Podcasts about black saturday bushfires

Professor Richard Bassed is the Deputy Director at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at Monash University.I had the opportunity to interview Richard for my book "CSI Told You Lies" about his work in identifying victims in mass casualty events, such as the Black Saturday Bushfires and the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.Currently, Richard is deeply invested in researching and utilising AI technology, as it has the potential to make a significant difference in the speed and cost of victim identification.Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this July! It'll be full of special guests and Q+A's, and we can't wait to see you in person. You can find tickets by clicking this link.For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guest: Professor Robert BassedExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comBuild your pro podcast with The Audio College Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It's a shortened version of this week's more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.Professor Richard Bassed is the Deputy Director at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at Monash University.I had the opportunity to interview Richard for my book "CSI Told You Lies" about his work in identifying victims in mass casualty events, such as the Black Saturday Bushfires and the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.Currently, Richard is deeply invested in researching and utilising AI technology, as it has the potential to make a significant difference in the speed and cost of victim identification.Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this July! It'll be full of special guests and Q+A's, and we can't wait to see you in person. You can find tickets by clicking this link.For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guest: Professor Robert BassedExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comBuild your pro podcast with The Audio College Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been 15 years since the Black Saturday bushfire disaster started, which saw 173 people killed and another 414 injured.  And Tom Elliott was broadcasting in Yarra Glen that day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tahlia Edmonds is an 18-year-old gymnast, dancer, landscaper and inspiring advocate hailing from Country Victoria. Raised on a farm, Tahlia cherishes the simplicity and hard work of rural life. She wakes up early each day to milk goats and work on her farm, embodying the spirit of a true country girl. From a young age, Tahlia was drawn to the joy of movement and expression, dreaming of becoming a ballerina or a gymnast. Despite the hardships she faced in the aftermath of the Black Saturday Bushfires in 2009, which took everything from her family except the clothes they were wearing, her passion for dance and gymnastics never wavered​. The trauma of the disaster, the deadliest bushfire in her neighborhood, left a lasting impact on Tahlia and her family. The Edmonds' family home was reduced to ashes, their community devastated and the process of rebuilding their lives continues to this day​. Yet Tahlia has always strived to keep her spirits high, using her experiences to empathise with others who have been through similar ordeals​. Despite the financial constraints brought about by the fires, Tahlia kept her dream alive, seizing every opportunity to practice her handstands and dance movements​. Her dedication paid off when, at 13, she was gifted a term of rhythmic gymnastics for her birthday. This sparked a journey that led her to state competitions and further exploration of acrobatics and ballet​. Today, Tahlia balances her time between working as a landscaper and gymnastics coach, assisting in outdoor education, and contributing to her family's business. She aspires to use her platform, such as her participation in Miss Grand Australia, to advocate for individuals who have experienced the trauma of natural disasters. Driven by her past, Tahlia seeks to change the future for others, giving a voice to the broken and extending a helping hand to those who are suffering. Follow Tahlia: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/miss_aus_tahlia/ ---⠀ ⠀ Be more than just a queen. Make an IMPACT. Join our sorority:⠀ ⬇️⬇️⬇️ http://thepageantsorority.com/

