Gumeracha Firey Women Four Night Workshop

The Firey Women program is a practical and engaging four-week workshop series designed to help women understand bushfire risk and build the knowledge and confidence to prepare their homes, families, and communities.

Workshop Details

Four-week workshop series
6:30pm – 9:30pm

Tuesday, 30 June
Tuesday, 7 July
Tuesday, 14 July
Tuesday, 21 July

To gain the full benefit of the program and develop a comprehensive understanding of bushfire preparedness, participants are expected to attend all four consecutive sessions.

Created specifically for women, the program provides a safe, supportive, and non-threatening environment to learn practical skills that can help protect families, homes, and livelihoods.

Across the four sessions, participants will explore:

• Preparing emotionally for bushfire events
• Understanding bushfire danger ratings and warnings
• Deciding when to “leave early” or “stay and defend”
• Developing a Bushfire Survival Plan
• Identifying hazards around the home
• Operating pumps and firefighting equipment
• Understanding bushfire behaviour

The sessions are designed to build on one another, providing a complete and practical approach to bushfire preparedness.

Important Information

• Attendance at all sessions is essential
• Workshops are delivered in a supportive and inclusive environment
• No prior experience or knowledge is required