30/10/2026
BUSHFIRE READY 2026
With another bushfire season approaching, now is the time to make sure you, your family, and your property are prepared.
This weekend, the Bushfire Ready event will showcase the many ways our community prepares for and responds to bushfires. It's a great opportunity to learn from local emergency services, see firefighting equipment up close, and pick up practical tips that could make a real difference in an emergency.
🩺 Dr Alex Sleeman will also be presenting a short talk at about 11:30am on Saturday on the health impacts of bushfires and how to prepare medically before an emergency occurs.
Topics will include:
✅ Ensuring you have enough essential medications on hand
✅ Preparing a bushfire medical kit
✅ Managing chronic health conditions during emergencies
✅ Protecting yourself from smoke exposure
✅ Planning for vulnerable family members, including children, older adults, and those with medical conditions
Being bushfire ready isn't just about your home and property. It's also about making sure your health needs are covered if you need to leave quickly or if services are disrupted.
We encourage everyone in the community to come along, learn something new, and take a few simple steps that could make a big difference this summer.
🚒 See you at Bushfire Ready this weekend!