Welcome to the 10th installment for Season 3 of Moments of Clarity with Matthew Sortino and Toby Kent. We have something a little different for you in this episode - 2 guests! And not just any guests, Matt and Toby are joined by Toby's former business partner and good friend Brett Ellis ESM and Toby's dad, Dr Randolph Kent.   Brett has a stellar record of achievement as a senior executive in state and local government, community organisations and small business in areas as diverse as emergency management, public safety, environmental management, risk management and societal resilience.   During a 30-year career Brett has held senior strategic planning, culture change and operational roles in organisations tasked with supporting communities and implementing major change management programs. As a result of his expertise and experience, a number of initiatives he led inform state, national and international disaster and resilience policies and frameworks.   His expertise has seen him perform senior government operational roles during significant emergency events and disasters including the State Consequence Manager, State Relief and Recovery Manager and Municipal Emergency Manager. Brett has been awarded the Emergency Services Medal (ESM) for distinguished services to the community for improvements to Public Safety and the National Emergency Medal for sustained service during the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires.   Dr Randolph Kent is a Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, a Visiting Professor at the African Leadership Centre at King's College London, Honorary Professor at University College London's Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction, as well as a member of the Global Science Forum of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).   Previously he has directed the Humanitarian Futures Programme at King's College London, where he and his staff worked from 2004 to 2016 with a wide range of multilateral, bilateral and non-governmental organisations to strengthen their strategic and planning capacities for dealing with longer-term disaster threats.   Prior to this Dr Kent was assigned as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia (2003), UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Kosovo (1999), UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Rwanda [1994-1995], Chief of the UN Emergency Unit in Sudan [1989-1991] and Chief of Emergency Prevention and Preparedness in Ethiopia [1987-1989].   Since leaving the United Nations, much of Dr Kent's attention has been focused on projects dealing with organisational and systems behaviour. These interests had led to appointments on a range of governmental and non-governmental committees in Denmark, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In the private sector, he had served on the policy committees of DHL Deutsche Post Sustainability Advisory Council and Deloitte's Humanitarian Innovation Panel.   Dr Kent's publications include include 'Anatomy of Disaster: The Relief Network in Action' as well as 57 book chapters and journal articles and co-edited, 'The Study and Teaching of International Relations'. He is also currently writing a book – Planning from the Future: Why it Matters - intended to guide governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations on ways to address new types and ever more complex disaster threats.     Links https://www.firesticks.org.au/ https://www.resilientco.au/ www.linkedin.com/in/brett-ellis-esm https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/randolph-kent Humanitarianism InFocus with Randolph Kent - A New Debate Production
https://youtu.be/cZmwtYkSy_A https://rusi.org/people/kent   Time Stamps 0:00 - 4:57 Introduction with Matt and Toby 4:58 - 57:36 Part 1 with Brett and Randolph 57:37 - 90:25 Part 2 with Brett and Randolph 90:26 - 91:39 Outro   Thank you to the team at Ex-Zero for our branding and design work and to Christian Prochilo for our music and sound editing. Thank you so much for listening to Moments of Clarity. Remember to subscribe, review and share episodes with your friends and family. You can also check out our Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/momentsofclaritypodcast/ or our website at www.moc-pod.com.  

“Every time my pager went off, I felt like vomiting.” In this episode, clinical psychologist Professor Mark Creamer sits down with former client and volunteer firefighter, Alex, and his partner Lyn, to reflect on Alex's experience and clinical treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).Tune in to hear the couple's journey through and beyond the cumulative impacts of Alex's role as a Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteer firefighter, attending bushfires - including the Victorian Black Saturday Bushfires - car accidents, house and factory fires over his 20 years of service.In sharing their powerful and personal story, Alex and Lyn highlight what helped and hindered their progress before, during and after seeking treatment, while Mark reflects on the challenges and opportunities that presented while treating Alex's PTSD.  Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes of In The First Person by following MHPN Presents.Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.Share your comments, questions and feedback about In The First Person, or any of MHPN's podcast series here: https://bit.ly/3d6nFea.

In the first episode of the TRT Podcast, Tristan Tucker takes you back in time to Australia in 2009, and tells about the Black Saturday bushfires.It is a very intense story about the bushfires, that had a great impact on people, nature, and animals, including horses.To learn more about Tristan and TRTmethod, visit https://www.trtmethod.com

In this episode Adele shares with us her lived experience through Australia's Black Saturday Bushfires and a harsh Australian Drought. She survived but was still left with the residue, listen to her groundbreaking healing journey through the art of essential oils. Follow Adele in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamiltons9 Ready to connect? Visit our website: https://www.bloomwomen.com.au Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwomenwellness/ Join our private women only Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloomtowellness

We welcome back Patrick O'Gorman to the podcast. This is a very moving and personal episode, as Patrick reveals his own story regarding the Black Saturday Bushfires. This was one of the worst bushfires in Australia's history, where on Saturday, the 7th of February, 2009 - this fire destroyed 450,000 hectares of land, injured 414 humans and over 1 million animals were lost. The most horrendous part was that 173 people were killed, three of those being Patrick's mother, father and younger brother. In the matter of minutes, the lives of Patrick and his twin sister would never be the same. Patrick discusses that one dark Saturday in February including the aftermath and attempt to return to normal life. His talks about emotional shock, trauma, adversity and what lessons he has learnt from that dreadful day twelve years on. Links regarding the Black Saturday Bushfire: National Museum of Australia - https://nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/black-saturday-bushfires2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Final Report -http://royalcommission.vic.gov.au/Commission-Reports/Final-Report.htmlABC Australian Story Episode involving Patrick and Bronwyn O'Gorman - https://www.abc.net.au/austory/her-beauty-and-her-terror/9172800Patrick's 'Magic Mountain' Camp Site at his Humevale Property - https://www.hipcamp.com/victoria/magic-mountain/magic-mountainIf anyone needs help regarding their mental health and needs someone to talk to please seek advice via: - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636https://www.beyondblue.org.au/https://mensline.org.au/

