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Bushfire Recovery Grants Program
Share Bushfire Recovery Grants Program on Facebook Share Bushfire Recovery Grants Program on Twitter Share Bushfire Recovery Grants Program on Linkedin Email Bushfire Recovery Grants Program linkThe Bushfire Recovery Grants Program is an initiative delivered by Coffs Harbour City Council funded by the Commonwealth through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement. Fire affected landholders in the Coffs Harbour local government area are now able to get support through this project to carry out environmental recovery actions on their property. Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare, Orara Valley Rivercare Groups and Envite Environment have been engaged by Council to manage these environmental recovery efforts.
The bushfires that occurred in the Coffs Harbour local government area in 2019, had a significant impact on the local biodiversity across a number of areas. The loss of vegetation in these fire affected areas has had significant impact on the local wildlife. This project aims to support fire affected landholders to carry out environmental recovery actions on their properties, to restore native vegetation that was lost in the fires and protect the remaining remnant vegetation to provide refuge and habitat for displaced wildlife.
If you are a landholder whose property was affected by fire and would like support with environmental recovery actions or if your property was not affected but you are directly adjacent to a burnt area and have remnant vegetation that could be a valuable wildlife refuge, please click here and fill in the Expression of Interest Form.
Please complete the form by September 20th 2020. We will then contact you in late September 2020 regarding your Expression of Interest.
If you have any questions please contact Samantha Hessey at Samantha.Hessey@chcc.nsw.gov.au or 0407849 439.
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Get Back to Making Lovely
Share Get Back to Making Lovely on Facebook Share Get Back to Making Lovely on Twitter Share Get Back to Making Lovely on Linkedin Email Get Back to Making Lovely linkFree Mosaic Workshop for all residents of Nana Glen
As the whole community was affected by the 2019-20 bushfires, all residents are welcome.
Make a Bird, Bee or Butterfly Bath
All material supplied, however you are welcome to use your own china and pottery pieces if you wish.
Open to residents (13 years +).
Nana Glen Community Hall
Saturday 19 September Design and Tiling: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Sunday 20 September Grout up: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Booked out. For further information please contact leading artist Pamela Denise on mobile 0427 728 450.
This is an initiative of the Coffs Harbour City Council Bushfire Recovery Program
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Get Back to Making Lovely
Share Get Back to Making Lovely on Facebook Share Get Back to Making Lovely on Twitter Share Get Back to Making Lovely on Linkedin Email Get Back to Making Lovely linkFree Mosaic Workshop for all residents of Ulong and Lowanna
As the whole community was affected by the 2019-20 bushfires, all residents are welcome.
Make a Bird, Bee or Butterfly Bath
All material supplied, however you are welcome to use your own china and pottery pieces if you wish.
Open to residents (13 years +).
Ulong Hall
Saturday 26 September Design and Tiling: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Sunday 27 September Grout up: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Booked out. For further information please contact leading artist Pamela Denise on mobile 0427 728 450.
This is an initiative of the Coffs Harbour City Council Bushfire Recovery Program
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Small Healthy Farms Biosecurity on the North Coast - Part 1
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Running a small farm or bush block can involve a lot more than you may think. Preventing the introduction and spread of diseases, pests and weeds onto your land are one of the most important things a landholder can do, and there are many factors that play into your decision making.
Come along to this FREE webinar to learn about weed management, animal health and biosecurity basics for your property including the most important weeds and pests to look out for at the moment in the North Coast region.
When
10 Sep 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmRegion
North Coast
Where
On-line event Register at: https://adobe.ly/2DHVAMk
Contact
Ella Rasmussen Every Bit Counts North Coast Coordinator T: 0438 173 135 E: ella.rasmussen@lls.nsw.gov.au -
Small Healthy Farms Biosecurity on the North Coast - Part 2
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Running a small farm or bush block can involve a lot more than you may think. Preventing the introduction and spread of diseases, pests and weeds onto your land are one of the most important things a landholder can do, and there are many factors that play into your decision making.
Come along to this FREE webinar to learn about weed management, animal health and biosecurity basics for your property including the most important weeds and pests to look out for at the moment in the North Coast region.
When
17 Sep 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmRegion
North Coast
Where
On-line event Register at: https://adobe.ly/3amJ1Sp
Contact
Ella Rasmussen Every Bit Counts North Coast Coordinator T: 0438 173 135 E: ella.rasmussen@lls.nsw.gov.au -
Summer Bushfires: How are the plant and animal survivors 6 months on?
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So what’s become of animal and plant survivors in the months since?
Click to explore the impact Australia’s summer of fires had on an already drought-ravaged landscape and the work being done to rescue and recover habitats.
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Australian Bushfires Report
Share Australian Bushfires Report on Facebook Share Australian Bushfires Report on Twitter Share Australian Bushfires Report on Linkedin Email Australian Bushfires Report linkJanuary – June 2020
Red Cross is pleased to present its six-month bushfire report, a testament to the strength of those who endured the Black Summer bushfires, the kindness of those who donated, and the dedication of our volunteers and staff.
Because of you, Red Cross have been able to:
• support 49,718 people through 37 fires from September to March
• disburse $133m at 30 June, including grants for 4,380 people (and counting!)
• establish a recovery footprint in 47 local government areasThe report provides a full account of how donor funds are being used, plus insight into the triple burden of drought, bushfires and COVID-19, the key components of the organisation's recovery program, and recommendations to the Natural Disasters Royal Commission.
Read the report here.
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Free Disaster Recovery Webinar: David Younger
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Please join Australian Red Cross Disaster Recovery Advisors and Mentors Australia (DRAMA) for a webinar as they host disaster recovery expert David Younger to talk about personal and community resilience in the face of bushfire recovery and COVID-19.
David is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience supporting communities affected by natural disasters and emergencies.
Discussion topics include:
Understanding Recovery
Why Does it Feel So Hard?
The Triple Whammy “Bushfire, Drought and COVID-19”
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How to Promote Self-Care, Connection and Wellbeing
Audience: Communities impacted by disasters and COVID-19
Date: Thursday 23rd July 2020
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm (AEST)
Please register by clicking on the webinar link below:
Please send your questions for David through to recovery@redcross.org.au
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Community Outreach: Saturday July 18 Nana Glen Community Hall
Share Community Outreach: Saturday July 18 Nana Glen Community Hall on Facebook Share Community Outreach: Saturday July 18 Nana Glen Community Hall on Twitter Share Community Outreach: Saturday July 18 Nana Glen Community Hall on Linkedin Email Community Outreach: Saturday July 18 Nana Glen Community Hall linkMeet With Your Local Bushfire Recovery Support Team
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions from 1 July, there is now an opportunity to meet with more of the community.
Your Local Bushfire Recovery Support Team will be at the Nana Glen Community Hall from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm on Saturday 18 July.
In attendance will be: Red Cross; Helen Cumming from The Salvation Army; Peter Ainsworth from Life House Care; Joshua Foster and Roz Rodgers from the Rural Resilience Program; Sam Osbourne form Health NSW and Melinda Brooks from Coffs Harbour City Council.
We will provide bushfire recovery updates or we are happy to just have a chat.
As we still need to adhere strictly to COVID-19 restrictions, we will be limiting the number of people in the hall at any one time and practising social distancing. In-line with government recommendations if you have a fever, cough or feeling unwell please seek medical attention and refrain from visiting.
To allow you to drop-by freely, there is no requirement to book a timeslot but please note sessions will be limited to approximately 10 minutes if multiple people are waiting. If you require more time, we will make arrangements with you.
Date: July 18
Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Nana Glen Community Hall
