Events: - BAIRNSDALE, VIC – Tuesday 10th March, 9.30am – 12.30pm (Bairnsdale RSL, The Lakes Room, 2 Forge Creek Rd, Bairnsdale VIC 3875)
- TUMBARUMBA, NSW – Wednesday 11th March - 9.30am – 12.30pm (Tumbarumba RSL Hall, Winton Street, Tumbarumba NSW 2653)
- BEGA, NSW – Thursday 12th March – 9.30 – 12.30pm (Bega Valley Civic Centre, Zingel Place, Bega NSW 2550)
These devasting bushfires around Australia have affected many people, communities, pets and wildlife with loss of homes and properties. Our agenda includes topics that are helpful to communities such as preparing for fires and how to care for yourself, loved ones, and pets.
It also includes bushfire recovery and rebuilding and the benefits of biophilic design in the re-build.
Tonia Todman, Australian TV personality has agreed to host the workshops.
Topics below: - Pets and Bushfires/Hot Days – Plan and prepare for the safety of your pets, tips for hot weather, heat stress, warning signs, keeping pets cool, etc. (incorporating wildlife discussion) – RFS/CFA (depending on State)
- How to prepare your property – RFS/CFA
- Bushfire Recovery and Rebuilding – Speaker Nigel Bell from EcoDesign
- Tonia Todman shares her story about how she coped when a devastating fire engulfed her home and B & B business
- Managing your mental health during and after a bushfire – Registered Psychologists
- Why is biophilic design important in designing a new home – David Rowlinson, Make It Wood, Planet Ark
I have attached a media release and flyers. If you would like to attend our free workshops please book via FWPA’s homepage – www.fwpa.com.au
If you have any queries about these events please do not hesitate to contact me directly on 0419313163
Kind regards,
Eileen Newbury
National Program Manager WoodSolutions
National Marketing and Communications Manager, FWPA
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