Some information and events that are focussed on rebuilding and environmental recovery for those who were affected by the bushfires
1. Saturday, 18th July at Lilydale - 10.00am - 4.00pm - Rebuild, Regenerate, Renew - Shire of Yarra Ranges Rebuilding Expo - for residents thinking about rebuilding to speak to a wide range of experts, local contractors and suppliers - download the flyer at: http://www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au/our-community/events/Event_22_15.aspx
2. Wednesday, 22nd July at Yarra Glen - 6.30pm - 8.30pm - Helping Wildlife after Bushfire - community information session and discussion around helping native animals and their habitat after the recent bushfires - download the flyer at: http://www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au/our-community/events/Event_22_16.aspx
3. Saturday, 25th July at Steels Creek - 10.00am - 2.30pm - Soil erosion solutions and bushland recovery field day - hands on workshop, demonstrating practical solutions for small soil erosion issues on your property, and walk and talk to learn about vegetation recovery post bushfire, including what we are seeing now and what should we expect in the coming months. - download the flyer at: http://www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au/our-community/events/Event_22_17.aspx
4. Sunday, 26th July at St Andrews - 11.00am - 1.30pm - Farm fences field day - for property owners of St Andrews and Christmas Hills who lost fences in the February 7th fire. A demonstration of fencing and latest equipment with free hot drinks and sausage sizzle. Numbers are limited and bookings are essential. Please register via the Hurstbridge Bushfire Support Centre on 9718 2759
The Shire of Nillumbik produces a regular Bushfire Recovery Community Bulletin to provide residents with the most up-to-date information available on bushfire recovery, community meetings, financial assistance, public health information and more - download the bulletin at: http://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/page/page.asp?page_Id=2170
The Shire of Yarra Ranges also produces a regular Bushfire Recovery Community Newsletter that can be downloaded from:
http://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.asp?Page_Id=3685&h=0
The Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority has compiled a range of bushfire recovery related land management information and assistance that can be accessed on their website at: http://www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au/our-community/bushfire-resources.aspx