Games Group Climate Conversation
There are two Games Group sessions coming up. They are:
* Tuesday 1st April in Bairnsdale 11am to 12.30pm
Text Robyn 0401 552 682 or Angela 0417560330 for venue details.
* Tuesday 8th April @ Metung Country Club 11am to 12.30 pm
RSVP to Robyn or Angela as above.
Connecting through Conversation
Are you prepared for the impacts of weather events, heatwaves, storms, or extended power outages? Meet and connect with others, share ideas, and develop practical strategies. We will explore topics related to preparing for future events:
• What does a well prepared individual or community look like?
• What do you, or your community need to help you feel properly prepared?
• Identify gaps and discuss how they might be filled.
• Share your thoughts and ideas.
• Learn from each other.
• Connect with community.
Everyone is welcome. No prior knowledge is required.
We have a wealth of information. This will assist us all in becoming better prepared for future weather-related hazards.
A Resource List for Climate-Ready Communities
The following publications, websites & phone numbers contain valuable resources for extra inspiration as you plan and prepare.
Health & Emergency
- Country Fire Authority
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property - State Emergency Service – SES ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe
- Nurse on Call ph 1300 606 024
In an emergency call 000 - Virtual Emergency Department: Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), is a public health service to treat non-life-threatening emergencies. You will need a device capable of a video call connection (eg Phone, Tablet or computer with internet connection) In
- Better Health – Victorian Government page with a huge range of health information: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/heat
- Food Safety Hotline 1300 364 352
- Power outages energy.vic.gov.au/safety
- The VicEmergency Hotline free call 1800 226 226 Emergency Victoria page
- Road Closures: Vic Traffic https://traffic.transport.vic.gov.au/
Preparing for Emergencies
- Red Cross https://www.redcross.org.au/prepare
- Coping with Climate Change Distress by ACF, The Climate Reality Project AUSTRALIA, APS Aus Psychological Society, Psychology for a Safe Climate. There are several links to different topics with Information Sheets available.
- Building Resilience: A guide to consider climate change in East Gippsland – a downloadable free booklet.
- RediPlan Plan for an emergency by Australian Red Cross
- Get Ready! by Australian Red Cross, for children
- Are you prepared for an emergency? by Council Collaboration Group: a wide range of resources for preparation and includes an excellent set of contacts for emergency
- Insure it. It’s worth it. by Vic State Government & Good Shepherd
- East Gippsland Shire Council How to prepare for an emergency 5153 9500.
- Preparing for Emergencies www.emergencyprepare.com.au
- EG verge gardens – see facebook group Verge Gardens of East Gippsland
East Gippsland Climate Action Network (EGCAN)
EGCAN is a large group of residents of East Gippsland working to get stronger faster action on climate change.
- EGCAN contacts:
Email ~ egcactionnow@gmail.com
Web blog ~ Climate News EGCAN web page
Facebook: East Gippsland Climate Action Network - Join EGCAN to make our voices better heard. We need your support
Climate Ready Groups
Below are many of the local organisations involved in preparedness and climate adaptation. Many of them are working with us in our Climate Ready Communities project.
East Gippsland Shire Council
Department of Energy, Environment & Climate Action (DEECA)
East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority
Far East Victoria Landcare Network
East Gippsland Landcare Network
ACTing (Anglican Climate Action Group)
Uniting Church
Aus Business Volunteers
East Gippsland Water
Gipps Lakes Complete Health
FLOAT
Friends Of Gippsland Lakes
Gippsland Climate Change Network
Country Fire Authority
East Gippsland Climate Change Collective
Red Cross
State Emergency Service (SES)
Anglicare
Verge Gardens
Latrobe Community Health Service
Climate News 