Most dentists are familiar with the vast variety of disciplines and specialities that exist within our profession. However, one less known speciality is that of Forensic Dentistry. We are joined today by Dr. Jeremy Graham who will take us through his journey as a Forensic Dentist. You'll hear some incredible stories about his involvement in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, Black Saturday Bushfires, and the MH17 disaster. His reflections on these events are certainly inspiring and it's amazing to see the ways in which our profession can contribute to a greater cause. This is Season 2 Episode 3.0:00 Intro and Backstory06:15 Forensic Dentistry 07:50 A Day at the Coroner's Court15:05 How a 3 day course turned into a career change 16:50 Boxing Day Tsunami, Black Saturday Bushfires, MH1742:10 Reflections on the challenges and rewards of doing work for the families46:30 Reflections on Teaching and LecturingThank you Jeremy for joining us on the show!

Australia's catastrophic bushfires were among a series of costly weather disasters that reflected the long-term impact of climate change, according to a new report. - Οι καταστροφικές πυρκαγιές του περασμένου καλοκαιριού ήταν ανάμεσα σε μια σειρά φυσικών καταστροφών που αντικατοπτρίζουν τις μακροπρόθεσμες επιπτώσεις της κλιματικής αλλαγής, σύμφωνα με νέα έκθεση.

In this episode, I’ll be talking about what’s been done in the past to help homeowners with the design of their homes when rebuilding after bushfire. I’ll also be sharing some specific resources you can access if you need design help with your rebuild. And I’ll be introducing architect Julie Firkin to you. She’ll be sharing some insights about bushfire home design, and her involvement in a scheme established by the Victorian Government after the Black Saturday fires in 2009. So, let’s dive in. SHOW NOTES: For over 10 years, Julie Firkin Architects has been bringing creativity and problem-solving prowess to projects big and small in and around Melbourne. An award-winning firm, headed up by architect Julie Firkin, they pride themselves on a personal and people-focused approach to architecture. Julie has a hands-on approach to all projects and designs by visualising herself in the space which helps to create homes that are a joy to live in and spaces that are both practical and beautiful. Julie studied and practiced internationally and worked for several years at renowned practices. She brings this breadth of experience to her private practice, weaving a local approach and an international perspective into everything she does. While Julie Firkin Architects has the skills and expertise to deliver a range of projects, from residential to commercial, small to large, Julie has a personal interest in both sustainable and bushfire-resistant design. Her design for a bushfire-resistant house was featured by the Bushfire Homes Service following the Black Saturday Bushfires in 2009 and Julie has also taught extensively on the subject. In this episode, I wanted to take a little time to talk about a scheme that was launched by the Victorian government after the Black Saturday fires of 2009. It was called the Bushfire Homes Service. I’ll be sharing some information on what it involved, and also introducing architect Julie Firkin to you, who will tell us about her involvement, and the house she designed for it. And I’ll also be talking about what’s been done in the design industry to provide support and help to those impacted by the 2019 / 2020 fires, and where you can go for help with your home design and build right now. And remember too, you can grab a full transcript of this episode, plus get all the links I mention by heading to the show notes. So, let’s hear more from Julie now. Be sure to subscribe to this season, and also head to Undercover Architect’s YouTube Channel >>>  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1yGH5xSdvyYipHiSvPfbxw for video interviews. All interview transcripts are available at www.undercoverarchitect.com/rebuild LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For resources mentioned, and a full transcript of this episode, head to >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-rebuild-bushfire-home-design-julie-firkin-part-1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is it like being the person at the top in times of crisis? Is there a breaking point? How do you sleep? Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has lived the answers to those questions as the person that led Australia through the Global Financial Crisis, the Black Saturday Bushfires and the threat of Swine Flu.   Six months into the coronavirus pandemic, we are in unprecedented times - which means an unprecedented number of press conferences for our State and territory leaders, as well as the PM. They've been working day in and day out. In Victoria, Premier Dan Andrews is about to front his 60th daily press conference in a row.    Today on the show, former PM Kevin Rudd is our special guest.   In today's news headlines:  Most Aussies back border closures, poll finds Queenslanders urged to wear masks amid new restrictions Australia's emissions fall to lowest levels since 1998   In today's Briefing we ask Kevin Rudd: Should our leaders take some time off? Why does he recommend a couple of hours a day of ‘thinking'? What are his music recommendations? What did his day to day look like during the GFC? With the Black Saturday Bushfires, why did prayer and meditation helped get his own headspace in order? How did he stop himself from blubbering on national TV? Who are the everyday Aussies he stays in touch with? What advice does he have for other PM's wanting to take a break? What is his advice for Dan Andrews? How has the role of PM impacted his mental health?      Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW premier has admitted climate change played a major role in the summer's fires, with authorities seeing things "they have never seen before in decades of firefighting". - Η κυβέρνηση της ΝΝΟ δεσμεύτηκε να υιοθετήσει τις 76 προτάσεις τις ανεξάρτητης επιτροπής που διερεύνησε το θέμα των πυρκαγιών του περασμένου καλοκαιριού.

