Resilience Benchmarking Project
How equipped are you and your community to respond to an emergency?
The Resilience Benchmarking Project is a two-year Australian Government funded program to engage with the following rural communities in Mansfield Shire:
- Ancona
- Barjarg
- Bonnie Doon
- Gaffney’s Creek
- Goughs Bay
- Howqua Inlet/Macs Cove
- Jamieson
- Maindample
- Merrijig
- Merton
- Peppin Point
- Sawmill Settlement
- Tolmie
- Woods Point/Matlock
Resilience Benchmarking Survey
Resilience Benchmarking Second Survey now open for your feedback!
We're conducting a follow-up survey to gauge the resilience of your rural community in preparing for and responding to emergencies.
This brief survey aims to gather information on community initiatives that have enhanced access to resources, skills training, networking opportunities, and communication channels, while also identifying areas where further action is needed.
Your responses will be kept confidential.
Please click the link below to participate in the survey which takes approximately 3 minutes. Survey closes Friday 5 April 2024.
https://forms.office.com/r/aqprfQXp8Y
Rural Towns Emergency Mapping Workshops - RediCommunities
A fully funded district emergency mapping workshop to identify the risks, hazards and community assets is coming to a rural town near you!
The workshop aims to gather local knowledge to assist with the development of a district emergency map.
Once the map is completed, it will be made available to locals and visitors to access vital information in an emergency.
Locations:
- Bonnie Doon & District (Ancona, Barjarg, Maindample, Maintongoon & Peppin Point)
Thursday 15 February – 5.30pm-7.30pm
Bonnie Doon Recreation Reserve Hall
- Jamieson & District (Howqua Inlet, Kevington & Macs Cove)
Tuesday 27 February – 10.00am-12.00noon
Jamieson Hall
- Goughs Bay & District (Howes Creek & Monkey Gully)
Saturday 2nd March – 2.00pm-4.00pm
Goughs Bay CFA Shed
- Sawmill Settlement & District Community Drop In Session to review draft district emergency map.
Saturday 13 April 10.30am - 12.00pm
The Sebel Pinnacle Valley
Thursday 7 March – 3.00pm-5.00pm
Tolmie Hall
To register your attendance or for further information contact Project Officer Resilience Development, Kerry Craig via email kerry.craig@mansfield.vic.gov.au or call 0417 051 943.
Free Training & Workshops
Free training opportunities to build your confidence and resilience to plan, prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters. These free courses are facilitated by Australian Red Cross as part of the Resilience Benchmarking Project.
Rural First Aid Training
A fully funded First Aid course to help improve the safety of your family, friends, and community!
Locations:
Jamieson Memorial Hall
Tuesday 6 February 2024
9.30am-4.30pm
Tolmie Mechanics Hall
Wednesday 7 February 2024
9.30am-4.30pm
Mansfield Visitor Information Centre
Thursday 8 February 2024
9.30am-4.30pm
Click here to find out more and register for this free training.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/d/australia--mansfield--47833/free--events/
Get Ready, Get Techi - Emergency App Training
Learn how to download and use emergency apps.
Locations:
Merrijig Hall
Wednesday 31 January 2024
6.00pm-8.00pm
Mansfield Library
Thursday 1 February 2024
10.00am-12.00noon
Bonnie Doon – venue TBC
Thursday 1 February 2024
6.00pm-8.00pm
Click here to find out more and register for this free training.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/d/australia--mansfield--47833/free--events/
Want to get involved or find out more?
ContactCouncil's Project Officer Resilience Development, Kerry Craig, via email at kerry.craig@mansfield.vic.gov.au or call 0417 051 943
This project is funded through the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grant.
