Golden Plains Shire Council, in partnership with The Six C’s Emergency Management Specialists, is delivering a tailored Community Disaster Resilience Program designed to strengthen local preparedness and resilience in emergency situations. The program features two practical, real-world focused sessions and will be offered in Rokewood, Linton, Meredith and the Maude/She Oaks/Steiglitz communities.
The program aims to strengthen community capacity before, during and after disasters by improving understanding of local risks, building confidence in household and community preparedness, enhancing local networks and partnerships, and supporting stronger collaboration with emergency agencies such as SES and CFA.
The Household Emergency Planning Sessions offer practical, locally tailored workshops that help individuals and families prepare for emergencies. These sessions will focus on simple, effective steps residents can take to protect themselves, their loved ones and their property. These sessions will be held on:
- Tuesday 24 March from 6 to 9pm at the Linton Community Hub
- Wednesday 25 March from 6 to 9pm at the Rokewood Community Hub
- Wednesday 1 April from 6 to 9pm at Maude CFA Station
- Tuesday 28 April from 6 to 9pm at Meredith Cricket Club (clubrooms)
The Community Emergency Management Planning (CEMP) Workshops offer a facilitated, community-led planning process that brings residents together to identify risks, resources and priorities. Each participating township will use these workshops to co-create a locally owned Community Emergency Management Plan. These workshops will be held on:
- Saturday 18 April from 10am to 4pm at the Linton Bowls Club
- Sunday 19 April from 10am to 4pm at the Rokewood Community Hub
- Saturday 2 May from 10am to 4pm at Maude CFA Station
- Saturday 30 May from 10am to 4pm at Meredith Cricket Club (clubrooms)
Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey encouraged residents from these communities to attend both sessions.
Having prepared communities can save lives in emergency situations. By learning, planning and working together, we’re strengthening the households and local towns in Golden Plains Shire. These sessions will give our communities the tools to stand strong when it matters most, Cr Sharkey said.
Every family deserves the confidence that comes with having an emergency plan. These sessions will help turn simple steps into powerful protection for homes and loved ones. Co-creating a community plan adds another layer of strength by bringing shared knowledge and experience together, he said.
Community members can register to attend the sessions by emailing [email protected].
For further information, contact Council’s Emergency Resilience Lead at [email protected] or call 5220 7111.