CONTENT WARNING: This conversation contains details about scenes that emergency first responders encounter which include car accidents, suicide, house fires, and bushfires.   Fiona Macken is a volunteer Firefighter with the Country Fire Authority and 3rd Lieutenant of the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. In 2009 she was deployed during the Black Saturday Bushfires, which are considered Australia’s most devastating fires to date. She’s witnessed the lasting impact these catastrophes have on survivors and firefighters and has dedicated her life’s work to safety education and prevention. She sat down with Jonathan in Melbourne to share why she became a first responder, the team of people supporting firefighters, and how to help with the most recent bushfires in Australia.  Follow Country Fire Authority on Instagram and Facebook @cfavic and on Twitter @cfa_updates. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ to find out more about Fiona and CFA’s work.   If you're struggling with issues related to mental health please visit www.lifeline.org.au/ or suicidepreventionlifeline.org.   Find out what today’s guest and former guests are up to by following us on Instagram and Twitter @CuriousWithJVN.   Listen to more music from Quiñ by heading over to TheQuinCat.com.   Jonathan is on Instagram and Twitter @JVN and @Jonathan.Vanness on Facebook.   Catch Jonathan on Queer Eye streaming now on Netflix.

Backpackers who agree to volunteer in bushfire-affected areas will be able to extend their time in Australia under changes to the Working Holiday visa program. The changes are designed to speed up the rebuilding effort, but trade unions are cautious about the move. - ਵਰਕਿੰਗ ਹੋਲੀਡੇ ਵੀਜ਼ਾ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਈਆਂ ਹਾਲੀਆ ਤਬਦੀਲੀਆਂ ਤਹਿਤ ਉਹ ਬੈਕਪੈਕਰਜ਼ ਜੋ ਜੰਗਲਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਲੱਗੀਆਂ ਅੱਗਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਮੁੜ-ਵਸੇਬੇ ਲਈ ਕੀਤੇ ਜਾ ਰਹੇ ਯਤਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰ ਵਜੋਂ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਚਾਹਵਾਨ ਹੋਣਗੇ, ਆਪਣੇ ਵੀਜ਼ਿਆਂ ਵਿਚਲੇ ਮਿੱਥੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਦੀ ਮਿਆਦ ਹੋਰ ਵਧਾ ਸਕਣਗੇ - ਪੇਸ਼ ਹੈ ਇਸ ਬਾਰੇ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਆਡੀਓ ਰਿਪੋਰਟ...

