of 'Time to Leave' written by local playwright Liz Barclay.
The play tells the story of two sisters who are confronted by the reality of an approaching bushfire and have to decide what to do next.