"The temperature became torrid, and on the morning of the 6th of February, the air which blew down from the north resembled the breath of a furnace. A fierce wind arose, gathering strength and velocity from hour to hour, until about noon it blew with the violence of a tornado. By some inexplicable means it wrapped the whole country in a sheet of flame — fierce, awful, and irresistible." Bushfires have been a part of the Australian landscape for millions of years, but regardless of this fact of nature, some of the worst will always stay burned into our minds. The Black Saturday bushfires were a series of bushfires that ignited or were burning across the Australian state of Victoria on and around Saturday, 7 February 2009 and were among Australia's all-time worst bushfire disasters. The fires occurred during extreme bushfire weather conditions and resulted in Australia's highest ever loss of human life from a bushfire. Please, if you can, support the current Australian bushfire appeal by giving generously here: https://www.bendigobank.com.au/appeals/bushfire-appeals/ www.patreon.com/carouselsnipervictim Links Want to win some Carousel Sniper Victim gear? All you have to do is share our weekly episode post (this one) Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Myspace, Friendster, Habbo Hotel, MSN Chat, Pornhub... everywhere and anywhere, let us know once shared and we will add you to the list! Each #Breakdown episode we will choose one random winner, live on the show, out of the pool of eligible winners. And that's it... Simples. Help for Veterans- Legacy Mental health issues- Beyond Blue Domestic Abuse- LifelineCaring for someone with a drug problem?- Here. Produced by Shaun Jeffery Tunes by- The Sea Is Rising-Bliss N Eso Follow us on all your finest social tubes: @CarouselSniperVictim @DeadGlassDesign Facebook, Instagram, Twitter "Almost in F, Aftermath and Drone in D" By Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ sources/ further reading: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-50951043 https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/science-environment/2011/11/the-worst-bushfires-in-australias-history/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushfires_in_Australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-04/black-saturday-remembered-10-years-on/10769562 https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2018/01/this-is-why-aussie-firehawk-raptors-are-spreading-bushfires/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Saturday_bushfires  

Australian Sikh Association saved $5000 by scrapping fireworks for the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and raised a further $25,000 to help the communities affected by NSW bush fires. - ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਅਨ ਸਿੱਖ ਐਸੋਸ਼ਿਏਸ਼ਨ ਨੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਦੇ 550ਵੇਂ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਪੁਰਬ ਸਮੇਂ ਆਤਿਸ਼ਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਨਾ ਚਲਾ ਕੇ $5,000 ਦੀ ਬੱਚਤ ਕੀਤੀ, ਅਤੇ ਨਾਲ ਹੀ ਇੱਕ ਹੋਰ ਉਪਰਾਲੇ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਨਿਊ ਸਾਊਥ ਵੇਲਜ਼ ਦੇ ਬੁੱਸ਼ਫਾਇਰ ਪੀੜਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਮਦਦ ਲਈ ਤਕਰੀਬਨ $25,000 ਹੋਰ ਵੀ ਇਕੱਠੇ ਕੀਤੇ।

All it would take was one spark. The southeastern Australian state of Victoria was dried out and temperatures were tipping into the high forties Celsius. In early February of 2009, the region could burn so very easily. Everyone knew February 7th was likely to be the day that summer Victoria burned. 

When the Black Saturday Bushfires raged across the state, an altruistic mother-of-two led the way in establishing a charity to assist those in need. Hear Jessica Macpherson chat with Laura Turner on Great Australian Lives.

In Episode #20 of the Mindful Life Podcast I talk a little more about Black Saturday and I share my story. 10yrs ago, On February the 7th 2009 Australia’s worst natural disaster hit the Australian state of Victoria. The 400 fires that burned out of control that day caused much destruction and devastation and my small mountain community of Kinglake was severely impacted. Today you will hear my thoughts and my personal account of what it was like to live through this experience and beyond with 2 small children. I will also talk about the tough decisions that were made under pressure and the ongoing challenges of not only resuming a normal life but the challenge also of leaving this event in the past. Ultimately, an event of that magnitude can be hard to recover from and trauma itself can be hard to leave behind, it is a wound that can split open and be triggered sometimes when you least expect it. But if we are gentle with ourselves and practice self compassion and gratitude and of course access support when we need it, this can help us to move into acceptance, recover and continue to move forward and work towards living our best life again.  *Episode Content Note- Please be advised that the subject and content of todays episode may be distressing for some listeners. There will be discussions, along, with personal accounts of the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires. Please exercise listener discretion, this episode is unsuitable for children. And If you feel that you may be upset or triggered by listening, you may want to consider whether this episode is for you. Australian MH telephone numbers are also listed below, if you do require some support or assistance (Aust only); Telephone Counselling support   *Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 *Lifeline 131114 -Research quoted from article, "Children to bear fire anguish 20 years from now" Sydney Morning herald . https://www.smh.com.au/national/children-to-bear-fire-anguish-20-years-from-now-20090517-b72c.html -Brene Brown "I thought it was just me (but it isn't): Making the journey from "What will people think" to "I am enough " -Exert of my Bushfire Story "Rising from the ashes" Obstacle Racing magazine You can find The Mindful Life Podcast on Facebook and Instagram under the handle Mindful Life Podcast. To collaborate or make contact, please email mindfullifepodcast@gmail.com 

In Episode #19 of the Mindful Life Podcast I talk with Author and Kinglake local Melanie Harris-Brady about her book “Ten Years On” which explores her experiences of Black Saturday and beyond. Melanie tells a powerful story of strength and resilience and most notably of gratitude.. “Ten Years On” is such a powerful account of adapting and of rolling with life and mother nature’s punches. A few short days ahead of the 10yr Black Saturday Anniversary, I was lucky enough to sit down and have a bit of a chat with Mel about her book, we laughed and we cried and we shared and compared stories and I learnt that love can indeed grow from loss and trauma and new opportunities and beginnings can emerge **Episode Content Note- Please be advised that the subject and content of todays episode may be distressing for some listeners. There will be discussions, along, with personal accounts of the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires. Please exercise listener discretion, this episode is unsuitable for children. And If you feel that you may be upset or triggered by listening, you may want to consider whether this episode is for you. Australian MH telephone numbers are also listed below, if you do require some support or assistance  (Aust only);   Telephone Counselling support    *Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636  *Lifeline 131114  To contact Melanie direct, check out her page Melanie Harris-Brady on Facebook. Melanie's book Ten Years On is available for purchase at the following locations; Kinglake Heritage Centre, Garden Path Gallery, Kinglake Post office and Eltham Bookshops and online via Vivid Publishing  www.vividpublishing.com.au/tenyearson/ You can find The Mindful Life Podcast on Facebook and Instagram under the handle Mindful Life Podcast. To collaborate or make contact, please email mindfullifepodcast@gmail.com

In Episode #18 of the Mindful Life Podcast I talk about the events of Black Saturday. 10yrs ago, On February the 7th 2009 Australia’s worst natural disaster hit the Australian state of Victoria. The 400 fires that burned out of control that day caused much destruction and devastation and my small mountain community of Kinglake was severly impacted. Today I share a few facts and stats and a little of what it was like to live through that day and beyond **Episode Content Note- Please be advised that the subject and content of todays episode may be distressing for some listeners. There will be discussions, along, with personal accounts of the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires. Please exercise listener discretion, this episode is unsuitable for children. And If you feel that you may be upset or triggered by listening, you may want to consider whether this episode is for you. Australian MH telephone numbers are also listed below, if you do require some support or assistance (Aust only);   Telephone Counselling support   *Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 *Lifeline 131114 -Black Saturday News Footage-courtesy ABC Australia https://youtu.be/xJHp4jvE7tc  -Black Saturday Statistics sourced from Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub  https://knowledge.aidr.org.au/resources/bushfire-black-saturday-victoria-2009/ -Lest We Forget, Cam Tapp https://open.spotify.com/track/5szbl9Wsh3gcJRNu037fnm You can find The Mindful Life Podcast on Facebook and Instagram under the handle Mindful Life Podcast. To collaborate or make contact, please email mindfullifepodcast@gmail.com   

On 7 February, 2009, hundreds of bushfires tore across Victoria, taking 173 lives and destroying over 300 000 hectares of bushland and private property. In this podcast, we sit down with with Walkley Award-winning author and journalist Chloe Hooper to speak about her new book ‘The Arsonist', a captivating and haunting retelling of the Black Saturday bushfires through the eyes of those who were there, as well as the subsequent investigation and trial of firebug Brendan Sokaluk. Chloe shares her own experience of the fires that swept past her house in Northern Victoria, discusses the role and response of governments when it comes to managing fires on a rapidly warming planet, and helps to answer the burning question: what kind of person is an arsonist?Find the book: http://bit.ly/2RSh8Hi

On 7 February, 2009, hundreds of bushfires tore across Victoria, taking 173 lives and destroying over 300 000 hectares of bushland and private property. In this podcast, we sit down with with Walkley Award-winning author and journalist Chloe Hooper to speak about her new book ‘The Arsonist’, a captivating and haunting retelling of the Black Saturday bushfires through the eyes of those who were there, as well as the subsequent investigation and trial of firebug Brendan Sokaluk. Chloe shares her own experience of the fires that swept past her house in Northern Victoria, discusses the role and response of governments when it comes to managing fires on a rapidly warming planet, and helps to answer the burning question: what kind of person is an arsonist? Find the book: http://bit.ly/2RSh8Hi

In this episode of the ARP, we’ll be hearing stories from Trevor Landsdown, who fought in the Ash Wednesday bushfires in Australia, in 1983. It’s a bit longer of an episode than usual and we spoke about many different topics, of fire, rescue, PTSD, local folklore and a general catch up with a guy who has been in the emergency services for a very long time. Trevor shares about that fateful day, of what it was like fighting the fires as a young firefighter and his role and actions on that day. Some memorable moments in the podcast, are of hearing his account of the fire passing over them, and waiting to hear how his dad survived, who was only just a short distance away.  We also touched on the progression of technology and methods of how things are now, compared to those earlier days, and mentioned the introduction of AIIMS in to Australia. There were so many different topics, and this post won’t do them justice, so I have linked items to events, locations and the mentions of people in the podcast. It’s a big list, but is not comprehensive.   Some of the fires we spoke of: January 1939 – Black Friday fires January 1944 – Fires with ran up Main Street of Pakenham where 4 houses lost. January 1983 – Ash Wednesday Bushfires February 2009 – Black Saturday Bushfires   This image depicts the fires of Ash Wednesday, in 1983. The area that was destroyed by the fire in Upper Beaconsfield. Image source   Some of the people mentioned: Janet King – looking after radio traffic in Pakenham fire station. Brian Lewis – a fellow fire fighter. Rev. Bruce Monro – a local Uniting church minister in Pakenham (1989-1999) , and fellow rescuer at Pakenham SES. Photo Source: Ray Seakins (Left) and Rev. Bruce Monro (right). Robert Veenstra – a Pakenham firefighter. Ron Kraan – water tank truck driver. Edward Lowen – Nar Nar Goon fire fighter (desc. in the fire) Keith Rawson – car garage workshop owner and member of Officer Fire Brigade Ivan Smith – Was the Pakenham Group Officer in charge of the Upper Beaconsfield and Cockatoo Fires. While doing that, was fighting fires outside the building they were in at the Upper Beaconsfield HQ – to stop it from burning down. During the 2009 Black Saturday fires, we was also an Incident Controller of the Bunyip State Park fire, which was at the Pakenham ICC. During the 1983 Fires, the ICC was moved to Pakenham. He also helped in the adoption of the AIIMS system in Australia. Photo Source: http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/01/27/4169091.htm Bradley Waterhouse  (1972-2017) A firefighter who became the face of the Black Saturday bushfires. Brad with his father Kieth Waterhouse     Picture: JASON SOUTH   Ronald Webster (1922 – 2010) A firefighter who became the face of the Ash Wednesday bushfires.  Read Ran’s story.    Photo source   Photo source   Rae Webster – Ran’s wife.       AIIMS In Australia, the Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System (AIIMS) is the nationally recognised [1] system of incident management for the nation’s fire and emergency service agencies.[2] Organisational principles and structure are used to manage bushfires and other large emergencies (e.g. floods, storms, cyclones etc.) utilising the all agencies approach. AIIMS was first developed in the 1980s as a derivative of the United States’ NIIMS, and is based on the principles of management by objectives, functional management and span of control. AIIMS is a trademark of AFAC and the material in the AIIMS manual and training materials is copyright of AFAC. ( Wikipedia ) Download a document on AIIMS.     Read more →

The scale and intensity of the Black Saturday bushfires that occurred on 7 February 2009 had not occurred before in Australia’s history. During this episode, Senior Station Officer Gavin Parker from the CFA shares his experience on this day. In particular, he discusses how he and his crew worked to protect a vital communications tower. Gavin and his crew faced many challenges during the Black Saturday bushfires. He has documented the event in a presentation and a selection of the slides are shown below. If you would like a full copy of the slides, he can be contacted via email at g.parker@cfa.vic.gov.au. Senior Station Officer Gavin Paker Victoria's State Strategic Control Priorities While they did not exist in 2009, Victoria’s State Emergency Management Priorities place particular emphasis on the protection of critical infrastructure. Indeed, the state strategic priorities which underpin the planning and operational decisions when managing the response to emergencies include the “protection of critical infrastructure and community assets that support community resilience”. The Churchill Black Saturday bushfires Churchill is about 160 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The Churchill Black Saturday bushfires started at about 13:32 on 7 February 2009, 3 kilometres south-east of the Churchill fire station. The Call Not long after the fire commenced Senior Station Officer Gavin Parker and his crew were responded to the fire. The red dot to the left of the image below shows the approximate location where the fire started. On route to the reported bushfire at Churchill. On Scene Senior Station Officer Gavin Parker's crew were the third fire truck to reach the fire. Shortly after arriving they were formed into a strike team. Strike Teams are defined as a set number of resources of the same type. They are usually made up of five resources of the same type such as vehicles, crews, earth moving machinery etc. Photo taken on arrival at Glendonald Road Asset protection Almost as soon as crew arrived they were tasked with asset protection. Gavin's team was assigned to protect a communications tower circled in green below. Map showing communication tower location Creating defendable space in bushfires A critical aspect of ensuring crew safety and asset protection was creating a defendable space. Permission requested to backburn.   Tower compound after the fire Preparing for the fire front to arrive Creating a safe area by conducting strategic burning   Burning out sequence Sheltering from radiant and convective heat and monitoring for ember attack Radiant heat is the biggest killer in bushfires. Gavin's crew used the building to protect them from radiant heat. They continued to monitor the situation and put out fires in and around the building. After the fire front passes crews monitor and extinguish fires in and around the building   The wind change Ask your questions or share your feedback Comment on the show notes Email feedback@emergencymanagementpodcast.com (audio files welcome) Visit the contact page Connect with me Subscribe to the Emergency Management Podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android Join the Facebook Page

David and Rachel discuss the devastating 2009 bushfires of Victoria, Australia.

Bruce Beamish is an industrial-trained blacksmith in Australia, his passion for blacksmithing started when he was 15 in school.  He took a metals class that included forging.  After school he decided to continue learning the craft and work as an apprentice, he was offered a job with the Australian Navy as an industrial blacksmith.  What We Talked About Bruce tells us how his ABANA 2016 experience was as an attendee and an Anyang Rep, demonstrating some the Anyang Hammers onsite. Being a faraway Australian member of ABANA for many years, he recalls the first five years of ABANA and how Dick Quinnell visited one the early conferences and was inspired to start the British Artist Blacksmith Association back in the UK. Australia has many state based blacksmith associations, though it doesn’t have one large association that covers all of Australia, such as ABANA. Bruce’s passion for blacksmithing started when he was 15 in school. He took a metals class that included forging metal.  After school he decided to continue forging and work as an apprentice, he was offered a job with the Australian Navy as an industrial blacksmith. We talk about why Bruce approached me to do an Australian Series of podcasts with Aussie blacksmiths. He would like to bring awareness of the craft to the Australian public as well as grow the education opportunities for blacksmiths. The Australian Series of podcasts will include interviewing: Lindsay Cole, the head instructor at Ultimo Tafe (TAFE – stands for Technical And Further Education government funded college) for the trade training of industrial blacksmiths  Matt Mewburn, Matt is a successful graduate of Lindsay’s teaching and is now running classes himself at the historic Eveleigh Railway Blacksmith Shop as well as running his own business.  Amanda Gibson, coordinated the Tree Project, a mammoth undertaking in time, resilience and determination. The Tree project is a memorial to the people who lost their lives in the Black Saturday Bushfires of 2009.  It is a full sized tree forged from Stainless Steel covered with over three thousand leaves from around the world.  It is set in a very peaceful garden setting with forged timber and steel seating and a lovely garden, it is a special place you cannot help but be touched when you visit it. Denise Axelsen is another Blacksmith that I think would bring an interesting perspective. Denise trained at Hereford at the same time as Mark Aspery and she is a past secretary of BABA. She has travelled to a number of places to live and that is a story in itself, Blacksmithing in Saudi Arabia (as a woman). In Perth, Australia, Cairns, Australia and now a new forge in rural Victoria. Gameco will be the sponsor of this series because the owner, Corwin, has been the driving force and playing a large part in supplying and growing the bladesmith and blacksmith craft there in Australia. Guest Links Ultimo TAFE – Blacksmithing Advanced Course Gameco - http://gameco.com.au/ Anyang power hammer videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jamesrjohn A Big Thank You to today’s sponsor – Gameco Artisan Supplies

Worthy looks at the inspirational story of a community radio station and the role it played during one of Australia's biggest disasters - Black Saturday. This episode's release coincides with the 7th anniversary of the Black Saturday Bushfires that claimed the lives of hundreds, while destroying thousands of homes in Victoria, Australia.

A broadcast journalism piece from Fiona Nelson, a Deakin journalism student. Fiona reports from the Otways and looks at the many views of prevention within dealing with the aftermath of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.